Brookside Farm Museum

Tending the Story: The Fabric of Our Lives."&nbsp; 19th century New England frothed over with cloth, from the madness for merino sheep to King Cotton spinning &amp; weaving through&nbsp;manufacturies like the satinett mill on Pattagansett Lake.&nbsp; Yet fabric from this era was carefully conserved, meticulously mended, and skillfully pieced, leaving us valuable lessons in sustainability &amp; creativity.&nbsp; Costumed Educators from the Dirty Blue Shirts will explore the textiles available to the Avery household &amp; their complex origin stories, discuss how stitches can become acts of craftivism &amp; self-expression, and practice a variety of making &amp; mending skills. This textile-themed living history event is set in the 1850s/1860s. Drop by at any time between 5:30 and 8:30 PM.&nbsp; Refreshments will be provided.&nbsp; A $10 donation is suggested to support Brookside. 
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Local Event: Friday Night at the Farm, Tending the Story:  The Fabric of our Lives 

New London County

The Lymes

Connecticut

Friday Night at the Farm, Tending the Story: ...

Tending the Story: The Fabric of Our Lives."  19th century New England frothed over with cloth, from the madness for merino...

Friday Night at the Farm, Tending the Story:  The Fabric of our Lives 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Waterford

Middlesex County

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Montville

Chris Rhatigan 

New London

The Haddams-Killingworth

Clinton

Groton

Ledyard

Norwich

New Haven County

Alfred Branch

Madison

This auction is live now and runs through Tuesday, August 25th. It begins to close at 7pm. You can click onto the auction site now and look at the items, register for the auction and begin to bid. They will ask you for your CC information ignorer to bid on items.
It Features antiques, vintage pieces, fine art, rugs and more from local estates. The auction pick up day is Friday, August 28, 2026 from 11am - 2pm. Depending on the items(s) purchased, there are 2 pick up locations....Both are in Westport, CT and are 3 minutes apart in distance. You will be notified on your emailed invoice and by text which pick up location has your item(s). If you cannot make the pick up day/time, Simply Estated MUST be notified before the August 28th. Any items that you are having shipped MUST be picked up within 10 days of the closing of the auction.
If any and all items are not picked up within this time frame, Simply Estated will consider your items abandoned and you will forfeit all right to the item.
We do not offer in-house shipping. The winning bidder will be responsible for their own shipping . Please contact us prior to bidding for a list of our recommended 3rd party shipping companies. All bids are final and are subject to our terms and conditions.

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Fairfield County

Westport

August Summer Auction

This auction is live now and runs through Tuesday, August 25th. It begins to close at 7pm. You can click onto the auction site...

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Friday Night at the Farm, Tending the Story: The Fabric of our Lives

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5:30 PM

Brookside Farm Museum, 33 Society Rd, East Lyme, CT

August Summer Auction