Humanity & Connections Series
Every visitor brings a story underground.
Proposals on the heart, reunions decades in the making, and first visits from around the world. Meet our guests who make Howe special.
Spring 2025
Faces of Howe
64 stories
Spring 2025Meet Kyle, Kaiya, Emma, & Tyler from Upstate NY
In the quiet hills of Otsego County, there’s a special place where individuality and potential shines through in every smile and every step forward. It’s called…
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Spring 2025Meet Wayne, a spirited explorer from Southern California
Meet Wayne, a spirited explorer from Southern California whose life has been defined by a love of the outdoors, a thirst for adventure, and a deep commitment to…
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Spring 2025Meet Meesha from Philadelphia, PA
Her journey is a testament to the power of following your arrow, embracing creativity, and seeking freedom through the arts. Born and raised in Philadelphia…
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Spring 2025Meet Scott & Sylwia from Oahu, Hawaii
Scott was born in Rochester, NY and raised in Schenectady, NY. After graduating high school, at 18 years old, he enlisted in the United States army. His first…
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Spring 2025Meet Vincent and Michelle from Connecticut
Meet Vincent and Michelle from Connecticut. Vincent was born and raised in Connecticut. His father was born and raised in Slovakia and immigrated to the United…
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Spring 2025Meet David & Jessica from Milan, Italy
Meet brother and sister duo, David and Jessica from Milan, Italy With its fashion history dating back to the 16th century, Milan is widely recognized as a major…
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Spring 2025Meet Selena, Lili, Garrett a& Michael, from Texas
Meet sisters Selena and Lili, and their significant others, Garrett and Michael, from Texas. Selena and Lili are of Guatemalan and Japanese heritage. Before…
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Spring 2025Meet Paige from Iowa
This is her first time in rural upstate New York. She said, “The landscape here is much different than where I am from. Iowa is very flat. Growing up in a small…
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Spring 2025Meet Marc and Erica from New Hampshire
Marc was born in Somerset, Massachusetts. He has both a younger brother and sister making him the eldest son. Erica was born in Hawaii and has one younger…
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Spring 2025Meet Carson & Carter from Utica, NY
Carson is Carter‘s uncle even though they are only four years apart in age. They said, “Being uncle and nephew is all we’ve ever known. The best thing about…
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Spring 2025Meet Dakota from Vero Beach, Florida
At 16 years old, she’s an artist and loves horseback riding. She said, “I have been around horses my whole life. I started riding very young.” She has two…
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Spring 2025Meet Leslie from Utah
She has two older brothers. Her father was an outdoorsman. He loved kayaking, hunting, and fishing. He would often bring her along on his outdoor adventures.…
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