The Madison Historical Society presents The 2025 Frederick Lee Lectures The Art of Collecting From exceptional works of art to dinosaur bones, collecting is a passion that our presenters have mastered. Join us on three Sunday afternoons to hear their behind-the-scenes stories and secrets. David Skelly, Director, Yale Peabody Museum February 9 @4 PM David will provide an inside look at the Peabody's origins and the development of its collection of more than 14 million objects and specimens. Allan Katz, folk art expert and collector January 19@4 PM Recognizable from his many appearances on "Antiques Road Show," Allan is one of the nation's foremost dealers and collectors of American folk art. He will define folk art and will speak about collecting vintage American pieces. Stephanie Wiles, Director, Yale University Art Gallery March 12 @4 PM By looking at exceptional works of art, Stephanie will illustrate the opportunities and challenges in art collection today. MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lectures will be presented at the Madison First Congregational Church's Hubley Hall and online via Zoom. For more information and to register for Zoom, visit www.madisonhistory.org Generous financial support was provided by The Madison Foundation. We appreciate YOUR support. Suggested donation $5. The Madison Historical Society presents The 2025 Frederick Lee Lectures The Art of Collecting From exceptional works of art to dinosaur bones , collecting is a passion that our presenters have mastered . Join us on three Sunday afternoons to hear their behind - the - scenes stories and secrets . David Skelly , Director , Yale Peabody Museum February 9 @ 4 PM David will provide an inside look at the Peabody's origins and the development of its collection of more than 14 million objects and specimens . Allan Katz , folk art expert and collector January 19 @ 4 PM Recognizable from his many appearances on " Antiques Road Show , " Allan is one of the nation's foremost dealers and collectors of American folk art . He will define folk art and will speak about collecting vintage American pieces . Stephanie Wiles , Director , Yale University Art Gallery March 12 @ 4 PM By looking at exceptional works of art , Stephanie will illustrate the opportunities and challenges in art collection today . MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lectures will be presented at the Madison First Congregational Church's Hubley Hall and online via Zoom . For more information and to register for Zoom , visit www.madisonhistory.org Generous financial support was provided by The Madison Foundation . We appreciate YOUR support . Suggested donation $ 5 .