They say they don't make things like they used to. They also say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

It's fitting that the oldest fundraiser held by the Lititz Historical Foundation (LHF) is an antiques show. The annual gathering of collectors and dealers has always served its purpose, so the local historical foundation has never found reason to change it.

"When you look at how long it's been around, that can tell you it's still a money maker for us," said LHF president Cory Van Brookhoven. "It's a lot of work and a lot of upfront costs for us, and it takes a lot of time to operate the show. For us, it's still worth it. It's still profitable. It's our largest fundraiser of the year, so it's important."

The 61st edition of LHF's annual antiques show will be conducted over two days at the end of this month, Friday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Warwick Middle School, 401 Maple St., Lititz. An admission fee will be charged at the door.

Refreshments can be purchased from a food truck that will be on-site.

"For enthusiasts, it's a big deal, and for us, it's a big deal," said Van Brookhoven. "Many shows have stopped or closed, but ours has kept going and been successful year after year."

Among the available treasures that will be bought and sold are doll items, stoneware, holiday items, Pennsylvania folk art, farm items, kitchen goods, textiles, early lighting, transferware, country wares and dry goods. Billed as an old-time country show, the antiques show features some items that date back to the 1700s and 1800s.

"Antiques can be anything. It's a very broad interpretation," said Van Brookhoven. "These aren't yard sale items. These are really high-quality, high-end-only antiques."

"Sometimes, if you buy an antique set of chairs, it might be around another hundred years," Van Brookhoven continued. "You could buy a new set and that doesn't last as long. Things that are highly collectible had value throughout the decades. Over the last about 18 years, the antiques market has been on a downturn, but with everything there are ebbs and flows."

More than 50 dealers from up and down the East Coast are expected to display their wares at LHF's antiques show. In addition, hundreds of collectors are expected to attend over the show's two days.

"It has a certain reputation, and I think that speaks to the quality of the show," said Van Brookhoven. "People come to expect quality merchandise."

LHF established its antiques show in 1962. The foundation also conducts tours, concerts and presentations as ways to raise funds for promoting and exploring Lititz's local history.

"(The antiques show has) always been our biggest fundraiser," said Van Brookhoven. "It goes with what we do. As a nonprofit, you could argue everything we do is a fundraiser. A large part of my time is spent fundraising."

For additional information about the Lititz Historical Foundation, go to http://www.lititzhistoricalfoundation.com.