Material Culture Opening in June
Material Culture: Domestic Cloth-Making in 18th-Century New England
Open June 3, 2023 - October 31, 2023
This exhibition explores the material culture of early domestic textile arts and the tools used to produce linen and woolen cloth in rural New England homesteads. Material goods provide a window into standards of living, self-sufficiency, economic diversification, and the transition from frontier life to settled communities.
Upcoming Programs
Opening Day: Footprints of the Past: Local Textiles
Explore the footprints of the people and buildings of the past in the textile industry, from farm to factory. This event will feature conversations with character actors, demonstrations, short tours, images, and other activities designed to deepen the understanding and appreciation of our local history.
The demonstrations and the Museum admission is free to the public, donations are gratefully accepted. Museum will be open 1-4pm.
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Fundraisers
Forgotten Frontier Catalog
Forgotten Frontier Catalog
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