Educator Workshop | Threads of a Nation: Preserving Presidential Clothing
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:30 AM CST · Chicago History Museum · Chicago, IL
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See clothing worn by John Adams, George Washington, and the Lincolns through the lens of museum preservation and discover how staff care for collections both in storage and during exhibitions. Explore how you can incorporate objects, their stories, and the science of their care into your classroom instruction. Hear from Threads of a Nation curator Olivia Mahoney, make STEAM connections to museum work, and receive FREE classroom resources. Free; RSVP required. Recommended for elementary through high school educators.