Category Archives: History

We walk through history to find inspiration, ideas, and uncover new stories.

15 October 2025

The Burning Christmas Tree Tradition & Winter Solstice Fire Customs

It’s no surprise that winter solstice traditions would involve fire – after all, this is the shortest day of the year and needs some brightening up. At Old World Stoneworks,… Read More

11 October 2025

White House Fireplace Facts – A Presidential History

Presidents’ Day turns our thoughts toward patriotism — and, at Old World Stoneworks, where it intersects with fireplaces, of course. This annual holiday, celebrated on the third Monday in February,… Read More

18 May 2025

The Rich History of Fireplaces and Their Styles Through the Ages

Essential human needs are simple. We require food, water, and shelter for survival, and fire has long played an integral and supportive role in this equation. The history of fireplaces… Read More

30 August 2018

Happy Labor Day Weekend

Your friends at Old World Stoneworks want to cheer you up with not one, but TWO special promotions this month. Take advantage of 10% off all of our beautiful cast… Read More

13 July 2017

Summer travel: historic homes you can visit this summer to inspire you in fixing up your older house

This time of year turns our thoughts to travel. And when we travel, one of our favorite things to do is tour historic homes. A home tour never fails to… Read More

22 June 2017

History of Overmantels

Many people embrace an urban, minimalist look these days. But overmantels have a rich tradition of elaborately complementing a fireplace. Today we’ll look at the history of these works of… Read More

27 April 2017

Places behind the names: Majorca

What kind of images does Spain conjure up in your head? Warmth, a relaxed pace, late-night feasts? And what about an island off Spain? We picture even more relaxation and… Read More

13 April 2017

Good Friday and Easter History and Mantel Décor

At Old World Stoneworks, we love to celebrate Easter, and we know that our customers do, too. For Christians, it’s one of the most important days of the year. But… Read More

29 December 2016

New Year’s Resolutions for Hearth and Home

Did you know the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions dates all the way back to the ancient Babylonians? According to the History Channel website, their promises centered on repaying… Read More

22 December 2016

Christmas Stocking Tradition

At Old World Stoneworks, hanging stockings on the fireplace is our favorite Christmas tradition. As fireplace fanatics, we endorse any tradition that brings more attention to what we consider the… Read More

09 June 2016

Father’s Day Mantel Decorations

We at Old World Stoneworks want to wish all you dads out there a Happy Father’s Day. We know how important you are to your children, whether they’re babies, toddlers,… Read More

27 May 2016

Memorial Day Mantel Décor

While nowadays Memorial Day is often marked with a barbecue and sleeping in, it has a very solemn history. On May 5, 1868, General John Logan designated May 30 Decoration… Read More