History

Hop on over to the Cleveland Museum of Art this month to see several new exhibits, or check out a few that will be leaving soon. From Indian carpets and canopies to Medievel German textiles, the museum offers intriguing and interesting options...all free. ...

Today, the gift of a floral bouquet is appreciated for the flowers themselves, the floral arrangement design, perhaps the fragrance and sometimes for an implied message. But in Victorian times, a gift of flowers was a means of sharing unspoken messages. Learn more about the fascinating language of flowers. ...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating Black History Month in February by spotlighting and celebrating the impact of African American artists on the past, present and future of rock and roll. ...

The Root family has piloted and expanded the company from its earliest days of beekeeping innovation, beeswax production, and beekeeping supplies and honey sales. Today, after nearly 155 years, there’s still a Root family member at the top—Brad Root—but the company focuses solely on candlemaking and retail sales throughout the United States. ...

Akron's Stan Hywet's Deck the Hall holiday celebration will feature 1.2 million lights along the expansive pathways and grounds of the historic manor... and so much more. ...

Make plans now for a visit to Hudson's Case-Barlow Farm, which is offering up a month-long celebration of the holidays during its December Winter Wonderland. ...

If you need a break from pumpkin spice-everything season, then explore Northeast Ohio’s fall beauty with a brisk hike or a leisurely tour by car. From the under-the-radar Welton’s Gorge near Burton (Geauga Park District) to Lake County’s Chapin Forest Reservation (Lake Metroparks), we’ve got plenty of overlooks, trails and roads to explore. ...

Few household items combine function and beauty more seamlessly than a quilt. While many hobbies have slipped out of favor, quilting—stitching together three or more layers of fabric and a soft interlining, usually in an ornamental pattern—is enjoying a resurgence. ...