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Open house and walking tours set during Preservation Awareness Week
Contributing WriterThe Boyle Landmark Trust will observe Historic Preservation Awareness Month with events scheduled Thursday through Saturday. An open house and reception will be the main event 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at the Willis Russell House, 204 Walnut St., when...Tags: Arts and Culture, Colleges and Universities, Walnuts, Bars and Clubs, Education
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Virginia's Natural Bridge is going up for sale
You could own a world famous Virginia landmark! Natural Bridge is being offered for sale. The property includes the bridge, the 150 room hotel, Natural Bridge Caverns, and about 16-hundred acres of land. It was once owned by Thomas Jefferson and...
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Funds needed to restore Willis Russell House in Danville
smojica@amnews.comVolunteers with the Boyle Landmark Trust are hoping grants and donations come through in the near future to literally save the foundation of the Willis Russell House onWest Walnut Street. Barbara Hulette, chairwoman of the committee, is urging people...Tags: George Rogers, Tourism and Leisure, Judges, Science and Technology, Walnuts
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Washington Co. groups, individuals recognized for historic preservation
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comAn old store in Fairview is now in the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum and aviation artifacts are in another museum, factors in the selection of the Washington County Commissioners’ Annual John Frye Historic Preservation Awards winners. The...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Tourism and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Corporate Officers, Local Government
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Obama urges Myanmar to stop violence against Muslims
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged the president of Myanmar on Monday to halt violence against a Muslim minority but praised economic and political reforms in the formerly pariah nation that is emerging as a U.S. ally in China's backyard....Tags: Government, Labor Legislation, Washington, DC, U.S. Congress, Minority Groups
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RPT-Obama walks a fine line with Myanmar president's landmark visit
Reuters(Repeats May 19 story with no changes to text) * Myanmar president in first visit to Washington * Concern about rights abuses in ethnic conflict * Washington wants to foster ally on China's border By Paul Eckert WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) -...Tags: Labor Legislation, Washington, DC, Minority Groups, U.S. Congress, Chess Playing
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Israel calls off UNESCO Jerusalem tour, blaming Palestinians
ReutersJERUSALEM, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel said on Monday it had cancelled a visit by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to Jerusalem's Old City, saying the Palestinians had sought to politicise a conservation mission....Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Religion and Belief, International Organizations, UNESCO, Politics
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World's tallest man, whirling dervishes at Anatolian festival
Los Angeles Times Daily Deal and Travel BloggerNo need to go to Turkey to see Konya's famed whirling dervishes or grab some fresh gozlemes (savory flat bread). Traditions, authentic food, even re-creations of some of the country's famed cities and landmarks will be on display this weekend at the...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Breads
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READER SUBMITTED: Connecticut Open House Day With Six Of Connecticut Landmarks' Historic Properties
HartfordJoin Connecticut Landmarks as it participates in Connecticut's Ninth annual statewide Open House Day on Saturday, June 8, and travel through four centuries of history with six Landmark properties. Explore the rich heritage of: the Bellamy-Ferriday House...Tags: Suffield, Tourism and Leisure, New London (New London, Connecticut), Travel
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READER SUBMITTED: Pirie Associates Architects' Renovation Of CT Landmarks' Nathan Hale Homestead Ell Receives Award
CoventryA five-year renovation and addition project of the Nathan Hale Homestead Ell Visitor's Services, designed and orchestrated by Pirie Associates Architects of New Haven, has received the 2013 Connecticut Real Estate Exchange's CREW CT Blue Ribbon Award in...Tags: Conservation, Tourism and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Architecture, Renovation
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Obama walks a fine line with Myanmar president's landmark visit
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will walk a fine line between fostering a U.S. ally in China's backyard and trying to defend human rights when the president of Myanmar becomes the first head of his country to visit the White House in 47...Tags: Government, Labor Legislation, U.S. Congress, Washington, DC, Minority Groups
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Group working to raise money for monument to black Civil War vets
davem@herald-mail.comSoldiers in Hagerstown were among the first black men in Maryland to join the ranks of the Union during the Civil War, and were involved in the siege of Petersburg, Va., during the conflict. Among the first local blacks who joined the Union were members...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Tourism and Leisure, Unions, U.S. Congress, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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