Clarkston Community Historical Society needs a few more antiques to fill its popular Antiques Tent at Clarkston’s 35th annual Art in the Village, Sept. 19-20 in Depot Park.
Proceeds from the sale help fund the society? two yearly museum exhibits and acquisition of Clarkston artifacts for the permanent museum collection. Donors will receive a receipt for the full market value of the antiques.
‘This is a perfect way for people to get rid of any antiques or collectibles that they didn’t sell at summer garage sales, or to make room for new finds,? said President Jennifer Arkwright.
The historic society will accept donations at the Clarkston DPW garage on Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. To make alternative arrangements, including arranging pickup of larger quantities or larger items, call 248-922-0270.
Art in the Village features original paintings, photography, glassware, jewelry, fabric arts, wood works and other artwork. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free.
It also includes live music, children’s activities and a variety of foods sold by local civic organizations and charities. New items for sale in the Merchandise Tent will include children’s T-shirts, notecards with historic Clarkston images, specially designed’eco-friendly shopping bags and Christmas ornaments. The society also will sell locally pressed fresh apple cider and delicious doughnuts.
A Silent Auction Tent returns, full of items donated to the society by artists participating in the show.
‘Whether you enjoy modern art or antique china, Art in the Village truly has something for everyone,? Arkwright said. ‘Many of our visitors get a head start on holiday shopping.?
Art in the Village is CCHS? primary annual fundraiser. Proceeds help the Historical Society acquire and preserve artifacts, photographs and documents relating to Clarkston’s history.
This year, the society bought a Victorian desk and medical tools that once belonged to a prominent Clarkston physician; a19th century quilt from the Maybee family and other Clarkston artifacts. Items such as these are featured in biannual exhibits at the Clarkston Heritage Museum, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and is owned and operated by the society. It also hosts educational programs for youth and adults.
The society and Heritage Museum is in the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road. All donations of cash and artifacts are tax-deductible.
Call 248-922-0270 for more information or visit www.clarkstonhistorical.org.