Fri, Aug 21
|33 Society Rd
Tending the Story: The Fabric of Our Lives
19th century New England frothed over with cloth, from the madness for merino sheep to King Cotton spinning & weaving through manufacturies like the Satinett Mill on Pattagansett Lake.
Time & Location
Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
33 Society Rd, 33 Society Rd, Niantic, CT 06357, USA
About the event
Friday 21 August: "Tending the Story: The Fabric of Our Lives." 19th century New England frothed over with cloth, from the madness for merino sheep to King Cotton spinning & weaving through manufacturies like the satinett mill on Pattagansett Lake. Yet fabric from this era was carefully conserved, meticulously mended, and skillfully pieced, leaving us valuable lessons in sustainability & creativity. We'll explore the textiles available to the Avery household & their complex origin stories, discuss how stitches can become acts of craftivism & self-expression, and practice a variety of making & mending skills. This textile-themed living history event is set in the 1850s/1860s.
Tickets
General Admission
Up to three hours in the historic house living history exhibit. Refreshments are provided.
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