Explore the Legacies of John Lewis and C.T. Vivian

On July 17, 2020, the United States lost two notable trailblazers of the Civil Rights Movement, John Lewis and Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian. Both men dedicated their lives to the fight for racial and social equality for Black Americans.

At a Lush Florida Site, an Artist's Grand Vision Comes Together

20th-century sculptor Ann Weaver Norton brought these gardens to life in West Palm Beach, Florida. Now, this site makes visitors feel as if they were in a tropical jungle, stumbling across Norton’s sculptures serendipitously.

Transforming the Stewart Indian School Into a Cultural Center and Museum

Over a period of 90 years, Native American students arrived at this school in Carson City, Nevada, in circumstances as varied as the different tribal cultures they represented. The museum addresses the school’s complicated legacy with exhibitions based on input from Stewart alumni and relatives.

7 Tips for Historically Accurate Redecorating

Whether your personal taste veers towards the more utilitarian industrial or the comfortable traditionalist, there are countless ways in which to preserve your house’s interior features while decorating it in the way you like.

Rosita’s Bridge Connects San Antonio to its Mexican American Roots

San Antonio is rich with history of both the U.S. and Mexico, and most visitors choose to visit the Spanish-style buildings that dot the city to experience this blending of cultures. However, an unassuming bridge named after Rosita Fernandez stands as a testament to the Mexican American experience along the area known as the San Antonio Riverwalk.

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Explore the Legacies of John Lewis and C.T. Vivian

At a Lush Florida Site, an Artist's Grand Vision Comes Together

Transforming the Stewart Indian School Into a Cultural Center and Museum

7 Tips for Historically Accurate Redecorating

Rosita’s Bridge Connects San Antonio to its Mexican American Roots