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“Spinning Toward Revolution: Growing Flax & Processing Linen in New England, 1765-1776”

On Saturday, March 28, Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer in the History Department of the University of New Hampshire, will speak about women’s textile production and political protest in the 18th century. She will present her research and show tactile components of flax production from her work with the UNH Flax to Linen project.

After Dr. Alexander’s talk, learn more about the 1769 Lexington spinning protest in our exhibition, Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington. This program is co-hosted by the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and LexSeeHer for Women’s History Month.

Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

33 Marrett Road
Lexington, MA 02421 United States

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

33 Marrett Road
Lexington, MA 02421 United States
33 Marrett Road
Lexington, MA 02421 United States
Saturday, March 28 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm