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Written by Lynn Marie Allen For at least 4,000 years, New Year celebrations have occurred. The earliest recorded celebration occurred in Babylon, and the occasion was a religious festival called “Akitu.”The purpose of the festival was two-fold. The first marks the harvesting of Barley, which the Sumerian word for Barley is “Akitu.” Also, it depictsContinue reading “History Mysteries at the Museum, “A New Year, and a Reason for Celebrations””

When he looks at me, my heart does somersaults, and he takes my breath away,his words are caresseshis smile is magnetic andI can’t imagine any world where the two of us are not intertwined,I will give you that the world would be a lot easier and more carefree to walk away from all the obstaclesContinue reading “Under Construction”

Written by Lynn Allen, Executive Director/Curator Brown County Historical Society It is the season when we begin to see all the magic of Christmas trees glistening with lights, and I love trees. So, I decided to share the Christmas tree’s legend. Evergreens have been a part of history and winter festivals for thousands of years.Continue reading “History Mysteries, “The Legend of the Christmas Tree.””

Written by Lynn Allen, Executive Director/Curator Brown County Historical Society It is that time of year when we can all take a little time to be kinder and a little more grateful. I sincerely wish your holidays sparkle for each of your families! The true story of Santa Claus chronicles the story of Saint Nicholas,Continue reading “History Mysteries at the Museum, “Yes, Santa Claus is REAL””

Advice from a lighthouse … Shine brightly and be a beacon of hope in the dark to guide the way! 2022 LMA

Twinkle twinkle bright shining star  wish to the heavens I was lying in your arms  Where I can forever safely be Cradled in the arms of arms of the man I love, who sets my world on fire and lights up each and every one of my dreams  Soft and tender  Deep and sweet  FeelContinue reading “Starlight & Mo Aer”

When the magic of something you never imagined possible reaches across the stars to cradle your heart and soul! Mo Aer! Forever will never be enough time! Wish I could, I could’ve said goodbye I would’ve said what I wanted to Maybe even cried for you If I knew, it would be the last timeContinue reading “Daydreams… Fairy Kisses and Strolling through Memories”

Remember our journey a few months ago about twenty-two dimes? As always on a journey to uncover every bit of history I can! My journey led me to talk to Anita, which I always enjoy so much! Anita shared with me some details about the journey of twenty-two dimes! I thought, who better to shareContinue reading “History Mysteries at the Museum, The Journey of 22 Dimes Continued“

Did you know that on November 16, 1907, Oklahoma territory entered the United States as the 46th state? The region was home to multiple indigenous people, including the Choctaw people. Deriving the word “Oklahoma” from their native language, “Okla” means people, and “humma” means red. #historymysteries Did you know that on November 16, 1532, FransiscoContinue reading “Did You Know….”

Written by Lynn Allen, Executive Director/Curator~ Brown County Historical Society Bells have long been a part of Winter Holiday traditions, with Christmas and religious ceremonies in particular. Throughout history, we associate bells’ sounds with happy and sad occasions. Here is where we embark on our history journey. Did you know that bells were used asContinue reading “History Mysteries at the Museum, “Do You Hear What I Hear?”“