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Albuquerque Collector Preserves Route 66 History Through Vintage Neon Signs

Albuquerque Collector Preserves Route 66 History Through Vintage Neon Signs

Albuquerque Collector Preserves Route 66 History Through Vintage Neon Signs

Riverside Day of the Dead Festival Returns for 23rd Annual Celebration

Riverside Day of the Dead Festival Returns for 23rd Annual Celebration

Riverside Day of the Dead Festival Returns for 23rd Annual Celebration

Mount Clemens Rose Walk to Honor Japanese-American Workers and Rose Industry Legacy

Mount Clemens Rose Walk to Honor Japanese-American Workers and Rose Industry Legacy

Mount Clemens is developing the Rose Walk, a new downtown gateway designed to celebrate the city's historical rose growing industry and acknowledge the contributions of Japanese-American workers. This project, stretching along Southbound Gratiot, will feature a landscape of roses, trees, and other perennials, complemented by educational signage. The signage will inform visitors about Mount Clemens' past as a major rose producer in the U.S. from 1880 to 2000, and its role in employing Japanese-Americans from internment camps during World War II. The initiative has garnered support from the Downtown Development Authority, the mayor, city commission, and local citizens, many of whom were previously unaware of this aspect of their city's history. The Mount Clemens Beautification Commission and City of Mount Clemens are partnering with Advancing Macomb, a 501c3 organization, to manage donations and facilitate the project.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Offers Year-Round Engagement and Archaeology Access

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Offers Year-Round Engagement and Archaeology Access

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, the only National Park site in the Vancouver-Portland metropolitan area, provides year-round engagement through various events and activities. Established in 1825, the site served as a crucial Hudson’s Bay Company outpost and a significant hub for trade and cultural exchange in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors can explore the reconstructed stockade and bastion, and participate in costumed performances and interpretive talks at events such as 'Tales of the Engagé' and lantern-lit tours. The site is also recognized for its extensive world-class archaeology collection. Notably, Fort Vancouver offers public access to select archaeological digs, allowing visitors to connect directly with the past. Nearby attractions, including Officers Row, Pearson Air Museum, and the Fort Vancouver Village, further enhance the visitor experience.

Country Music Hall of Fame Offers Free Admission to Veterans on Veterans Day 2026

Country Music Hall of Fame Offers Free Admission to Veterans on Veterans Day 2026

On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will provide free admission to active-duty and retired members of the armed services. This offer also extends free admission to up to three immediate family members of these service personnel. As an additional gesture of gratitude, visitors will have the opportunity to create postcards for active-duty troops between 10 a.m. and noon in the Museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center. Furthermore, active-duty and retired armed services members will receive a 10% discount at both the Museum Store and the Hatch Show Print retail store on the same day. Advanced reservations are highly recommended, and valid military identification must be presented at will call to pick up tickets.

Armenian American Museum Hosts Major Donor Appreciation Reception in Glendale, California

Armenian American Museum Hosts Major Donor Appreciation Reception in Glendale, California

Armenian American Museum Hosts Major Donor Appreciation Reception in Glendale, California

Washington County to Host Veterans Day Celebration in Hillsboro Honoring Local Veterans

Washington County to Host Veterans Day Celebration in Hillsboro Honoring Local Veterans

The Washington County Veterans Day Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Gateway in Hillsboro. This annual event aims to honor individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony will include a presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and speeches from guest speakers. A key part of the celebration will be the recognition of veterans who have been nominated by the community for their military service, leadership, and contributions to Washington County. The event is free and open to veterans, military families, and the general public. It is organized through a collaborative effort by the Community, Military & Veteran Alliance of Oregon, American Legion Hillsboro Post 2, the city of Hillsboro, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, the chamber’s Veterans Business Advisory Council, and the Washington County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.

The Moth and Center for Creativity Announce Storyteller Showcase in Tulsa

The Moth and Center for Creativity Announce Storyteller Showcase in Tulsa

The Moth and Center for Creativity Announce Storyteller Showcase in Tulsa

Mississippi Aquarium Offers Free Admission to Veterans and Active-Duty Military

Mississippi Aquarium Offers Free Admission to Veterans and Active-Duty Military

The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport, Mississippi, is providing free admission to veterans and active-duty military personnel from November 6th through November 11th. This initiative aims to honor their service. In addition to free entry for service members, accompanying family members will receive a ten percent discount on their admission tickets. Gold Star Families are also consistently granted free admission to the aquarium. To avail of this offer, eligible individuals must present proof of service at the ticketing window when purchasing their tickets, as the offer is exclusively available at the gate.

Neon Signs Experience Resurgence on Route 66, Evoking Historical Significance

Neon Signs Experience Resurgence on Route 66, Evoking Historical Significance

Neon Signs Experience Resurgence on Route 66, Evoking Historical Significance

Reut USA Proposes Restructuring Jewish Federation System to Enhance Community Relations in Smaller Communities

Reut USA Proposes Restructuring Jewish Federation System to Enhance Community Relations in Smaller Communities

Reut USA, a research and leadership think tank, has released a policy paper proposing a significant restructuring of the American Jewish federation system to bolster community relations in smaller Jewish communities. The paper, titled 'A Strategic Framework for the Community Relations of American Jewry in the Coming Decade,' suggests remodeling 15 federations into regional hubs, investing in smaller and under-resourced federations, and establishing a national community relations cabinet. A key, and potentially complex, recommendation is to shift funding from the five largest federations (Boston, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles) to these hubs and smaller community federations, based on the belief that antisemitism in small towns affects all Jews nationally. The initiative aims for a $125 million budget to create 120 new positions for community relations professionals. This proposal comes shortly after the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) announced its own $35 million Frontline in...

Manchester Museum Hosts Talk on Britishness and Colonial History of Hong Kong

Manchester Museum Hosts Talk on Britishness and Colonial History of Hong Kong

Manchester Museum is hosting a 'Decolonise!' talk featuring Dr. Vivian Kong, Co-Director of the Hong Kong History Centre at the University of Bristol. The talk, titled 'Understanding Multiracial Britishness through Colonial Hong Kong,' will explore how colonial subjects actively shaped the meaning of Britishness, their acquisition of British identities, and the challenges they encountered. Dr. Kong, a Senior Lecturer in Modern Chinese History, focuses on how British colonial rule influenced Hong Kong's identity formation and migration networks. This event is part of the museum's ongoing series inspired by its 'Decolonise!' guide, aiming to acknowledge the historical impact of colonialism.