Want to be creative and learn about the 18th century? Log in to a weekly virtual Living History program via Zoom with Dimenna Museum's Living History coordinator, Cheyney McKnight, and explore the kind of clothing people wore in colonial America.

The programs are offered at 1pm Eastern, 12pm Central, 10am Pacific time

Discover 18th-Century Clothing!
Wednesday, April 15
Learn about different pieces of historic clothing, how garments were constructed, and the process of getting dressed in the 18th century. Bring a paper and pencil and start sketching your own outfits.
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Discover 18th-Century Clothing: Make a Bedgown
Wednesday, April 22
Learn all about the most common women’s garment in the 18th century : a bedgown! A bedgown was a common garment worn as a top over petticoats by working-class women. Try your hand at making a bedgown or shirt using materials you have around the house! No sewing required.
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Discover 18th-Century Clothing: Make a Petticoat
Wednesday, April 29
This week, focus on the petticoat! Learn about the most common materials and construction of this 18th-century staple. Then, gather materials from around the house to make your own! No sewing required.
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Discover 18th-Century Clothing: Make the Accessories
Wednesday, May 6
Discover the accessories that tie the entire 18th-century ensemble together. Put the finishing touches on your outfit by making a cap or tricorn hat using household items! No sewing required.
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