The City of Christmas Lights Nov 21, 2009
Animation 1 Museum offers a peek into Canton's history using authentic artifacts from the city. Animation 2 Museum celebrates the life of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, while Animation 3 Museum takes Santa out of this world, delivering Christmas to alien creatures on the moon. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Businesses see Open House success Nov 17, 2009
One set of vendors at Southern Treasures was Brookhaven's memorabilia experts Harold and Carroll Montgomery, who filled an entire room with their artifacts. It wasn't what McComb's Diane Solomon was expecting to find at Christmas Open House, but it didn't surprise her, either. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Rich with history, high in Transylvania Nov 15, 2009
The museum s exhibitions explain the dominance of Saxon guilds in medieval times, and display artifacts from ancient to modern times, such as Paleolithic Age stone tools, bronze and iron armor, farming implements, and weapons ... Housed in the Old Town Hall building, displaying rare exhibits and artifacts from ancient times through modern. (Boston Globe)
History Center hosting 'thank you' party for veterans, supporters Nov 6, 2009
The FHC is looking for any artifacts related to the Civil War (pre and post) for its exhibition during the upcoming sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) in 2011. Loading commenting interface. (Framingham TAB, MA)
$10.9 million Arcadia farmhouse for sale Oct 24, 2009
Now, approaching their 80s, the Lo Piccolos are looking to sell their unique home with its antiques and period-appropriate paintings and artifacts. It is on the market for $10. (AZCentral -- Home)
Top 10 Crazy Celebrity Collectibles Oct 14, 2009
Two bizarre pop culture artifacts are up for auction this weekend: hair belonging to both Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. TIME surveys the out-there celeb keepsakes only die-hard fans could love. (Time.com)
Stunning sepia snapshots Oct 10, 2009
The ruler of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, owns the most extensive collection of art and artifacts of the Malay world, having started his collection when he was in his twenties and still the Raja Muda (Crown Prince). His vast collection of objets dart includes priceless keris, textiles, antique jewellery, maps, furniture, sculptures by Orang Asli, ceramics, weaponry, books, vintage vehicles, manuscripts, prints and paintings. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
The traveling exhibit includes soldiers, archers, acrobats and animals, and 100 sets of artifacts including armor, weapons and bronze vessels ... Artifacts include ritual bronzes, fine gold jewelry, terra cotta burial wares, Hindu and Buddhist sculptures, and ornaments made of gold, lapis lazuli and crystal. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Sept. 18: Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Odd Wisconsin opened last fall at the Madison museum, with more than 60 artifacts ... Some of the remaining artifacts include the glass from which Teddy Roosevelt was drinking when he was shot in Milwaukee. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Gold and booty in Goa Oct 7, 2009
"We have sourced and seized artifacts from all customs and central excise warehouses and the other museums across the country," she said. "Once the inventories were made, we deputed officials to scour all the warehouses and bring them back here. "In the case of antiques, we had to take the necessary permissions from the Indian museum authorities before putting them on display. (iAfrica.com)
Peeking behind Stonington's doors Oct 3, 2009
The La Grua Center will showcase a Behind Stonington s Doors exhibit of historic photos and artifacts, representing the times and lifestyle of the village homes and its inhabitants. Tickets to the house tour cost 25 in advance and can be purchased at the Captain Nathaniel Palmer House, The Old Lighthouse Museum and Tom s News in Stonington borough or click here to purchase tickets online. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Historical museum schedules open houses Sep 18, 2009
A fascinating collection of Indian artifacts from the 1069 Onion Field dig on low grounds near the Brookneal Sportsman Club is displayed. The museum was originally housed at the Brookneal Community Building before Campbell County made the current space at the library available to the historical society. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Noftsger Hill Inn was a school in Globe. Sep 18, 2009
The museum, maintained and operated by volunteers, preserves the heritage of the Verde Valley through artifacts and photographs that capture the impact that mining, ranching and farming have had on the area. The Model Train Room is history at its coolest. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Cadott, Boyd, Cornell and Bloomer hold Saturday events Sep 11, 2009
A slideshow and artifacts display will be shown from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boyd American Legion Building. A barber shop quartet will perform from 1 to 2 p.m. outside of Kristine s Cafe. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Souvenir Shopping in Peru, Machu Pi... Sep 4, 2009
Pottery: Pottery comes in three basic styles: Copies of pre-Columbian artifacts, idiosyncratic and artistic modern renditions on ancient themes, and delicately painted bowls, plates, and cups with geometric designs. Note that it is illegal to export pre-Columbian artifacts (luggage is checked carefully at the airport). (Suite101.com)
Events, BBQs part of Labor Day weekend Sep 3, 2009
The Elmore County Museum, located at 112 SouthMain Street in Wetumpka, will be open Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum houses many artifacts of historical interest. Friday. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Exploring San Francisco Sep 3, 2009
Grab a coffee at and browse the antiques and artifacts in the stores along Hayes. For some stylish vintage wear, step into Ver Unica at 437, or head around the corner to Revival at 112 Gough. (Suite101.com)
Lester Glassner, 70, pop culture collector Aug 31, 2009
The one-time picture editor, designer, and art librarian for CBS Records had a massive collection of vintage movie memorabilia, dime-store merchandise, and other pieces of pop culture artifacts numbering in the hundreds of thousands. For more than three decades, Mr. Glassner s large and diverse collection filled his four-story, 19th-century brownstone on Manhattan s Lower East Side. (Boston Globe)
Hearts stay in Reidsville Aug 25, 2009
The house and most of its artifacts, from its 17th-century Flemish tapestries to its 1926 Skinner organ, went to the people of North Carolina. Unlike the Penns, however, the people had limited means. (News & Observer)
WWII enthusiast helps theatre Aug 17, 2009
Smith also set up two mannequins for display in the theatre lobby with several other era artifacts. The first mannequin sports a mid 40s ladies Ike jacket shirt and pants, and the other showcases an auxiliary woman s coverall. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center wows rodeo fans Aug 16, 2009
In addition to the extensive memorabilia of the Casey Tibbs and Mattie Goff collections, the center also features exhibits and artifacts dealing with virtually every aspect of rodeo life. The centerpiece is the Hall of Champions, a gallery honoring all of South Dakota s world champion rodeo performers dating to 1929. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Things to Do in Gloucester, Massach... Aug 15, 2009
is a lovely home built by inventor John Hayes Hammond, Jr. Comprised of pieces of medieval architecture that Hammond had sent over from Europe, the Castle houses an eclectic collection of inventions, artifacts, and books, as well as an extensive variety of art. Beauport, the home of Henry Davis Sleeper, is a lovely example of the elegant homes of Eastern Point, once a conclave of Gloucester's wealthy citizens. (Suite101.com)
More Businesses Turn to Twitter Aug 4, 2009
She spends much of her time preserving artifacts like a carousel horse that's been part of the museum's collection for more than fifty years. And lately, she's using a new tool, too -- Twitter. (WCAX.com, VT)
D.C. Antiques Collector Seeks Silver Collection Stolen From Home Aug 4, 2009
Dunavant spent the past 30 years amassing a one-of-a-kind collection of sterling silver flatware, representing artifacts of American history between 1860 and 1910. An example is a set of tongs made for only a brief time during that era. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Old barn home Jul 24, 2009
"We have never lost the excitement of that first find and since then we have continued our quest for cultural artifacts which tell the back story of the Space Age -- how ordinary folk like us experienced the magic, adventure and meaning of human space exploration.". Weekend trips to markets and auctions became more frequent and over time the collection grew to include more cumbersome items including a 40-foot promotional trailer based on the design of "Terra IV," a battle cruiser in the 1950s... (CNN -- International)
Tribe, feds seize tribal artifacts in Tacoma Jul 18, 2009
TACOMA Officers from the Puyallup Tribe and the Bureau of Indian Affairs seized scores of artifacts from an antique dealer in Tacoma on Thursday, suspecting the items were stolen. Tribal police have a suspect, who was expected to turn himself in to tribal authorities, said Lt. Lt. Todd Wescott of the Puyallup tribal police. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kevin Frisch: Remembering the first men on the moon Jul 17, 2009
We determined fleas wouldn t be among the wares, but there would be other interesting artifacts for sale. We couldn t imagine what they were, but my brother, not wanting to be left out of the flea-market experience and not caring what the bargains might consist of, left me a dollar bill paper-clipped to a note that read, simply, Buy me one. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Summer in Greer: Blue skies, yellow flowers. Jul 16, 2009
The museum displays beautiful artifacts excavated from the nearby ruins of Casa Malpais, dating to the 13th century. Highlights of the carefully preserved ruins include a great kiva, natural stone stairways and petroglyphs. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Gas-saving getaways can provide family fun Jun 27, 2009
It features operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives and cabooses. Visitors can take a ride on an old-fashioned train, as well as touring the museum. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Ozzie, Lou perfect for the Windy City Jun 16, 2009
Most of the charm has to do with artifacts, not architecture. And there certainly arent any friendly ghosts inhabiting the place. (MSNBC -- Sports)
On the Medici Conspiracy Jun 16, 2009
World cultural institutions are known to have many stolen artifacts among their collection ... What follows is Watson and Todeschini's truthful account of how the Medici formed such an elabroate ring of tomb raiders and link the Medici to such infamous dealers such Robin Symes and prove that the pre-war collections of the Met, and even all hold artifacts that were infact stolen ... He uses it as a starting point for his hour-long lecture on how some of the world's largest collection (including... (Suite101.com)
Demolition denied Jun 4, 2009
Disclaimer wrote on Jun 3, 2009 10:11 AM:" There needs to be some consideration of what makes Butte a historic city in the first place, and the key word is "city": It's as much, or more, the many original buildings that still exists that many perceive as ugly shacks, than it is the specifically landmarked buildings. By the standard of so many comments, all of Virginia City should be leveled and replaced with a strip mall. It's a difficult issue because people think every building has to have a... (Montana Standard, MT)
Hard Rock Rocks City of Dreams May 29, 2009
"Hard Rock International displays a wide range of music artifacts in all of our properties, showcasing icons of music from early rock 'n' roll through today's current artists. In addition, as an international brand, we include well-known artists who are local to the region and represent the Hard Rock culture. In Macau, Hard Rock International was fortunate to recently acquire memorabilia from Chinese Superstar Jacky Cheung," said Mr. Hamish Dodds, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hard... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Seoul's ancient sights on a budget May 16, 2009
The main street is closed to cars on Sundays, allowing street vendors to roll out carpets covered with artifacts and food carts. At the top end of the area, around Anguk subway station, explore modern art galleries and the Ssamziegil Market for shopping or a bite to eat at the rooftop book and magazine cafe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
#5 CHESTER, CONNECTICUT May 15, 2009
The Connecticut River Museum in Essex boasts art and artifacts from dinosaurs to Dutch explorers and Native American canoes to the first American submarine. Nearby, check out the Goodspeed Opera House that overlooks the river, and Riverside Park for picnics and hikes. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Lou Gehrig Baseball Collectibles May 5, 2009
Artifacts related to "The Iron Horse" are always in demand, with a single baseball card selling for $31,070 and a signed photograph bringing $13,145 ... Other Gehrig game-used artifacts include a 1923-25 Hillerich & Bradsby baseball bat ($73,000) and a pair of Gehrig road flannel pants ($23,388). (Suite101.com)
Across the border from Vermont, a medieval showpiece May 3, 2009
Every spare cent went to artifacts, including Quebec carvings. Many are displayed in the chapel, alongside European religious artifacts acquired over the years. (Boston Globe)
Buzz’s Bikes and Boats expands Apr 8, 2009
Audetat specializes in sporting collectibles, such as antique and collectible guns, as well as western and Indian artifacts. But he also buys and sells a variety of other antiques and collectibles. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pop Culture Icon Turns 25 Apr 2, 2009
In addition to a shell-kicking museum with artifacts spanning the TMNTs history, the TMNT Party Bus experience will include gaming stations, photo opportunities with the beloved turtillian brethren, along with martial arts demonstrations. Images from the NYC event as well as those captured throughout the TMNT Party Bus Tour will be available for download on. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fort Meade Museum News Mar 21, 2009
I had words of thanks to Ragon and Bettye for the house that is the Historical Museum with many artifacts of our pioneer families which we treasure. She then presented Don Marchman and Bob Shirley to unveil the permanent plaque that is placed on the wall next to the front door with the inscription "Building Donated by the J.R. Barnett, Jr. Family.". (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
* Liu backtracks on floral museum Mar 21, 2009
Chen said he would lead -Chiayi residents to protest in front of the National Palace Museum in Taipei if the museum canceled the original southern branch proposal X initiated by the former DPP administration X to serve as a gallery to showcase Asian culture and artifacts. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY STAFF WRITER This story has been viewed 363 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Chinese Art Dealer Weeps After Refusing to Pay for $40 Million YSL Bronzes Mar 10, 2009
The 1995 United Nations Unidroit Convention limits claims on stolen cultural artifacts to within 50 years of their theft ... Hours after the auction ended, the responded to the sale with a circular requiring Christies to detail the ownership and provenance of artifacts it brings into or out of China. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Jacko Flea Market Finds Mar 10, 2009
The other artifacts that should fetch some money are all anything marked "Neverland" giant clocks, signs, that sort of thing. Neverland has joined the ranks of the lost island of Atlantis as fantasy lands that have perished. (Fox News)
Gandhi's glasses and a rabbit's head Mar 6, 2009
Criticism of China's human rights and India's misplaced public spending priorities is valid and worth raising a hue and cry about, but it cannot be tagged to the emotional issue of the return of stolen artifacts that have no moral basis to be sold at gala events in Paris and New York for the amusement of Western cognoscenti. As long as political conditions are attached to restitution of colonial-era plunder to Asia and Africa, the Western world will remain mired in hierarchical smugness about... (Asia Times Online)
Short train trip is quaint, fun Feb 27, 2009
The Berman Museum of World History () features 8,000-plus artifacts, including paintings, bronze statues, historic documents and antique weaponry. In summer, Longleaf Park at the former Fort McClellan is the site of Music at McClellan (), an outdoor concert series by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and guest artists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cities captured by master strokes Feb 22, 2009
Also on display are album covers, alternative newspapers, and other youth-culture artifacts of the day. 100 West 14th Ave. Pkwy. (Boston Globe)
One-tank trip: Cornelia Feb 20, 2009
Railroad buffs will love seeing artifacts from both the Southern Railway Co. and Tallulah Falls Railroad Co., including a switching station for managing train traffic in pre-computer days. Outside the depot are two restored cabooses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Arctic cruise is harsh, inspiring Feb 19, 2009
Because of the freezing temperatures, artifacts and archeological sites are amazingly well preserved, including remnants of Franklin s camp at Beechey Island. So many things are virtually unchanged, said Sheena Fraser McGoogan, an artist (and Ken McGoogan s wife) who ventures to the Arctic frequently because she paints polar landscapes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Disputed treasures Feb 18, 2009
After more than three years of diplomacy, the Bush administration reached an agreement with China last month to ban the import of a wide range of Chinese antiquities into the United States, in an effort to discourage illegal trade in artifacts. The bronzes at issue at Christie's are part of a much larger collection of artworks and antiques being put up for sale this month by the estate of Yves Saint Laurent, the French designer, who died last year at 71, and his former companion and longtime... (International Herald Tribune)
Free and cheap in Los Angeles Feb 18, 2009
The Universal Experience, a recent addition to the theme park, houses dozens of movie artifacts, from the silky dresses in Atonement to Gregory Peck s glasses in To Kill a Mockingbird, the 1962 film that nabbed him a best actor Oscar. The exhibit displays the gleaming best picture Oscar statuette for 1973 s The Sting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Tribal chic moving in Feb 13, 2009
Among collectors of global antiques and artifacts, African pieces "faded to the background for 10 or 15 years, as Asian antiques came in," said Ian Grant, owner of Bjorling & Grant, an imported furniture and accessories showroom in St. Louis Park, Minn. "Now, slowly, at the upper end of the market, African pieces are coming back in.". (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Crusader out to protect the past against those plundering it for profits Feb 13, 2009
When it comes to making his point about the damage done to the Majapahit sites, Anis lets the pictures do the talking, showing 16 video recordings and hundreds of photos taken since 2005, which all show people damaging the area and artifacts ... At first, community members and leaders and government officials were not interested in hearing from these three outsiders, but they persisted in their campaign, making people aware of the laws forbidding the sale of historical artifacts ... They made... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Drumsticks And Drum Rolls Feb 8, 2009
Over 70 tables of pre-historic American artifacts like these 100-to-12,000-year-old relics shown by local exhibitor Marc Land were viewed by a record-breaking crowd. Standard-Radio Post Photo by Jeff Benzing. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
The Franklin Mint Announces Plans to Commemorate the Upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama Feb 7, 2009
The Franklin Mint has scoured their vaults for artifacts that recognize the historical significance of this event. Products being released by the company incorporate several rare mint condition United States postage stamps up to 70 years old featuring political icons such as John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and George Washington; treasures in their own right. (Internet News Bureau)
National treasure: Memorabilia on display for bicentennial of ... Feb 7, 2009
Photo by John Wilcox LOST AND FOUND: Archivist Joe Keefe found artifacts from Abraham Lincoln;s administration hidden in the stacks of the National Archives in Waltham. Related Articles. (Boston Herald)
