Keepers of the flame: chockful of memorabilia and lore, fire-fighting museums stoke the embers of four-alarm history
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Fire fighting has come a long way from the days of the bucket brigades whose history reflects the American spirit of community. As fire fighters began to replace brigades, the water-pumping steam engine on wooden wheels usurped the buckets. Various museums exhibit fire fighting memorabilia.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
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History camps for curious kids
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Living history sites where historical periods and places are recreated in detail are becoming more prevalent throughout the country. Some are also camps where children can stay and live like their ancestors did. A directory is provided.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
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Hands-on history: harvest festivals
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Many harvest festivals occur each fall throughout the US, giving visitors a taste of rural agricultural life. A directory of these festivals includes 20 events in California, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts and other states.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
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