Thursday, January 28 at 7 pm

In this talk presented by the Sheldon Museum via ZOOM, Ellery Foutch, Assistant Professor in the American Studies department at Middlebury College, will discuss memorial wreaths and mourning objects created in Vermont in the 1800s. Crafted from hair, fabric, and materials considered precious to the deceased, these artifacts offer a window into the lives and emotions of Vermonters of the past. Some of the hairwork examples are from the Sheldon Museum's collection.

Registration is free, but please consider a donation to the Museum. For more information and to register, go to the Events page on the Sheldon's website, www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.
Email henrysheldonmuseum@gmail.com with questions.

2021 marks the bicentennial of the August 15, 1821 birth in Salisbury, VT of Henry Luther Sheldon, the Museum's founder. Throughout the year, the Sheldon will present special exhibits and programs related to the extensive collections amassed by Henry. The Museum, Research Center, and Museum Store are temporarily closed in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions, but hopes to reopen in the spring. In the meantime, exhibits and programs will be presented virtually.

Dec 13, 2024, 5 to 8 PM

Dec 13, 2024, 5:30 to 8 PM

Dec 14, 2024, 4 PM