Built at the Internet Archive
Creator
Sort By:
Sites for this collection are listed below. Narrow your results at left, or enter a search query below to find a site, specific URL or to search the text of archived webpages.
Page 1 of 1 (3 Total Results)
Sort By:
Description: Long Island Traditions documents the culture and folk around the Long Island area. This group, in part, focuses on the local architecture that surrounds the area including bay houses, garden apartments, and farm buildings. Since Long Island has a disappearing maritime and farming culture, the Long Island Traditions is looking to preserve the traditions of this culture. Since Long Island has a wealth of diverse ethnic cultures they support major cultural activities including Irish stepdance, African American quilting, and Jewish klezmer music. By employing field interviews and oral histories, Long Island Traditions looks to preserve the cultural heritage of the people of the Island as well as break down boundaries between existing groups.
Loading Wayback Capture Info...
Loading video data...
Subject: Oral Histories, Folk Art, Historic Preservation, Ethnic Groups, Traditions, Education, Folk Artists, Architectural History
Creator: Long Island Traditions
Type: Web Archive
Description: PhilaPlace is an interactive Web site, created by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, that connects stories to places across time in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. PhilaPlace weaves stories shared by ordinary people of all backgrounds with historical records to present an interpretive picture of the rich history, culture, and architecture of our neighborhoods, past and present. The PhilaPlace Web site uses a multimedia format – including text, pictures, audio and video clips, and podcasts – and allows visitors to map their own stories in place and time. More than a Web site, PhilaPlace includes ongoing community programs and publications, from workshops for teachers, to trolley tours, and exhibits. PhilaPlace is an engaging, meaningful way to understand more about where we live, and will serve as an enduring record of our heritage.
Loading Wayback Capture Info...
Loading video data...
Subject: Philadelphia, Urban History, Architectural History , Immigrants, Cultural Conservation, Folk Art, Migrants
Creator: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Publisher: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Type: Web Archive
Description: The Georgia State University Master of Heritage Preservation Program offers compelling opportunities to pursue careers relating to the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of the physical past.
Loading Wayback Capture Info...
Loading video data...
Subject: Post-Secondary Education, Cultural Conservation, Heritage, Architectural History , Urban History
Group: Folklore Academic Programs
Creator: Georgia State University
Publisher: Georgia State University
Type: Web Archive
Page 1 of 1 (3 Total Results)
