Moments of GloryCollectionsCommemoration is an ancient human tendency.It has been recognized by scholars as an important aspect of ritual in human societies. We fill our living areas with objects reflective of our own lives and those of our ancestors. We fill museums with objects reminiscent of our famous and not so famous members.
Some museums, like halls of fame, collect only commemorative objects. Museums of the past also were more specialized. They exhibited artifacts to glorify famous men and certain historical events. Historical interest and inquiry has since broadened. As our society has produced vast quantities of commemorative objects, museum collections have similarly expanded. Nevertheless, the achievements of individuals, ordinary as well as famous, are still an important part of our history.
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Although
museums collect much more, they keep commemorative objects to
inform their visitors about specific events, prevalent activities, the
impact of people's lives and work, and how communities document all
these things.
This concludes the virtual tour of Moments
of Glory. 
