Skip to main content
Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

From the Vault: 19th Century Death Culture

October 15, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for our next monthly members event – From the Vault. This month we will be focusing on objects and materials in our collection that relate to 19th century death culture. Stop into the Woolworth Library anytime between 6pm and 7pm on Friday, October 15th to view strange and fascinating items which include a pristine mourning dress from 1875; jewelry made from the hair of deceased loved ones; postcards of the frozen victims of a steamboat crash, and much more!

If you’re not yet a member, and you’d like to be, make sure you visit our membership page to join.

Details

Date:
October 15, 2021
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

The Stonington Historical Society
Phone
860-535-8445
Email
director@stoningtonhistory.org
View Organizer Website

Venue

The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center
40 Palmer Street
Stonington, CT 06378 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
86