Some of the programs the society typically offers are:
Monthly lecture series with guest speakers • Museum tours • Walking tours of historic New Castle • Lawrence County Trivia Competition • Sports Hall of Fame • Fireworks exhibits • Ice cream social • Membership & Friends Dinner • Haunted History Walking Tour • Mistletoe Magic • Open House with Santa
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Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Fair (2016)
May 7, 2016 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Discover the value of your hidden treasures!
Check your attics, overstuffed closets, memorabilia sitting on your side table. Ever wonder how much it is worth? Need to resolve a “it’s a precious treasure” versus “it’s worth nothing” debate? You can settle those arguments at our 3rd annual Antiques & Collectible Appraisal Fair.
A local local auctioneer and other professional experts will be on site to provide a verbal identification of items. If the item is quite large, a photo may be brought instead of the actual item.
For 2016: Professional auctioneer, Robert Retort, and other experts will do the appraisals.
Appraisal Fees
- $5.00 for 2 items
- $10.00 for up to 5 items
- Fee includes a free tour of the museum
- Fee includes refreshments
*All proceeds will benefit the Historical Society*
Items Eligible for Appraisal
- advertising
- books
- bronzes
- clocks
- clothing & accessories
- coins
- collectibles
- furniture
- glassware
- jewelry
- military
- paintings
- post cards
- posters
- sports memorabilia
- stamps
- toys
- trading cards
- vintage clothing & accessories
- IMPORTANT NOTE: photos may be brought of larger items
Parking is in the lot off Wallace Ave.
For more information, please call the society: 724-658-4022