Top Fredericksburg restaurants will provide the culinary magic for the Pre-Event Cocktail Reception on Friday evening, April 20, part of the What’$ It Worth? Appraisal event at the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg.

Hors d’oeuvres and desserts from Amish Market, Bejas, Chocolat, Dutchman's, Fredericksburg Fudge, Navajo Grill, Sophie's, Sugar and Smoke, and Sunset Grill will be served inside the Historic Sanctuary and Social Hall from 6:30 until 9 p.m. Guest Speaker Kenneth Hafertepe, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Museum Studies at Baylor University, will deliver a presentation on Fredericksburg Furniture. Guests will also enjoy beer, wine, champagne, and soft drinks, along with door prizes and silent auction.

Shoppers are invited to the new Rare Find$ Market, on both Friday and Saturday, April 20 & 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Pioneer Museum grounds. Select vendors will offer their unique items for sale to the public.

Appraisal Day is Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patrons are invited to bring their items to the Historic Sanctuary, 312 West San Antonio Street. Appraisals are offered at $10 per item, with no limit on items. Large items can be appraised by bringing a high-quality photograph.

Independent antique appraisers will be on hand to gauge the value of treasures and collectibles, including furniture, paintings, sculpture, art, books, textiles, silver, glass, toys, guns, knives, western and Fredericksburg memorabilia.

There is free admission to the Market on both days. Reception tickets are $30 for GCHS members and $35 for non-members, and include one free appraisal on Saturday.

For information and to purchase tickets, call 830-990-8441, email , or visit online at www.pioneermuseum.net.