Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture
Hosts "Hometown Treasures" in Denver, CO August 17th – 18th The
Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture
will host a two-day program to help Denver, CO area residents identify
and preserve items of historical and cultural significance tucked away
in the attics, closets and basements of their homes. Presented in
collaboration with the Blair-Caldwell African American Research
Library and the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center the event
will feature classroom presentations, hands-on activities,
preservation tips, and historic walking tours. Up to 200 people can
reserve a space in advance to bring three personal items to the event
for a 15-minute, one-on-one professional consultation with experts on
how to care for the items. The specialists will serve as reviewers,
not appraisers, and will not determine items' monetary values. Objects
such as books, paper, ephemera, and textiles can be reviewed. Those
wishing to have items reviewed must make reservations online at
www.nmaahc.si.edu/events. Reservations are not required for those not
wishing a one-on-one consultation but would like to attend scheduled
presentations and/or the Expo.
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