National Black Memorabilia, Art, Doll & Collectible Show

The National Black Memorabilia, Art, Doll & Collectible Show will be Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, 2011 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This is located in the Greater Washington, DC area. Show hours are Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm, and Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. Admission is $6. There will be many vendors from across the United States with black memorabilia, fine art, dolls and collectibles for sale including historical artifacts and documents, books, stamps, paintings, prints, textiles, autographs, toys, advertisements, photos, art, political and civil rights memorabilia, kitchen collectibles, coins, posters, sports and entertainment memorabilia, postcards and much more. Attendees will be able to purchase original art and meet the artist. Educational exhibits include slavery artifacts, Jim Crow memorabilia, the Buffalo Soldiers, Negro League Baseball, Marcus Garvey, Black Panther Party, Tuskegee Airmen, Malcolm X, George Washington Carver, Dorothy Dandridge memorabilia and more. This is the largest black memorabilia,art, doll and collectible show in the country, and it attracts major vendors and collectors alike. There will be plenty of good food and free parking. The show is indoors and will be held rain or shine. To reach the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg take I-270 exit 11 and follow the signs. For more information or vendor space reservations, call (301)649-1915, e-mail Ljohnsonshows@aol.com or view the website www.johnsonshows.com.