A Day in the Life
Ever wonder what a day in my job as a Curator of Collections is like? Read on for a little snapshot of a full day for me at the William […]
Carvel Hall Confusion: A Hotel or a Knife Company?
When you mention the name Carvel Hall, you may instantly think of the hotel that once was at the William Paca House…or the knife company famous for their steak and […]
Caring For Your Treasures: Fire & Water
Fire and water might seem like obvious agents of destruction. Many of us have witnessed first-hand the effects of these elements. But there is more to them than catastrophic damage. […]
Caring For Your Treasures: Thieves & Dissociation
It’s unfortunate, but sometimes things get lost. Whether the loss is from criminal activity or misplacing something, the results can be upsetting, to say the least. For this post, I’ve […]
Caring For Your Treasures: 10 Agents of Deterioration
The first step in protecting your treasures is understanding just what causes damage to them in the first place. Once you know the potential threats you can prioritize and follow-through […]
Caring For Your Treasures: Introduction
On the weekends, I’ve taken to doing some spring cleaning, sorting, and maintenance around my home. Many of you may be doing the same, and wondering how best to care […]
Celebrating Nature
Happy Earth Day! While we are celebrating 50 years of the official holiday, people in Annapolis and across the globe were appreciating nature long before now. Here at the William […]