Trace 250 years of American history through textiles, clothing, handmade fabrics and commemorative fashion. Students can connect sewing, manufacturing, independence-era homespun and Colorado’s 1876 statehood. This is an ongoing exhibition open today, not a scheduled hands-on class.
Know before you go
- When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; exhibition continues through 2026-12-19 on the museum’s regular open days.
- Where: Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, 216 E. Lake St., Fort Collins, CO 80523.
- Cost: Free admission.
- Ages: All ages, including elementary-age children; this is self-guided rather than an instructor-led children’s activity.
- Registration: None for general self-guided visits.
- From Johnstown: Approximately 30–40 minutes by car.
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