Explore one of Charleston’s 250th celebration events through fashion, textiles, and design. This lecture at The Charleston Museum looks at Revolutionary-era clothing and material culture. Curator Virginia Theerman will share how political change shaped style in early America.
Charleston’s 250th celebration events bring Revolutionary history into focus. Some stories are told through battles and documents. Others live in clothing, textiles, and everyday objects.
Florals and Freedom: Fashion and Material Culture Surrounding the American Revolution explores the style of the mid-to-late 18th century. The lecture is led by Virginia Theerman, Curator of Historic Textiles at The Charleston Museum. Guests will learn how clothing, textile design, and decorative arts reflected a changing nation.
The lecture also highlights garments from Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt 1775-1783. These pieces are now on view at The Charleston Museum. Theerman will place the objects within their historic context. Then, she will explore how new political ideals shaped dressing habits and design.
This event is part of Charleston’s 250th celebration events. It offers a thoughtful way to explore America 250 programming through fashion and material culture. For guests staying at The Restoration Charleston, The Charleston Museum is close by. As a result, it is easy to pair the lecture with a historic stay in the city.
Event Details
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Charleston Museum
Event: Florals and Freedom: Fashion and Material Culture Surrounding the American Revolution
Speaker: Virginia Theerman, Curator of Historic Textiles
Admission: Free for members and the public
Suggested Donation: $10
Doors Open: 5:15 PM
Refreshments: Light refreshments served before the lecture
Registration: Information Here
