Spring Conferences at Plimoth Plantation

 

Spring Conferences at Plimoth Plantation

April 2015: Historic Lifeways with Stuart Peachey
June 2015: Trimmings: Adorning the Fashionable Figure in the 17th Century

Immerse yourself in history at one of Plimoth Plantation’s spring conferences. This spring, Plimoth will be hosting British historian Stuart Peachey in April for a historic lifeways event, and celebrating the small things during June’s 17th-Century Trimmings Conference. These weekends will balance academic inquiry and practical learning, providing participants with the chance to expand their knowledge of the early Atlantic world. Whether you are simply curious about historical accessorizing, or seeking to improve the depth of your re-enacting, you can find something to love at our spring conferences!

April 17th - 19th

Historic Lifeways Conference with Stuart Peachey

This weekend, Plimoth Plantation welcomes British historian Stuart Peachey, an expert on the lives of common people in Elizabethan and Stuart England. Attend lectures on 17th century clothing, accessories and foodways, participate in character development exercises, view craft demonstrations and join in a century-spanning muster! Whether your kit is from the 1680s or the 1860s, the study of material culture is a great tool for reenacting in an authentic way.

Full weekend: $200 Members, $250 Non-Members

One day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday): $90 Members, $115 Non-Members

** Early Bird Special** Register before March 14th and receive 10% off!

Find more information and a complete schedule of events at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-lifeways-conference-with-stuart-peachey-tickets-15657204119

June 5th - 7th

Trimmings: Adorning the Fashionable Figure in the 17th Century

Plimoth Plantation’s 17th-Century Trimmings Conference will take place on June 6 and 7, 2015. The process and purpose of adorning oneself with decorative and embellished wardrobes was an important part of the post-medieval world. The trimmings trade contributed to a global economy, supported a complex guild structure, and bolstered expressions of social and economic class.

From the lush embroidery of a jacket to the delicate frills of a bobbin-lace collar, the 17th century was rife with sartorial flair. Discover the trades behind the trimmings, and join us for a weekend of the small things.

More information coming soon! Check our website at http://www.plimoth.org/learn/programs-adults for the latest updates!