On Saturday, October 2, 2021, two conservators from the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh will be at the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort to answer your questions and give their professional advice on how to preserve and protect precious family heirlooms, such as quilts, wedding dresses, clocks, jewelry, musical instruments, military uniforms, and many other objects. Textile conservator Paige Myers and objects conservator Jennifer French will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each conservator can meet with an individual for up to 30 minutes.