Last weekend, the Westminster Historical Society held an Appraisal Fair that benefitted the organization. The WHS group is dedicated to the preservation of local history and traditions. For a fee, participants could bring several items to be verbally appraised by an expert and all the money was donated to the organization. There were 24 appraisers on hand who all donated […]

Written by Michael Quinn, President and CEO of the Museum of the American Revolution   Creating a new, national institution is a daunting, but exciting undertaking. Fortunately, we assembled the key ingredients for success: a great collection of authentic artifacts, a location in the heart of historic Philadelphia, and a talented, committed team led by one of the nation’s great […]

By Maureen Timm   Weather Vanes have been around for over two thousand years and the earliest recorded weather vane was inspired by Triton, Greek God of the Sea. Cast in bronze, this life-size figure, with the head and body of a man and the tail of a fish, pointed his wand in the directions of the wind. He was […]

The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club is proudly presenting their 41st Annual Pine Forest Spring Show and Sale on May 6th and 7th. It will be held at the Lewis Palmer High School in Monument, Colorado. The times are Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-3.   Please join them for an enjoyable day of browsing antiques, home decor and garden exhibits and their […]

2017 is the year of the Rooster and the World Wide Antique and Vintage Show is taking this to a new level. The Rooster symbolizes many wonderful things and Hope and Gratitude will be the first of many attributes that we focus on.  So with that spirit your admission price is $5 for the multi-day event.   The Rooster also brings […]