National Cherish an Antique Day
Antiques are unique, old artifacts that represent a previous era in society. They can be anything from a piece of furniture or artwork to jewelry or a watch. These products were often crafted by hand and made so sturdy that they have lasted all of these years. Antiques are collected for their age, rarity, condition, or unique features.
Many antiques are passed down through generations of families and are therefore of some intrinsic value to the owner. The market for antique purchasing has also flourished because of each object's uniqueness and character. People become interested and curious about each item's history and are willing to pay high prices for it. The demand and prices paid for these antiques have often led to widespread making of reproductions. But there is nothing like owning a historical artifact that no one else in the world owns.
To celebrate National Cherish an Antique Day, head to a nearby antique shop or dig through your own attic or closet. You may find some interesting knickknacks worth keeping!
This week is also National Bake Week
April is National Grilled Cheese Month
On this day in History:
682 - Robert La Salle claimed the lower Mississippi River and all lands that touch it for France.
1865 - General Robert E. Lee and his 26,765 troops surrendered to Union General Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. This event was effectively the end of the U.S. Civil War.
1770 - Captain James Cook discovered Botany Bay on the Australian continent.
1872 - S.R. Percy received a patent for dried milk.
1959 - NASA announced the selection of America's first seven astronauts.
Quote of the Day:
"The essence of personal mastery is learning how to generate and sustain creative tension in our lives."
--Peter M. Senge
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