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.
Summer 2024
Faces of Howe
104 stories
Summer 2024Meet Kelly, Aldaiane, and Duncan from Brazil
From the vast cattle lands of Mato Grosso, Brazil, to the snowy hills of Maine, Aldaiane’s journey is one of strength, sacrifice, and unwavering faith. She was…
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Summer 2024Meet Abdul and Rabia from Afghanistan
Afghanistan is rich in history, culture and natural resources; agriculture being the backbone to the country’s economy. Wheat, grains, raisins, dried apricots…
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Summer 2024Meet John from Rochester, New York
Rochester is the birthplace of Kodak film, once a booming industry before technology came into play. It was also the home of Susan B. Anthony, an activist and…
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Summer 2024Meet Ted and April from Northern New York
Ted is a proud life-long farmer. He is originally from Connecticut but later, moved to farm in New York. Ted & April were neighborhood acquaintances and have…
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Summer 2024Meet Jeff, Erica & Rachel, from Western New York
Meet Jeff, Erica & their daughter, Rachel, from Western New York. Jeff and Erica met in Los Angeles, California many years ago and have been happily married for…
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Summer 2024Meet Jeanie from South Korea
South Korea has captured the hearts millions worldwide with its charm of ancient palaces, tempting flavors of Korean barbecue, peaceful Buddhist temples, and…
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Summer 2024Meet the Waidmann family from Stuttgart, Germany
The city of Stuttgart is known as the “cradle of the automobile.” It is the birthplace of both Mercedes Benz and Porsche. Twenty seven years ago, Anja (Mom)…
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Summer 2024Meet Farah from India
She is in her mid 70s. Betsy found her sitting in the lodge with her son. Betsy told her how beautiful she was, she protested over and over again saying that…
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Summer 2024Meet the Guerrero & Morales family from the Philippines
The Philippines is considered the pearl of the pearl of the Orient. Located in the Pacific Ocean near the equator, the Republic of the Philippines consists of…
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Summer 2024Meet Sabrina from Thailand
When Sabrina was twelve, her parents went through a very difficult divorce. Sabrina had to move to California to live with her Mom’s sister. Moving to the…
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Summer 2024Meet the Desautels from Vermont
Vermont is known for its picturesque mountains, fall foliage, maple syrup, and awesome ski resorts. It was home to and is the resting place for, the famous…
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Summer 2024Meet Angela and her three sons from Scotland
This lush beautiful country is bursting with green spaces, lush forests, towering mountains and vast lochs. It is a world of castles and Highland clans. Its…
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