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Descendants of the families who founded Hartselle, Alabama are hosting a community-wide reunion this summer to celebrate the city's roots and preserve its history. The July 4th gathering welcomes everyone interested in connecting with the town's past.
A former banana port in Costa Rica has transformed into a world-class sportfishing hub, hosting eight major tournaments this season while preserving its community roots. The town's revival centers around a modern marina that's creating jobs and drawing visitors without erasing local history.
Students in New Braunfels, Texas, can now apply for some of the largest scholarships in local history, with individual awards reaching $25,000. Nearly $220,000 in total funding will help students pursue everything from engineering to trade schools.
A nationwide weekend event invites volunteers to clean and preserve historic markers across America this April. The three-day community celebration helps protect local history while bringing neighborhoods together.
The Pocola Indians just made local history, claiming their fifth consecutive LeFlore County Tournament title with a comeback victory. The team rallied from behind at halftime to defeat Talihina 66-46 in Oklahoma's 102nd annual tournament.
A photographer is turning everyday Indians into heritage heroes by crowdsourcing photos of thousands of forgotten historical buildings. The project is saving crumbling monuments by making communities fall in love with their local history again.