Community History Day is a free event that allows the community to explore early nineteenth century history via music, dance, artisans, museums, historical research, archeology, genealogy, and more.
Attendees are encouraged to clean out their attics and basements, and bring any unique or historic finds with them to Community History Day. Appraisers and experts will be on hand to tell you about the history of your items and how to preserve and care for them. Items of interest include old documents, letters, photographs, clocks, paintings, furniture, and other collectibles and memorabilia.
Particularly unique or historic items may be chosen to be filmed for MPT’s Chesapeake Collectibles. An MPT crew from the regional version of PBS’s Antiques Roadshow will be on site filming footage for the second season of the show. People interested in having their historic objects appear on the show should email Event Manager Heidi Glatfelter at heidi.hdg1812@gmail.com to be considered for the day’s filming.
