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Sheffield Historical Society's January Program03:59PM / Thursday, December 18, 2008
At the start of every year, members of the Sheffield Historical Society take up the mantle of artifact identification, search where no one has gone for years, and seek to uncover the name and function of some highly unusual objects. Society members invite you to join them in this standout program, the annual "What's It ?" Night, which will be held Friday, January 9, 2009, at 7:30 pm in Dewey Memorial Hall.
Society member and past-president, Chris Coenen, will lead and engage the audience in its quest to identify all types of objects brought from near and far. So bring along that item that's been sitting in your closet or on a shelf, the one you just can't seem to figure out. What is it? How was it used?
During the process of discovery, the objects are displayed on tables for all participants to view. Time is the master as audience members consider the size and shape of an item, and the material it is made of, in order to determine how previous members of the community once used that object as a tool or prized possession. The winner identifies the greatest number of these rare and old things. Will you be the one to grasp the purpose of each and every object? Even if you fail to identify everything (most people do), the evening always makes a fun and educational night out for friends and family.
The program as ever is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. If unfamiliar with Sheffield and its environs, Dewey Memorial Hall is the historic building located on the Sheffield Green immediately south of the Post Office. For more information, contact the Sheffield Historical Society at 413-229-2694. |
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