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James A. Tuttle Library, 45 Main St., Antrim, will present “Harnessing History: On the Trail of New Hampshires State Dog, the Chinook” Tuesday, May 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.This program looks at how dog-sledding developed in New Hampshire and how the...

When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gave television viewers their first look at the newly restored interior of the White House, she broke ground in many ways—and she made a lasting

Alumna leads effort to revitalize main streets across the country

The a href= http://www.winterthur.org target= _blank Winterthur /a community mourns the loss of their friend Linda Eaton, the retired John T. and

American Folk Art Museum Announces Staff Promotions NEW YORK, New York Subject Line Please provide verification code Persephone Allen, Curator of Programs and Engagement Emelie Gevalt, Curatorial Chair for Collections & Curator of Folk Art Dr. Valérie Rousseau, Curatorial Chair for Exhibitions & Senior Curator of Self-Taught Art & Art Brut Margarita Sánchez Urdaneta, Director of Publications and Editorial  “‘My colleagues have received these promotions in recognition of their...

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   ROCKINGHAM -- Historian William Hosley will present “Where Art and History Meet – Rockingham Meeting House Burying Ground” from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. This is the fourth in a series of talks sponsored by the Rockingham Historic Preservation Commission in partnership with the Rockingham Free Public Library. The free lecture will be via Zoom. Part of the Rockingham Meeting House National Historic Landmark, the graveyard h...

Longtime Winterthur leaders honored with Emeritus Status Chinese Parlor. Courtesy of Winterthur. WINTERTHUR, DE .- The Board of Trustees of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library recently voted unanimously to honor two longtime leaders with emeriti status in honor of their remarkable careers. Linda Eaton has been named Senior Curator Emerita of Textiles in recognition of her leadership at the institution, her great curatorial experience, and her vast knowledge of textile history. Eaton retired as ...

Panel Discussion: Artists of African & Mulatto Descent 18th to 19th Century @ Online via Zoom, Jan 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, see Calendar. This virtual discussion will spotlight the talents of seven mixed-race artists who lived and studied in either the United States or Europe. Panelists will discuss what influenced these people to become artists and what their impact on world politics entailed.  The panel discussion is led by Savona Bailey-McClain, Executive Director and Chief Cu...

When new first lady Jackie Kennedy was about to begin one of the most influential interior design projects in American history, she turned to a Delaware resident for help. The restoration of the White House during John F. Kennedys administration had to be handled by a sophisticated expert who had a keen eye for American design. In 1961, Jackie Kennedy sought out Henry Francis du Pont, an old family friend of her mothers. MORE ONLINE ... A lasting bond was formed in 1961 between the White Ho...