Pittsburgh's Hidden Treasures: An Antiques Appraisal Show

Nearly
1,500 visitors will bring their most prized possessions to the Senator John
Heinz History Center and meet with professional appraisers at the sixth annual Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures event
with KDKA-TV on Sun., Aug. 25, from
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Nearly
40 appraisers, including experts from Christie's,
the world's largest fine arts auction house, will assess the historical
significance of visitors’ items and provide a verbal assessment of potential
monetary value.

KDKA-TV's
Dave Crawley, Kimberly Gill, and Mary Robb Jackson will roam the History Center
seeking the most interesting items for interviews. The most unique items will
be featured as part of special 30 minute programs on KDKA-TV later this year,
hosted by KDKA’s Ken Rice and History Center President and CEO Andy Masich.

Appraisers
at the Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures event have expert knowledge on a variety
of antique items, including books, china, Civil War militaria, coins,
collectibles, furniture, glass, jewelry, musical instruments, paintings,
photographs, quilts, silver, sports memorabilia, toys, and much more.

In
addition to appraisals, professional conservators at the Pittsburgh’s Hidden
Treasures event will provide tips on how to preserve visitors’ items, including
conservation expert Nora Lockshin from the Smithsonian Institution.

In
conjunction with the History Center’s new Pennsylvania’s Civil War exhibition,
several Civil War-themed re-enactors, including Clara Barton and Union Army
soldiers from the 9th Pennsylvania regiment, will roam the museum throughout
the day and interact with visitors.

The
Pittsburgh’s Hidden Treasures event is free for History Center members and included
with regular admission for non-members: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (age
62+), $6 for students and children (age 6-17), and free for children (age 5 and
under).