What Did Kids Wear in Colonial America?

ages 5 - 11

Step back into colonial America and discover what children wore and why.

In this hands-on workshop, young participants explore historical images of colonial children, feel the difference between linen, wool, and cotton fabric swatches, and design their own colonial-inspired outfit on a fashion template. Guided by literature and images from 1700s America, children learn how clothing reflected daily life, work, and social class in colonial times.

Includes: read-aloud · fabric exploration · fashion template design activity · group reflection

Open to kids ages 5 - 11. Registration not required, but space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Call or visit the library with any questions. 

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