Victorian Jewelry to be the topic of the April meeting of the Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society

[April 15, 2023]   LINCOLN - Lincoln native Abbie Alexander will be presenting a program on, "Victorian Jewelry," as well as giving jewelry appraisals during the Monday, April 17, meeting of the Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society.

Alexander has taught classes at Heartland Community College in Normal, for the Peoria Park District, and at the Osher Lifelong Learning Center at Bradley University.

She will have a variety of handouts for those attending and plans to bring her appraisal tools, including a diamond tester, scales, and magnifier. The appraisals will be offered following a brief business meeting.

There will be no charge for appraisals, but donations to the Genealogical Society would be appreciated. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend this event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Society building, 114 N. Chicago St., located across the street from the Lincoln Depot and Tourism office.

[Diane Osborn]