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5 days ago · The National Portrait Gallery has acquired a daguerreotype of Dolley Madison that is the first known photograph of a US First Lady. The recently-rediscovered portrait emerged from an East Coast private collection when it was sold at auction at Sotheby’s New York on June 28th. The National Portrait Gallery bought the picture for $456,000.
4 days ago · Wake up and smell the roses! Nothing is quite as tranquil as a retreat to one of the picturesque botanical gardens of North Carolina. Filled to the brim with all kinds of flora, find a beautiful botanical garden near Wilkesboro, NC.
2 days ago · House Sparrow. Male House Sparrows have gray crowns, black bibs, white cheeks, and chestnuts on the sides of their faces and necks. Females are dull brown, with black streaks on their backs and a tan line behind their eyes. Originally from the Middle East, these invasive birds are now abundant in Tennessee and globally.
4 days ago · t. e. The history of women in the United States encompasses the lived experiences and contributions of women throughout American history . The earliest women living in what is now the United States were Native Americans. European women arrived in the 17th century and brought with them European culture and values.
3 days ago · Consider this list of things to do in Morganton and Burke County, a collection of memories you will create over many visits. Have you ever visited this awesome part of North Carolina? If so, we’d love to know your favorite things to do.
5 days ago · Dr. O’Connell particularly likes caring for women with severe and painful endometriosis. Many of them have seen several doctors who didn’t believe their symptoms were real. Treating them and helping them to be and feel better is rewarding.
5 days ago · The Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corp.’s Women in Business Committee and the Wildlands Conservancy invites the public to a wildlife of the watershed presentation before enjoying a sunset paddle on Mauch Chunk Lake from 5 to 7 p.m. June 14, at Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Jim Thorpe.
