Fashion, clothing, and textiles have emerged recently as important sources for better understanding our nation’s history. To mark Historic New England’s new exhibition, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution, we are bringing together scholars and curators from around New England to share stories about soldiers of color, patriotic women, and the Founding Fathers—and discussing what they wore and why it matters. The program features three presentations followed by a moderated Q&A with Nora Carleson, Historic New England’s Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts.
–Dressing Cicero: Erica Lome, Curator of Collections, Historic New England
–Purchasing Patriotism: Kimberly Alexander, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer, University of New Hampshire
–Costuming the Revolution: Chloe Chapin, Costume Designer, Fashion Historian, and Lecturer, Harvard University.