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August 29, 2024Spotlight On:
Collecting & Preserving Military History
September 12, 2024 7:00PM
Free Virtual Event – Join us on Facebook or YouTube
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People collect a variety of things for different reasons. For many, collecting military history memorabilia is more than just a hobby, it is a passion. This program will examine why people collect military history items and the importance of the story behind the objects. We will also take a look at the best practices for preserving artifacts within a collection. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of collecting military history.
Michael Kraus Bio:
A well-known Civil War historian, Kraus currently works as Curator/Historian for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. His accomplishments include several historical consultant credits for major films, writing and narrating the documentary series Civil War Minutes and Civil War Life as well as authoring articles and books regarding the conflict. Michael also is an accomplished sculptor with an impressive resume of historically themed works in bronze.