Historical Craft Workshop with the Minnesota Historical Society
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2013
End Date
January 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
McLeod
Project Overview
Portable sewing kits were an essential accessory during the Civil War. During this workshop participants will create modern versions of these popular kits.
Project Details
32 attended
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750
Direct expenses
$750
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will discover the history of the portable sewing kits used during the 1860's by soldiers as well as frontiersmen. Experience the making of the sewing kits with supplies provided. Broaden knowledge of a historical craft for those interested in the art of sewing.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants completing program evaluations commented that this was 'an excellent program' and 'very informative' and they 'enjoyed the hands on aspect' of the workshops.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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