National Museum of African-American History and Culture provides experts to teach the public how to preserve individual and family histories.
Genre: Archives, Museums, Preservation, Personal and Family History.
Venue: Washington, DC, USA.
Dates: November 14, 2018.
Sponsors: National Museum of African-American History and Culture and the Smithsonian Institution.
Description: Save Our African American Treasures is a collaboration among cultural institutions, community leaders, and the public to preserve and collect African American material culture. At each event, members of the public learn how to preserve their family photographs and papers, military uniforms, quilts and the other ephemera that document African American life. Save Our African American Treasures features presentations, hands-on activities and preservation tips. Participants can attend a one-on-one session with preservation specialists and receive a professional review of their family treasures and heirlooms. Attendees will gain insight on the historical significance of their items and best practices for preservation.
This session focuses on paper and photographs. Admission is free, but registration is required.
Important to note that Save Our African American Treasures is an ongoing program, with events held in:
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- New York, NY
- Albany, GA
- Atlanta, GA
- Charleston, SC
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianola, MS
- Los Angeles, CA
- St. Helena, SC
- Topeka, KS
- Washington, DC
- Birmingham, AL
For more information, including a schedule of other events, please see the program’s official site.
