Friends of Independence Artifact Night

Contact

Friends of Independence National Historical Park 

attn@friendsofindependence.org 
215-861-4971 

When

Wednesday March 12, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT

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Where

Independence Hall 
Enter security at 5th and Chestnut Street
Go through the South Door of Independence Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19106 

 
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Members-only Artifacts Night 

March 12, 2014

Rising Sun Chair

Join the Friends of Independence and Independence National Historical Park’s head curator, Karie Diethorn, as we explore two artifacts that are always on display for the public, but rarely ever seen up close.  On March 12th for our 3rd Annual Member-only Artifact Night, we will be discussing the Pennsylvania Coat of Arms painting that hangs in the Court Room of Independence Hall and the newly restored Rising Sun Chair in the Assembly Room of Independence Hall.   

The presentation will feature the Coat of Arms, from its fascinating history to its need for restoration and preservation.  We will discuss the aging condition of the painting over time and how, through the conservation process, we will be able to protect the painting in the future.  Also, as part of our talk on the conservation of artifacts, we will take an up close look at the Rising Sun Chair, which just recently went through its own conservation procedure.

Cost:  $10.00 for members.  A guest may also be invited for an additonal $10.

 If you would like to attend, but are not a member, please call our office at 215-861-4971.