To collect is as old as humankind. Our natural need to gather and covet objects may have been born originally out of survival and necessity, but collecting as a pastime has evolved into an entire industry, especially with the advent of the Internet. The question is "what do you collect?" Stamps, coins, baseball cards, bottles, stickers, toys, magnets, you name it! The list is endless! To provide an opportunity for local collectors to share their objects and knowledge, on Saturday, September 27th from 1-4pm, the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host "Penchants and Proclivities," the first in a series of events showcasing personal collections from around the region. During these events, participants are invited to display and share their collections with the visiting public in the museum's Victorian Parlor. Reservations are required for collectors wishing to set up a display and they should reserve a space no later than Friday, September 26th. To register, or ask questions about criteria and other guidelines, call the park at 276-523-1322 or email swvamuseum@dcr.virginia.gov.