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WHO WE ARE

We are a group of living historians with a focus on historical fashion and clothing. We provide research based workshops in recreating historical fashion using methods and materials used in history.

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ACTIVITIES

Research and Education

SINGLE TOPIC WORKSHOPS

Half day or one day workshops focusing on a a single skill or research topic. Workshops typically include a presentation with research, documentation and period images of the skill/topic being taught plus hand on instruction.

SKILL BUILDING SEWING WEEKENDS

Multi day workshops built around a unifying topic includes multiple presenters and multiple hands on workshops. Meals are included.

DEMONSTRATIONS

Demonstrations about women's material culture and clothing including a presentation and garments for inspection by participants.

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Upcoming Events

18th Century Caps for 3 Classes of Women
Sat, Oct 26
Laurel Pool Room at 9th and Main Street
Oct 26, 2019, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Laurel Pool Room at 9th and Main Street, Laurel, MD, USA
Oct 26, 2019, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Laurel Pool Room at 9th and Main Street, Laurel, MD, USA
We will explore the variety of caps worn by women in the last quarter of the 18th century then begin constructing a cap to fit the social class of our choice. Please refer to our facebook page for registration information.
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The 1770's Backcountry Woman; A Skill Building Immersion Weekend
Fri, Oct 18
Historic Bethabara Park
Oct 18, 2019, 6:00 PM – Oct 20, 2019, 3:00 PM
Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106
Oct 18, 2019, 6:00 PM – Oct 20, 2019, 3:00 PM
Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106
This skill-building immersion weekend will feature a variety of hearth cooking, sewing and 'herbs & simples' workshops for women wanting to begin or improve their 18th c lower/middle class impression, while living & working in a reconstructed 1750-1780 'village' at Historic Bethabara Park.
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Federal Era Fashions Revealed: A Skill Building Sewing Weekend
Fri, Aug 16
Carroll Baldwin Hall
Aug 16, 2019, 7:00 PM – Aug 17, 2019, 8:00 PM
Carroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore St., Savage, MD 20763
Aug 16, 2019, 7:00 PM – Aug 17, 2019, 8:00 PM
Carroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore St., Savage, MD 20763
A skill-building sewing weekend with a Regency focus
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