April 7, 2021 at 9:22 am
Bill McClure's collection of locally-produced pandemic-themed beer cans is headed for the Washington State Historical Society. (Bill McClure)
Museums all over the United States have been collecting artifacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with an eye toward future exhibits looking back at this strange era. This has meant a lot of masks, of course, but also things like print-outs of test results and hand-made signs announcing impromptu restaurant closures.
A Tacoma man heard the call for artifacts made locally by the Washington State Historical Society. He’s now looking to donate a collection of items that are a little more colorful than the average PPE or hand-made sign.