Wednesday, February 02, 2000
Historical society throws party
'Road Show' helps mark 25 years
BY DIONNE BRADDIX
Enquirer Contributor
LOVELAND — “It just gets better with age” is the message the Greater Loveland Historical Society hopes to stress at its 25-year anniversary kickoff tonight.
The celebration starts with the Road Show — an event in which heirlooms of the public are appraised by traveling experts. It's not the Antiques Road Show of public television, but the idea is the same — visitors can bring in items to determine the value.
Robert Hill, a certified appraiser from Lion's Share Estate Sales in Burlington, will give verbal appraisals of items. A fee of $5 for society members and $8 for nonmembers, per item, will be charged.
Jan Beller, historical society president, said the museum will be able to help participants obtain written appraisals as well as find ways to preserve their history.
“People should research the history and stories of their objects,” Mrs. Beller said. “That's what determines whether an item is an antique.”
Mr. Hill, who has expertise in Victorian furniture, and his associates will be available to appraise jewelry, artwork, tools and other memorabilia.
The society's yearlong anniversary celebration also will include exhibits, programs and events that take a retrospective look at the museum, which focuses on the history of the area through World War II.
“We were thinking, "What can we do to celebrate all year?'” Mrs. Beller said. “If people want to bring things, that's fun, too. The Road Show was almost an afterthought.”
While visiting the museum, in the Bonaventure House, participants are encouraged to explore other historical exhibits. A brief history of the society, antique glassware and valentines shown in previous displays will be on display.
Also, the museum has recently acquired additional prints by Loveland photographer Nancy Ford Cones.
IF YOU GO
What: Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum Anniversary Sampler and Road Show
When: Today, 7 p.m.
Where: Loveland Museum, 201 Riverside Drive
Information: 683-5692, reservations are suggested
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