by Karen Wenke | Oct 19, 2024 | Research
Halloween ranks among the oldest traditions in the world, originating from the Celtic festival of Samhain, pronounced “Sah-ween.” This festival historically connects to ancestors, the earth, and the year’s transition, marked by communal celebrations....
by Karen Wenke | Aug 31, 2024 | Research
Father’s Day originated in the United States. The story starts in 1908 when a West Virginian church held a special service to commemorate 360 men (fathers) who had died in a mining disaster. This event, combined with Sonora Smart Dodd’s influence, let to the...
by Karen Wenke | Apr 21, 2024 | Research
Since 1924 the Australian calendar has dedicated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Why? Many would be surprised to learn that the modern Australian celebration grew out of calls for peace and anti-war campaigns following the American Civil War. In 1870,...
by Karen Wenke | Nov 11, 2023 | Research
An old custom in England was to send a Christmas and New year’s letter. A letter or card could be sent anywhere in the UK for a penny, when the ‘Penny Post’ was introduced. This was a problem for Sir Henry Cole who had a lot of friends in 1843...
by WallaWestadmin | Jun 24, 2023 | Research
We have recently acquired a new object that will be integrated into our ‘Early Electrical’ exhibition.OBJECT: A rare vintage Brown Porcelain Electricity Insulator for house (circa 1960’s) with indented Australian Trademark G. F. Patent No. 7926. The object is...
