Josephine Newcomb – Bringing Women Out of Victorian Parlors

By | July 16th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized, Victorian Era, Women's History|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Josephine Newcomb, Forward-thinking Philanthropist Josephine Louise Lo Monnier was born on Halloween, 1816, in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father was a wealthy businessman and she was educated mostly in France. However, the family's fortune declined after the death of her mother in 1831. She ended up living in New Orleans where her older sister settled after [...]

Independence Day in the USA

By | July 3rd, 2016|Categories: 4th of July|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

July 4th - Celebrating American Independence for more than 240 Years! Independence Day – many countries celebrate Independence Day with traditions unique to their culture. In the United States, we've been celebrating this most patriotic holiday for more than 240 years on July 4th. Here are some cool facts about the 4th of July. Although [...]

Lillie’s Victorian Establishment

By | June 13th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized, Victorian Era|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Lillie's - the Victorian Pearl of New York's Theatre District   Not far from Broadway's glitz and glamor lies a grand saloon and eatery, Lillie's Victorian Establishment. Channeling another time and place, Lillie's resembles a beautiful antique shop from the outside. An unexpected experience awaits those who venture through its doors.     The ceilings [...]