By Anne Gilbert In the post American Revolution years up to the early 19th century 1780-1820s) Americas finest craftsmen created what has come to be known as “American Federal” furniture. It was adapted freely from English designs by Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite. For the growing wealthy classes quality and fine design was important. While the […]
February 1 National Freedom Day Black History Month February 2 Groundhog Day February 4 George Washington elected the first President of the united States of America (1789) Founding of the USO (1941) February 5 1971 – Astronauts land on the moon in the Apollo 14 (insignia pictured) mission. February 7 1962 – The United States bans all Cuban imports and […]
By Rachel Hoffman In the depth of the subconscious mind, everyone wants to collect and preserve something. Collecting objects is one of the oldest forms of human activity. A normal child is born with a collecting “instinct.” Every boy’s box of stamps, coins, and toy cars confirms this notion — as does every girl’s jewelry box or shelf of dolls […]
By Michael Remas The Holiday of Love, that ancient custom that keeps Cupid busy linking the world’s lovers, is upon us again – Valentine’s Day. Men buy greeting cards, flowers and chocolates for their sweethearts, the gals select ties for their fellows, and kids send valentines to their “secret pals,” favorite teachers and parents in a custom that will find […]
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