Ray and Faye Graves, Photos From the Rubble
Rediscovered vintage photographic glass plates from the early 1900's provide a glimpse into the past.
Halloween 2019 Photo Contest
And the winner is… The Grand Prize Winner of $250 to spend on our website is #23 - Barberville Pioneer Settlement, Deland, FL. The panel of judges made up of members of the Recollections crew thought this photo best embodied the spirit of Halloween! Runners-up ($50 to spend on our website) are 13 – JiWon S., [...]
Olga Leake: Historical Reenacting is Living Life in a Different Time Period
Olga Leake is an American Revolution Continental Soldier reenactor from Pennsylvania.
Tragedy Retold: The Ashtabula Train Disaster
The 1876 Ashtabula Train Disaster story is being retold in a PBS documentary. Recollections fashions will be worn by the actress portraying Mrs. Julia Stone.
Gates Pass and Saguaro National Park
After mentioning my mission to experience the history of the area, my cousin took me on an adventure filled with history. Our day included Gates Pass and the Saguaro National Park where we would learn more about the prickly pear than ever thought possible. We also visited the Signal Hill Petroglyphs. Gates Pass As we [...]
Tombstone, Arizona: Capsule of the American Old West
Join Recollections on a trip to Tombstone, Arizona. Experience the Old West as we enjoy this day trip.
Caption This! Valentine Caption Contest 2019
The Fisher Girls edition This time around, our caption contest presented a selection of Harrison Fisher's romantic illustrations from the first quarter of the 20th century. Thanks for playing! The winning captions are below. Click on the image to see all captions submitted. The winning captions! #1 - Hearts in the Sand“And this, my dearest, [...]
Fisher Girls – the Edwardian ideal of feminine beauty
First, Charles Dana Gibson brought us the Gibson Girl. Then, after Gibson's retirement from illustrating, Harrison Fisher arrived on the scene. His Fisher Girl “redefined the American ideal of feminine beauty” during the first quarter of the 20th century. Who was Harrison Fisher? Harrison Fisher was born to be an artist. His father, Hugo Antoine [...]
Clara Schumann in a World of Sound
Clara Schumann's early life Clara Schumann (born Wieck) was born on September 13, 1819 in Leipzig, Germany. Her father, Friedrich, was a musician. He taught piano, started a lending library, and opened a shop where he sold musical instruments. Friedrich Wieck was a well-respected music teacher. His students included his future wife and mother of [...]