ANNISTON, AL — The Berman Museum will offer visitors an opportunity to explore artifacts not currently on exhibit during its upcoming Collection Conversations discussion group on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at noon.
Hosted by Anniston Museums and Gardens, Collection Conversations combines objects from the Berman Museum’s collection with a featured historical topic and book. The October program will focus on East Berlin and the Cold War.
The featured book is The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay. Reading the book is optional, and participants do not need to have read it to attend the discussion.
According to the museum, the program is designed for readers, history enthusiasts and others interested in learning more about the museum’s collections. Participants will have an opportunity to examine featured artifacts while discussing their historical context and related topics.
Guests may bring a lunch to eat during the noon program. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Collection Conversations is included with regular museum admission and is free for Anniston Museums and Gardens members.
The discussion group will continue in November with a program focused on Pearl Harbor. The featured book will be To Wake the Giant: A Novel of Pearl Harbor by Jeff Shaara. No meeting is scheduled for December.
The Berman Museum is part of Anniston Museums and Gardens and is located on Museum Drive in Anniston.
