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How a Former Slave Became the Rockefeller of New York City’s Oyster Restaurants
Thomas Downing — a freeman born to formerly enslaved people in Virginia — became one of the city’s wealthiest citizens as the ...
5 Medical Innovations from the Civil War
Civil War surgeons learned fast. Here are a few of the MacGyver-like medical solutions that have had a lasting impact.
Historic steam locomotive to return to Mid-Continent Railway Museum
"There's a lot of excitement," Andy Spinelli, president of the museum, said this week. "We still have a lot of work to do, ...
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Marine Park to get ‘living neighborhood museum’ at historic Lott House
The Hendrick I. Lott House, one of Brooklyn’s oldest surviving Dutch Colonial homes, is set to become Marine Park’s first ...
Bowling Green WBKO on MSN19h
Scottsville Historical Train Depot to enter final stages of restoration
What originally started as a retirement project for Allen County Historical Society’s Mark Huntsman turned into a multi-year ...
Arizona Daily Star7h
51 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, aka the Tucson rodeo, returns for its 100th year. Expect professional events, bull riding, steer wrestling and more. The Tucson Rodeo Parade will be held on Feb. 20. When: ...
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The Funky, One-Of-A-Kind Belgian City Rick Steves' Tour Guide Says Is Far Too Overlooked
Many travelers may think of Bruges or Brussels when they consider visiting Belgium, but travel expert Rick Steves recommends ...
Friday Freebies
In 2025, every Friday is Free Fries Friday at McDonald’s if you have the restaurant’s app. Use it to get free medium fries every Friday with any purchase of $1 or more. Don’t have Apple TV+? You can ...
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Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show postponed to Feb. 22
The Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show to be held at Bureau County Fairgrounds has been postponed to Saturday, Feb. 22, because of the weather forecast.