Though I live in Asheville now and boast of its culture and resilience, I hail originally from New York. A small piece of me will always remain in Manhattan. Recently, I visited my 94-year-old mother ...
Did you know? Immigrants have helped build America from the ground up. This symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty has been welcoming immigrants and visitors to New York Harbour since ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Through the cooperation of the ...
On August 5, 1884, William A. Brodie laid the cornerstone of the pedestal on which the Statue of Liberty stands. The statue is a powerful symbol of American ideals, not just for Americans but to the ...
A new statue of the abolitionist Sojourner Truth is now on view at Kingston City Hall. The bronze sculpture by artist Trina Greene, called “Sojourner Truth: First Step to Freedom,” depicts Truth as ...
For Cuban exiles fleeing the 1959 revolution, Freedom Tower was a first stop — and a symbol of hope.The tower celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2025, marking 100 years as a symbol of resilience ...
From Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade, 11 cities are celebrating their centennials in 2025 and 2026. WLRN News' series "History We Call Home" spotlights the moments, ideas and people that made these ...