Spotlight On: One Year in the Curatorial Department

Spotlight On:

One Year in the Curatorial Department

December 11, 2025 7:00PM

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Soldiers & Sailors maintains a collection of more than 14,000 objects, a number that continues to increase each year as new donations are accepted. The artifacts range from the Civil War to present day and include uniforms, equipment, weaponry, paintings, photos books, personal letters, diaries, medals and a host of other relevant US military items. Join Curator Michael Kraus and Collections Manager Lisa Terrano for a fascinating look “behind the scenes” at what it is like to work with the museum’s collection. The program will specifically highlight significant objects that were donated in 2025 and the stories behind them.

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.

Lisa Terrano Bio:

Lisa Terrano is the Collections Manager at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.  She joined the Museum in 2015 and has always had a passionate interest in military history. She is responsible for the safe storage of artifacts in the permanent collection, cataloging artifacts and has worked on display installations, museum tours, grant writing and fundraising events. She holds Masters in Military History from American Public University and a BA in History and Minor in Historical Preservation from the University of Pittsburgh.