The word “history” can still get a bland wrap these days. Yet despite being civilized for 6000 years, humans continue to tell a pretty good story. Love, hate, hubris, beauty, jealousy, power, family, inequality, revenge, and heroism remain our primary plotlines. In turn every juicy headline unfolding before you today will be tomorrow’s history book lesson. Trust us. Just ask John Humphrey Noyes.
Over the next two weeks, Find Everything Historic is proudly introducing our newest weekly columnists. They are well-loved and well-published experts on design and decor, travel and adventure, food and wine, real estate and renovations, and pretty much life-long junkies for every possible authentic historic lifestyle experience they can get their hands on. First up—meet our new food, wine, and travel writer extraordinaire Jeanne O’Brien Coffey who takes us time traveling for the holidays in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Miami’s South Beach can get a shallow rap for late-night clubbing, short bikinis, and slow-revving Ferraris cruising down Ocean Drive. Equally part of the classic South Beach experience however is the rich Art Deco architecture, world-class art and museums, and international foodie scene that features some of the best restaurants and bars in the country. The white sand beaches and Bahamian-colored water don’t hurt either. Get over your stereotypes and prepare to become uninhibited.
Whatever you think about Gilded Age aristocracy and the one-percenters, the one thing that’s undeniable is the indelible mark they’ve left on American architecture throughout the country. The most visited historic estates now open to the public (so we can all get our mansion envy flowing) are the legacy of their hard work, vision, patronage, and commitment to the arts, culture, and creating a distinct form of American architecture that will remain a legacy for generations. So put your bitterness aside and embrace the vicarious joy that can only come with spending a few hours living like the Great Gatsby. Behold Vizcaya Museum And Gardens.
The Gilded Age was the American Dream at its best. Immigrants from Europe barely here for two generations created American industry, revolutionized the economy, and invented most of what we take for granted today. The other great legacy of the Gilded Age is the architecture that remains. This week we bring you some of the finest Gilded Age estates for sale––and one that you can visit yourself.
Our friends at the Buffalo History Museum are thrilled to announce their new permanent exhibit, Inside Tim Russert’s Office: If it’s Sunday, it’s “Meet the Press”, which opens October 17th, 2014.
At FEH, we love getting the back story. Founder, Meggen Taylor recently had the opportunity to get some of the inspirational history behind the Living History Farm, located in Urbandale, Iowa.
Prepare to be creeped out! Between torture, murder, rape and human experiments the history of these these abandoned prisons are the stuff of nightmares! Explore the terrifying history of these notorious penitentiaries with FEH’s columnist, Cara Gibbons-Neff.
When our intrepid columnist Cara Gibbons-Neff goes after an historic property or lifestyle story, it’s never one and done. Cara was so captivated by the history of New York City’s Fraunces Tavern that she had to uncover what was in store for the future. Her interview with museum executive director Jessica Baldwin Phillips gives us a teaser.