Mother’s Day Lacemaking Demonstration
Mother’s Day Lacemaking Demonstration! Spoil Mom with a day out and about at Acorn Hall for a special lace making demonstration by the Lost Art Lacers of North Jersey from 1:30-2:30pm accompanied by a special one-day-only exhibit of antique lace from MCHS collections.
No registration required for the Mother’s Day Lacemaking Demonstration, Moms free, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.
Acorn Hall is open for tours (free with program admission) enjoying a walk around our expansive back yard, gardens, and beautiful flowering trees, but also the perfect backdrop for a perfect Mothers Day photo! Don’t miss our current exhibit, Designed by Dempsey, showcasing the exquisite artistry of Morristown Irish dressmaker, Mrs. R.F. Dempsey (1850-1931), which is one-of-a-kind creations were frequently embellished with lace.
Founded in 1976, Lost Art Lacers is an organization of lacemakers and lace enthusiasts based in Northwest New Jersey. Their mission is to preserve the art and craft of lacemaking, to stimulate interest in and appreciation for all facets of the history, the art, and craft of lacemaking. MCHS is excited and honored to have them here to celebrate Mother’s Day with us at the Mothers Day Lacemaking Demonstration.