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In August 1861, Jefferson Davis and his wife Varina and their four children moved into a house in downtown Richmond that would be known as the Confederate White House. It was the Confederacy’s second executive mansion, preceded by a house in Mobile, Ala., where the Southern states had their first capital.

Sophie Quest, of Burlington, has received AARP’s top volunteer award, the Andrus Award for Community Service.

AARP Connecticut has selected seven recipients for its fifth Livable Communities Support Program that funds quick-action projects in Connecticut communities that will help make immediate improvements or jumpstart long-term progress that will support residents. AARP Connecticut has funded 29 projects since the inception of the program in 2018.

Are you searching for an activity that offers hours of education and entertainment as we prepare to hunker down for another NH winter? Creating a backyard bird feeding station may be the perfect option!

Almost 100 Massachusetts communities now belong to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, uniting local leaders, businesses and residents to improve their area's livability.

The 2023 AARP Ohio Virtual Volunteer Summit will be held Monday, Jan. 30, through Friday, Feb. 3. It will include information on advocacy and volunteer opportunities.

Are you 50 or older, and eager to meet people and socialize with your peers?

With pedestrians facing dangers on roadways with no sidewalks, AARP Alabama is encouraging residents to conduct walk audits that evaluate the safety—or lack of it—in their communities. Audit findings are shared with elected officials and other local leaders.

Winter is nearly here, and your avian friends could use a little help.

The awards range from $5,000 to $25,000 to improve California's livability for all.