Event date: Friday, February 25,
2011
Event place:
Yucaipa, CA
Discovery Day
at the John Rains House
Join
San Bernardino
County
Museum Curator of
History Michele Nielsen for a “Discovery Day” at the John Rains House in
Rancho Cucamonga on Friday,
February 25 at 1pm. This
one-hour presentation is open to the public and free of
charge.
Nielsen will give visitors an up-close look at the artifacts at the site
and discuss their importance in the telling of history. Guests will also
have a chance to learn how to care for their own family treasures in order to
preserve them for the future.
“Artifacts, whether large enough to fill an airplane hangar or small
enough to fit in your hand, have the power to tell us something about the past,”
said Nielsen. “Many families have special treasures, from quilts and coverlets
to jewelry, or even things like farm equipment or mixing bowls, with a special
meaning, a special story to tell. Their part in your family history is
worth preserving. Simple, easy steps you can take now will prolong the life
of your family treasures, ensuring future generations can get enjoyment and
family connection from them. We will look at care, handling, and storage
techniques you can use today that will make a difference for tomorrow.”
A table will be set up for a mini demonstration using things like
archival acid free storage containers. Resource hand-outs will help everyone
learn about caring for their treasures, and how they can obtain the needed
supplies.
One of the San
Bernardino
County
Museum historic
sites, the John Rains House is at 8810 Hemlock in Rancho
Cucamonga. For more information, call (909) 989-4970 or
(909) 307-2669 ext. 240, or visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.
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