Antique Appraisal Day set for March 24

EAST HAMPTON — The Chatham Historical Society will host its 23rd annual Antique Appraisal Day, Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the East Hampton Library Community Room, 105 Main St.

There will be four appraisers on site: Bill Barrows of Thomas Barrows and Sons, Ltd. of Portland, Larry Shapiro of Glastonbury Appraisals, and Michael Westman and Justine DeMetrick of Newport, R.I.

Verbal appraisals will be given on furniture, glassware, china, artwork, musical instruments, military pieces, dolls, jewelry, quilts as well as European, Asian, and Island items and more.

The cost is $6 per item, supporting the fundraiser for the continual upkeep of the society’s two museum buildings and 1840 one-room schoolhouse on Bevin Boulevard.

Light refreshments of coffee, tea, cookies, fruit, and assorted desserts can also be purchased. For information, call 860 267-8953.