Community history

15 Places Every Family Went After Dinner in the 1960s That Disappeared

15 Places Every Family Went After Dinner in the 1960s That Disappeared

These classic evening destinations once brought families together across America before vanishing for good.

15 Things You Always Saw in a 1970s Neighborhood That Vanished

15 Things You Always Saw in a 1970s Neighborhood That Vanished

The residential streets of the '70s were filled with specific sights and sounds that created a unique community atmosphere.

17 Small-Town Traditions From the 1970s That Disappeared

17 Small-Town Traditions From the 1970s That Disappeared

This article examines the unique social rituals and community events that once defined life in rural areas before shifting toward a more connected and digital culture.

20 Festivals With Histories Going Back More Than a Century

20 Festivals With Histories Going Back More Than a Century

Many long-standing festivals continue today because communities preserved traditions that began more than a century ago.

20 Public Spaces That Shaped Daily Life in American Towns

20 Public Spaces That Shaped Daily Life in American Towns

Public spaces across American towns shaped daily routines by giving people places to meet, trade, learn, and build community.