We have done an Appraisal Day for the last four years.  The first two years it was just a fundraising special event.  The appraisers donated their time and we charged for the appraisals which were for insurance value only.  The past two years we have added a Collector’s Showcase component to the appraisals, where we invite local collectors to display their collections and share their collections with the public.  This is more educational than the appraisals and has been quite popular with our attendees.

 

We have found the Collector’s Showcase and Appraisal Fair attracts people who have never been to the museum before.

 

Susan English

Executive Director

Joliet Area Historical Museum

204 N. Ottawa St.

Joliet, Illinois  60432

(815) 723-5201 ext. 222

www.jolietmuseum.org

 

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