Hometown Treasures

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.