Fort Christmas Historical Park: Walk through 200 years of Central Florida history
Visitors to the Orange County Park can see a replica of Fort Christmas, which was built on Christmas Day in 1837 amid the ...
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Fort Christmas Historical Park: Walk through 200 years of Central Florida history
An exhibit at Orange County’s Fort Christmas Historical Park showcases period clothing, toys and artifacts. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel) These artifacts help place people in the time when ...
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Were 81 graves bulldozed over in 1990s? Statesville library to explore the question
As part of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence known as the Semiquincentennial to be celebrated on July 4, 2026, the library local history department has ...
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Letter to the Editor: Project brings joy and hope to children worldwide
The overwhelming generosity of the people of Iredell County helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan's ...
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Schools, museums and communities across the nation are marking Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture ...
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Historic asteroid sample reveals the ‘building blocks of life are in fact extraterrestrial in origin,’ scientists say
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Researchers have ...
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The History of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'
The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.