Made To Last: Textiles of Early Connecticut at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

In 2025, the Connecticut Museum is celebrating its 200th birthday! We’re excited to present a series of programs that will shine a light on some of our most treasured collection items.

In this program, Connecticut weaver Margaret Liljedahl will talk about modern fiber arts, and use historic textiles from our collection to show how techniques have evolved over the years. Textile production was a critical part of the economy and culture of colonial New England, the echoes of which can still be heard today! This interactive presentation will cover the tools and techniques used to produce textiles in Connecticut during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Detail of a bed curtain attributed to Priscilla Kingsbury, ca. 1780 – Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.