Hundreds of Bahamians are expected to pack the grounds of Collins House on Shirley Street Saturday, February, 6, 2016 when The Historic Bahamas Foundation and a dozen sister NGOs host the first fair of its kind - a trinkets to treasures sale and extravaganza with shared proceeds benefitting more than a dozen causes and thousands of Bahamians. The Fair, a fund-raiser for the Historic Bahamas Foundation to assist with the restoration of historically significant sites, will give locals and visitors a chance to come face to face with live entertainment while browsing booths filled with fine art, rare books, antiques, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, collectibles, electronics, and other treasures.

"When we first discussed raising funds to assist with the restoration of important historic sites that need tender loving care to secure their preservation, we wanted to do something fitting that would combine the past and the present but reach the general public who often overlook the value of the physical heritage," said Diane Phillips, a director of the Historic Bahamas Foundation and Chairman of the fair. "We hit upon the idea of a fair with art, antiques, books and collectibles, and then thought, why not include other organizations that would bring collectibles, art and goods and share in the proceeds, giving them a chance to raise funds while adding to the array of interesting items available for sale."

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