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Interor of Farnsworth House

"Broken Glass": Dr. Edith Farnsworth, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and the Modern Marvel They Created

When you think of the Farnsworth House, you likely think of its famous architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. But what about the building’s namesake, the woman who commissioned Mies’ work—Dr. Edith Farnsworth?

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Rosenwald School

Reviving a Rosenwald School in Mars Hill, North Carolina

When the Friends of the Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School began rehabilitating the building in 2009, they knew the process would take years. But after an amazing community effort, this humble schoolhouse will now become a place to learn about African American history in western North Carolina.

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salt flats

Saving Mother Nature’s Peculiar Gift to Motorcar Racing

Located just two hours west of Salt Lake City, the Bonneville Salt Flats are truly a miracle of nature. Starting in the 20th century, humans started to exploit the area for a variety of uses—including for speed racing.

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Farnsworth exterior

Look to Our History for Courage, Comfort, and Inspiration

We’ve assembled this collection of resources to help our community, whether you are missing a visit to a favorite historic place, concerned about supporting your local businesses, or struggling as a parent to keep your family engaged with learning.

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