LECTURE | Civic Stitches: Early American Needlework and National Identity

Explore the role of needlework in shaping early American identity at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. This lecture, part of the American Girlhood exhibition, highlights how needlework was a key educational tool for girls after the Revolution. Guest curator Emily Whitted connects pieces from the exhibit with other public collections to reveal the civic and cultural significance of this craft. The event is offered both in person and via Zoom, making it accessible to all history and textile enthusiasts.