FAKES & FORGERIES, Presented by the East Hampton Historical Society

The East Hampton Historical Society is proud to announce the speaking engagement of Charles F. Hummel, the esteemed expert on fakes, forgeries and reproductions in the realm of American decorative arts and antiques.  This highly anticipated program will be held at the East Hampton Historical Society’s Clinton Academy Museum on Saturday, April 21st, from 10am - 3pm. Charles Hummel, one of East Hampton’s most important historians and the respected author of “With Hammer in Hand, the Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York”, returns to the East End to conduct an in-depth workshop, taking participants on an illustrated adventure dealing with famous fakes and infamous forgers while informing collectors on how they too can learn to be their own detectives when purchasing treasures for their personal collections. 

FAKES & FORGERIES will pull both collectors and the general public alike into the intriguing and high stakes world of antique authentication. 

The registration fee is $60 for members of the East Hampton Historical Society and $70 for non-members.  Fee includes morning and afternoon programs and catered box lunch.  All proceeds will benefit the East Hampton Historical Society.  Space is limited.  Please call 31.324.6850 to register in advance.  For more information on the East Hampton Historical Society, please visit: www.easthamptonhistory.org