From Times-Reporter.com: Bill Given to lead tour of Civil War exhibit
COSHOCTON —
Civil War authority Bill Given will lead a personal tour of Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum’s special exhibit, The American Civil War: A 150th Anniversary Exhibit of Military Memorabilia, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.
The exhibit features hundreds of items from the Civil War such as firearms, swords, uniforms, medals, photographs, letters and official documents. Given will point out the historical relevance of the objects as he leads participants around the room.
Many of the exhibited objects are on loan from local residents. Others are rare objects of particular value to collectors. Given will give the scoop on these items, whether they are of local or national significance.
Given also will discuss the art of collecting, describing how one goes about collecting historical objects and providing information on how to assure that what you are purchasing is an authentic artifact.
He also will give an overview of the process, including the traps and the thrills of discovery.
For those who prefer to sit during the program, chairs will be available.
The American Civil War exhibit is sponsored by the John Bando VFW Post 1330.
For more information, contact the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum at 740-622-8710 or email jhmuseum@jhmuseum.org.
The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. daily through October and is located at 300 N. Whitewoman St., in Coshocton’s Historic Roscoe Village. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Friends of the Museum are free.
Information is available at the museum’s web site, www.jhmuseum.org.
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is a general interest museum located in Historic Roscoe Village, a restored canal town in east central Ohio.
2011 Special Exhibits
August 12 - October 9, 2011 The American Civil War: 150th Anniversary of Military Memorabilia
Over 200 objects on display--Firearms, Swords,
Medals, Uniforms, Personal Letters, Documents
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