One year after Longwood Gardens purchased the breathtaking 505-acre Granogue estate, which was owned by the late Irénée du Pont Jr., lovers of nature and history are wondering: When will this gorgeous Delaware property open to the public? Longwood spokesperson Jourdan Cole recently told Delaware Online/The News Journal that they have “no updates on Granogue…
Corrections & Clarifications: This story was updated to reflect that Jim Bishop had four children The man who built one of southern Colorado’s most famous and unique landmarks died Nov. 21, the family of Jim Bishop, 80, announced Thursday morning. “It is with a heavy heart that the Bishop family announces the passing of James…
On Tuesday, Nov.12, Lafayette Parish School history teacher Jason Muller will unveil a new historical marker commemorating a Civil War skirmish that took place near the intersection of Pont des Mouton Road and HWY 182. The event is set for 11 a.m., marking the 161st anniversary of the day following the battle, when the…
A bronze plaque was unveiled on the Court Street side of The Darling Hotel in Visalia, formerly the Courthouse Annex, on Oct. 26 to recognize the building as important in the city’s history. “This is kind of a big deal for those of us that enjoy history in our town,” said local historian Terry Ommen,…