If you're looking for a fast-growing ground cover that is also low-maintenance, you might have come across an interesting plant commonly referred to as brass buttons (Leptinella squalida). This ...

The Waterbury Button Company in Cheshire continues a centuries‑old craft, producing brass buttons used by the military, police, fire departments and commercial clients. The factory specializes in ...

Q My uncle gave me his blue blazer. I really like the fit, but something about the brass buttons seems out of place. Do you think I'll ruin the look if I replace the buttons? A Some men like the ...

In this month's 'Digging Into History' story, we backtrack to the story of a brass button. At a dig in St. Augustine on Magnolia Street, not too far from the Fountain of Youth Park, something small ...

George Washington’s supporters sported brass buttons at his inauguration in 1789, and Americans have scooped up political paraphernalia at inauguration time ever since. But these days merchandise has ...

WATERBURY >> The Mattatuck Museum will honor the Albert Family at the 8th Annual Brass Button Award Celebration on Friday, Sept. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. The event will include a cocktail reception with ...