Preserving history means not only safeguarding artifacts from the ravages of time but also protecting them from fire damage and related risks.
The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, which houses relics from the defining period in the country’s history, faced serious challenges when it took possession of Gen.George Washington’s original sleeping and office tent. The tent was a boon to the museum, but its fragile condition raised concerns about how it could be safely protected once it was erected.