18th Century Historic Fashion Symposium
August 16, 2026
2:00 PM
–7:00 PM
Historic Rock Ford will host an 18th Century Historic Fashion Symposium consisting of three lectures, a self-guided tour of the General Hand Mansion with the opportunity to see Katharine Hand's dress, and a catered dinner by Gourmet Julie's Way (gluten-free and vegetarian options available). The lectures will be held in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn.
Presenters are as follows:
Christina M. Sherry presents "Katharine Hand: Discovering a Person through Clothing."
Angela Burnley presents "From Cottage to Factory: The Evolution of Textiles for Fashion in the Last Quarter of the 18th Century."
Brooke Welborn presents "Cutting to the Figure: The Evolution of Mantua-Making in the Last Quarter of the 18th Century."
More information regarding the presentation topics, proposed schedule, and presenters' biographies may be found on the ticketing link.
$70 Non-Members and $60 Rock Ford Members See less
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