“Restoration Roadshow” for Flood Damaged Items

The Historic New Orleans Collection, in collaboration the West Baton Rouge Museum, the Office of Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, and area conservators will present a “Restoration Roadshow” to provide the public with free consultations for flood-damaged belongings on Sunday, October 16, 2016, from noon-4 p.m. The Roadshow will take place at the Mall of Louisiana, inside near the Dillards entrance, at 6401 Bluebonnet Boulevard in Baton Rouge.

Experts in conservation and preservation will be on hand to examine a variety of items – including books and paper documents, frames and mirrors, furniture, glass and ceramics, jewelry and metals, paintings, photographs, and textiles – and provide practical advice on the preservation those flood-damaged items.

Admission is free. Visitors can bring their items or photographs of their items – or simply their questions – to the event. Attendees will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. For more, visit here.