The well-known wedding phrase, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," dates to the Victorian Era. Ending with "A sixpence in your shoe," the list includes items a bride ...

The exhibition includes a knitted swimming costume from Strathpeffer's Highland Museum of Childhood Fourteen museums have joined forces to put on an online exhibition of clothing through the ages. The ...

This lovely display of feathers illustrates the creativity of the milliner’s art at the Vigo County Historical Society Museum. Many donations by local citizens of Terre Haute enable the museum to ...

Trying to find 18th-century cloth to help repair a damaged military coat may not seem an everyday problem, but in Henry Cooke's line of work it's common. Cooke is a historical costumer based in ...

A Victorian-obsessed graduate has snubbed the 9-5 life to pursue her dream of living like a 19th century duchess in a country mansion. Jacqueline Brown, 25, from St. Louis City, Missouri always ...

Historical Treasures is a new feature that spotlights local artifacts found in local museums. It will appear every Sunday in the Connect section of The Express-Times. Victorian hair wreaths at the ...

The Lombard Historical Society invites you to a Victorian Garden Tea Party on Saturday, July 26. Enjoy summery refreshments, Victorian inspired games and crafts at this traditional Victorian occasion ...

A mix of antique and new furnishings, including a tufted-leather Chesterfield sofa from Restoration Hardware, give the Dove Inn's main living area a homey feel. All photos courtesy of the Dove Inn.

Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820) insect collection of 4,000 insects, includes butterflies, flies, bugs and moths. The Banks and Sloane collections are the only two collections maintained separately ...