ANTIQUES ROADSHOW EXPERT WILL SPEAK AT SEASON’S FIRST HANDS ON HISTORY EVENT

The first presentation in the Allegany County Historical Society’s Hands on History will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 11th at the F. Brooke Whiting Museum on Washington Street.

Internationally known Asian art expert Sachiko Hori will speak about the Asian art collection assembled by F. Brooke Whiting and his sister Anne, donated in 1999 to the Historical Society.  Sachiko Hori appears on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow, assisting participants in understanding and placing a value on their antiques.  Learn more about her at this link:

https://www.olympiaauctions.com/about-us/people/sachiko-hori/

The year’s first three Hands-on History Series presentations in 2023 are made possible in part by funding from the Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area and the Maryland Historical Trust.  The presentation is free to the public, but space is limited in the Whiting House and attendance is capped at the first 25 individuals.

Reserve your spot by clicking here or emailing [email protected]