Treasures at the Museum: TAM Event Recap

Welcome! Here is where you can get all updates, event schedules, and news about the children’s book Treasures at the Museum by Ms. Deborra Richardson, Chair and Chief Archivist for the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s Archives Center. Treasures at the Museum is to be released September 2011 but here you can learn more about the book, the author, and more excitingly, before anyone else! This blog is being built so it is interactive and has something to offer for everyone including educators and professionals, parents, and even children. Take a look around, learn and explore, and have fun!

For more information, see the website of the publisher, The Elevator Group, at www.TheElevatorGroup.com. And visit Treasures at the Museum publishing site at http://www.theelevatorgroup.com/id40.html

Monday, December 5, 2011

TAM Event Recap

On Friday, December 2, Deborra Richardson appeared at the Main Street Barnes and Noble store's Book Fair in Exton, PA. The event, a fundraiser sponsored by the Chester County chapter of Jack and Jill, was quite lively.

When asked about recent visits to museums, 8 yr. old Matt spoke about his experiences digging for dinosaur bones, and 4 yr. old Sydney spoke of her excitement about seeing all kinds of museums. When asked about their special treasures, the children spoke of pictures, dolls, basketball trophies, and football players...

Special "shout outs" go to Matthew and his friend, and Sydney and her brother who spent lots of time asking and answering questions about museums and archives with TAM's author.

If ever you are in the neighborhood of Phildelphia suburbs near Exton, I highly recommend the Main Street Barnes and Noble. The staff is super friendly and the regular events are very engaging. Happy reading!

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Message From The Author:

Hello everyone and welcome to the TAM blog!

I have worked in archives, libraries and museums for several years now, which is surprising to me. Why? Because when I was a student, history was far from my favorite subject. I have often wanted to share my new excitement about history, with young folks such as you, so that you can look at history differently from the way you do at school. As my colleagues and I agree, history can be fun.

I wrote TAM to reach the children in my life and to share with them the work that my colleagues and I do. I invite you to begin explore the wonderful and exciting treasures that can be found in archives, libraries, and museums through this site.