As part of the Kingston’s sesquicentennial celebrations, you are invited to bring any object you think relates to the theme “What’s Your Story?” Bring your favourite book, your go-to conversation piece or any item that inspires a story, then display that item and share. Learn the untold stories of Kingston’s heritage through the objects of others.The Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic sites (KAM), in partnership with the City of Kingston, as part of the series of pop-up museum events throughout 2017 will feature The next “Bring Your Thing” event at the Isabel Turner Branch of Kingston Frontenac Public Library, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Local storytelling expert Selina Chiarelli will be sharing tips on how to tell the best story (http://selinachiarelli.com/) and Charly Chiarelli, veteran storyteller and actor, will share his personal tale. See artifacts from local collections, including from the Marine Museum and the local histories and genealogy collection of Kingston Frontenac Public Library.Bring your thing and share your story! If you can’t make the events, you can follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @kingstonmuseums. Use the hashtag #BYTKingston to share your “What’s Your Story?” items. KAM would like to thank the City of Kingston for its support of this initiative. For more information about future Bring Your Thing events visit kingstonmuseums.ca/events.- 30 - For more information, please contact: Darragh De Groot, Community Exhibitions CoordinatorKingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries & Historic SitesTel: 613-507-4017Email: popup@kingstonmuseums.ca For more information of the City of Kingston’s role, call the media hotline at 613-546-4291 ext. 2300
