Early American Needlework and National Identity

Explore how early American needlework played a role in shaping national identity in this insightful lecture with Emily Whitted. Held at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum in Wethersfield, the talk connects needlework to early female education and civic development after the American Revolution. Whitted, guest curator of the exhibition American Girlhood, draws on pieces from multiple collections to reveal the cultural significance of these 'civic stitches.' The museum offers accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms, making it a welcoming spot to deepen your understanding of early American history.