CANCELLED | Artisan Workshop: Make a Haversack
December 28, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.- December 28, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Museum of the American Revolution
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This workshop has been cancelled.
Join us for this one-day, in-person Artisan Workshop to learn “plain sewing” and create a Revolutionary soldier’s linen haversack, like a modern shoulder bag. Museum staff will discuss the history of haversacks and offer instruction on basic hand-sewing, inspired by textiles on display in the Museum's core exhibition. Use historical tools and techniques to complete a haversack to take home. This is a beginner workshop and no previous sewing experience is required.
This workshop includes a break for lunch participants are welcome to bring their own lunch or purchase lunch upon arrival.
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Classes on the American Revolution
Learn more about classes offered by the Museum, including five-week AmRev Seminar courses and hands-on Artisan Workshops.
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Winter Break at the Museum
December 26-31, 2022Throughout Winter Break at the Museum, join us to explore life during the winter months of the American Revolution through special events, costumed living history, wintery scenes in Revolution Place, hands-on discovery carts, engaging in-gallery talks, and much more for the whole family.
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Artisan Workshop: Make a Pinball
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