On Saturday, February 9^th from 9:30 to 1:30 the Schoolhouse Museum & Ridgewood Historical Society will host a seminar on preservation of historic needlework samplers (sewing exercises done by children) with Bari Falese, professional museum consultant and conservator from the conservation laboratory of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC.  A set of samplers on loan to the museum, as well as the museum’s own collection, will be used for discussion.  Remediation (restoration, cleaning and care techniques) for each sampler’s journey through time will be considered.  Those wishing to bring a sampler from home may do so.  The cost of this half-day program is $50 with a $15 discount to Historical Society members.   Light refreshments will be served throughout the program.  Registration is by check to the Ridgewood Historical Society and can be mailed to the Schoolhouse Museum at 650 E. Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.  Questions please phone 551 427 3042.