Make a Bonnet! Historical Sewing Workshop with Penny River Costumes

Let’s hit the trails! We will be learning how to ID and record fungi while walking the trails at Historic Hanna’s Town. We will take our pocket journals and see how many mushrooms we can eye spy!

Please dress accordingly for walking in wooded areas.

Historic Hanna’s Town is a beautiful and quiet Westmoreland County park. While we do work to preserve our historic built environment on site, we are also dedicated to preserving our natural environment through demonstration gardens, native plant restoration, and developing walking trails.

Pre-registration encouraged. Walk-ins also welcome. Please check in at the front desk of the Museum Shop upon arrival.

$10 for non-members | $8 for members.

Register here: https://westmorelandhistory.org/event-directory/flannel-roots-farm-workshops-registration/

Flannel Roots is an LGBTQIA+ owned regenerative agricultural business that was founded in 2021, rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability and community education. The founders, Brittany and Jill, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, each contributing unique skills that enhance their mission. Both Brittany and Jill are certified by Mushroom Mountain and hold qualifications in Edible Mushroom Safety Identification, allowing them to safely forage and sell mushrooms. Their main passion lies in exploring the permaculture uses of fungi within ecosystems, and they actively engage in educational pop-ups and workshops.

Join us for a special evening at the scenic Winnie Palmer Nature Preserve as we raise a glass to the start of this year’s Historic House Tour. This festive kickoff celebration will set the stage for a memorable tour experience on Saturday, September 19, featuring the historic places and stories of Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.

Save the date. More details coming soon.

Join us on Saturday, September 19, for this year’s Historic House Tour at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. This special tour will highlight the campus’s historic spaces, beautiful architecture, and the stories that have shaped one of the region’s most treasured landmarks.

More details coming soon.

Learn to sew your very own bonnet with Jessica Young of Penny River Costumes!

You will learn about historical hand sewing practices and create your very won bonnet! Jessica will help guide you through each stitch and provide you with all the materials you’ll need.

This workshop includes:

• Fabric and sewing materials
• Access to “Cut from the Same Cloth” Exhibit Gallery
• Creation of a unique accessory made by you!

$55 for Members | $65 for Non-Members

Spots are limited. Register here: https://westmorelandhistory.org/event-directory/historical-hand-sewing-workshop-with-penny-river-costumes-registration/

Jessica Young is the owner/operator of Penny River LLC, a company that specializes in making and teaching about 18th century clothing and accessories.  A graduate of the University of Richmond with degrees in theatre/costuming and history, Jessica has worked for Colonial Williamsburg as a costumer, and Carnegie Mellon University’s drama department.  Through Penny River, she has made garments for a number of museums, theaters, films, and television series, including Outlander and Bridgerton.

Learn to sew your very own petticoat with Jessica Young of Penny River Costumes!

You will learn about historical hand sewing practices and create your very own petticoat! Petticoats were a type of skirt or undergarment often worn by women in the 18th century. Whether you’re a reenactor or living historian looking to add a new garment to your collection, a historical fashion enthusiast, or just interested in learning how to a sew an item, Jessica will help guide you through each step of the process at this workshop!

This workshop includes:

• Fabric and sewing materials
• Access to “Cut from the Same Cloth” Exhibit Gallery
• Creation of a unique accessory made by you!

$55 for Members | $65 for Non-Members

Spots are limited. Register here: https://westmorelandhistory.org/event-directory/historical-hand-sewing-workshop-with-penny-river-costumes-registration/

Jessica Young is the owner/operator of Penny River LLC, a company that specializes in making and teaching about 18th century clothing and accessories.  A graduate of the University of Richmond with degrees in theatre/costuming and history, Jessica has worked for Colonial Williamsburg as a costumer, and Carnegie Mellon University’s drama department.  Through Penny River, she has made garments for a number of museums, theaters, films, and television series, including Outlander and Bridgerton.