SUNBURY -- For 60 years, Ira A. Eister cherished the hand-painted blanket chest that had been passed down to family members through the years. Eister's wife, Betty, is less sentimental. "To me, it was ...

Historical Treasures is a new feature that spotlights local artifacts found in local museums. It will appear every Sunday in the Connect section of the The Express-Times. German immigrants came to ...

A classic woodworking project is almost always the result of a successful marriage — the relationship between practical functionality and a beautiful design. There’s nothing more satisfying than ...

On these incredibly cold winter nights, it’s wonderful to sleep under a pile of warm blankets. I often think of our ancestors at times such as these and am impressed they endured long, cold winters ...

When using the word "primitive" as it is applies to antique furniture and household goods one should think in terms of handmade. Historically most of these items were made prior to the Industrial ...