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Why I Love Antiques: History You Can Hold in Your Hands

August 12, 2026

Every piece that comes through the National Road Antique Mall has a story. A cast iron skillet that fed a family through hard winters. A hand-stitched quilt that kept someone warm before central heat was a thing anyone had. A wooden crate stamped with a company name that no longer exists. I love antiques because they are history you can hold in your hands.

Paul Fowler

Paul Fowler

Paul writes about faith, family, and the restoration of the Jumanji Historic Farmhouse in Indiana. He is the author of Saving Grace and Pushing Through.

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