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Still Missing. . .1776 & 1758 Powder Horns
Over fifty-three years ago, in June 1971, more than 30 historical firearms and other artifacts, including two engraved powder horns from 1776 and 1758, were stolen from the Old Stone Fort Museum in Schoharie, New York. A Little History About…
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Still Missing. . .Two Wilhelm Schimmel Eagles
Over forty-five years ago, in the winter of 1979, two very similar pieces of American folk art – wooden eagles with spread wings carved by Wilhelm Schimmel in the late 19th century – were stolen from two museums in Pennsylvania.…
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Protecting Our Cultural Heritage: A Call to Action for Congress
In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged as climate activists, protestors, and other bad actors have targeted priceless works of art and other cultural objects for damage and destruction. These acts, often intended to draw attention to urgent issues,…
