A Tiny Telephone Company
...one of the most beautiful telephones ever made is the Standard Telephone & Electric "rope shaft" candlestick. Standard, like a lot of...
1st Museum in the U.S. dedicated to 4th President James Madison and his wife, Dolley Madison
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"Newman's Castle" or Mt. Athos
Mount Athos in Orange County, not Greece, has a rather “colorful” history filled with hard work, romance, excess, jealousy, betrayal,...
Who is Who?
While we may not house revered documents like the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution of the United States, our Collection...
Bathing Fashion Reflects Society's Rules
History, as a study, is multi-faceted; interconnecting societal structure with economics, fashions, food, etiquette, architecture, art,...
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While we may not house revered documents like the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution of the United States, our Collection...
Coverlets, Not Bedspreads.
What is the difference between a bedspread and a coverlet? A bedspread is all-encompassing and usually drapes well over the side of the...
James Madison's Bequest
To say that James Madison, Jr., Father of the Constitution, 4th President, and author of the Bill of Rights, contradicted himself with...
Regaining Bits of Overlooked History
Every now and then, we are able to accept donations that belong to an often overlooked portion of local history, our Black-owned business...
Women's Right to Vote - A Hard Fought Battle.
August 18, 1920 - The 19th Amendment became law, guaranteeing women the right to vote. The right of citizens of the United States to...
Major General and 12th President of the United States; 2nd Cousin of 4th President
Major General, 12th President Zachary Taylor. (Fun Fact: Taylor had never cast a vote until he ran for the Office of President of the...