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Historical Collaboration in TLGV at the Optical Heritage Museum
The Last Green Valley invites you! What: Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley When: Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. (snow date is Sunday, February 26th) Where: Optical Heritage Museum , 12 Crane Street, Southbridge, MA. More info! Who is invited: All historical societies, librarians, or other like-minded organizations and individuals that focusand enjoy preserving and passing on our history. Topic: Take a journey through time, discovering the fascinating origins of not just the optical industry, but the history behind the many simple household items we take for granted today. “FOCUS” on thousands of items on display including microscopes, Lensometers, multifocal and antique spectacles. Enjoy incredible moments in history and “SEE” how our lives would be very different without these scientific discoveries. Host Dick Whitney is a passionate wealth of knowledge that he can’t wait to share with all of us! This tour was a smash hit during the most recent Walktober! Enjoy a presentation& tour by Dick Whitney of the many OHM Galleries, filled with antique spectacles, equipment, the AO collection, history of Southbridge and more. . Why: Rich history exists in our National Heritage Corridor. Stories beg to be passed on, and our skills & talents shared! Schedule: 1:00-1:15 p.m. Arrive & Mingle 1:15-1:30 p.m. Brief Introductions – tell us who you are & where you from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Presentation & Tour of the many OHM Galleries, filled with antique spectacles, equipment, the AO collection, history of Southbridge and more. 2:45-3:00 p.m. Q&A, Refreshments, Wrap-up Join us for Historical Collaborations in The Last Green Valley! THE GOAL? To offer a quarterly event, featuring an exciting & informative historical topic each session, presented by each of you! Show off your specialty. Instead of working alone & duplicating efforts, let’s pitch in to work & learn together! After all, HISTORY is OUR STORY. Together we care for it, enjoy it and pass it on. Join the collaboration to conserve our history in the National Heritage Corridor. Secure your spot now! RSVP TO marcy@tlgv.org or call 860-774-3300. http://thelastgreenvalley.org/ http://www.opticalheritagemuseum.com/
Date and Time
Saturday Feb 25, 2017
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Saturday, February 25, 2017, 1-3pm
Location
Optical Heritage Museum, 12 Crane St., Southbridge, MA 01550
Fees/Admission
FREE
Contact Information
marcy@tlgv.org
860-774-3300
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