Before its rich neon amusement culture, Coney Island was part of the town of Gravesend when it was founded in 1643 by an Englishwoman, Lady Deborah Moody. It was primarily used for grazing animals ...

CONEY ISLAND — THE CONEY ISLAND HISTORY SHOW & TELL is coming to southern Brooklyn’s historic recreation center on Saturday, Nov. 16. Presenting this interactive reminiscence event are the Coney ...

Green-Wood Cemetery will host an exhibit next month celebrating the life of William F. Mangels, the master mechanic and designer of several turn-of-the-century Coney Island rides, including The Whip, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local publisher decided to preserve the memories of Coney Island in a book filled with stories and photos. The book was inspired by stories about a place to remember. Rob Lowe ...

Legend tells of a time when George’s Coney Island saw its busiest hours late in the night. The Coney Island of the 1930s and '40s stayed open as late as 2 or 3 in the morning. And lines of people ...

The Coney Island History Project is ringing in the summer season with two new art exhibits opening May 24, Memorial Day weekend. The project combines street photography, cyanotypes, native plants and ...

Coney Island has been a popular destination for the Fourth of July since the early 20th century. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held on July 4 since the 1970s. Vintage photos of the ...

During the summertime, Minnesota has several outdoor activities to partake in, including going to this underrated lake island ...