Whatever Shall I Wear?: Womens Clothing during the Am Revolution

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Posted: 27 Feb 2020 06:52 PM PST

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Clothing is personal and indicates social standing, fashion, and taste

By Patricia Rist, Patch Contributor

Feb 27, 2020 9:52 pm ET

Whatever Shall I Wear?: Women's Clothing during the Am Revolution

Join the Bethel Historical Society on March 21st from 1-3PM for a wonderful presentation by VivianLea Solek. 40 Main Street, Bethel CT.

Whatever Shall I Wear?: Women's Clothing during the American Revolution

Clothing is personal and indicates social standing, fashion, and taste. What was worn in colonial America? Where did women get their clothing? How do we research historic dress? Join us for an illustrated lecture on women's clothing in the late 18th century and learn how to research and assemble a reproduction wardrobe for use at museums and historical reenacting.

Professional historian VivianLea Solek is active in Revolutionary War reenacting as a member of the Brigade of the American Revolution. In this capacity, she has served as the coordinator for the civilian members of the organization, developing workshops and providing guidance to members on their clothing and equipment. She also is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

As seating is limited, please reserve by March 19th by calling Patricia Rist at 203 743-5893 or email to info@bethelhistoricalsociety.com Refreshments will be served.

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New faith-based store selling women's apparel, home decor to open this summer in River Ridge mall - Lynchburg News and Advance

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 07:44 AM PST

A new store selling women's apparel and home decor and goods will open at River Ridge mall this summer.

Philanthropy will be located in the newly remodeled center court next to American Eagle Outfitters and across from Iron & Ale Bistro, which opened earlier this month.

The Franklin, Tennessee-based company is a cause-driven and faith-based retailer. The mall location will be the store's first and only in Virginia.

The store will offer unique options in home decor, home goods and women's clothing, filling a void in the market of women's apparel and marking River Ridge mall's first new-to-market announcement as it continues its redevelopment, according to a news release sent by the mall on Thursday.

Philanthropy stores give back to communities locally, nationally and globally through donations and time spent improving those communities. They also have prayer chapels, where customers are able to write prayer requests on tags to hang in the chapel.

"We're looking forward to opening our first store in the market at River Ridge and becoming part of the Lynchburg community," said Christina Martin, founder of Philanthropy, who owns the company with her husband Christopher. "We strive to offer those uncommon and truly unique pieces in home and fashion, while staying true to our faith."

Photos from the archives: River Ridge mall

There is a lot of activity at River Ridge mall these days. Take a look back at the mall's history with this set of photos from our archives from 1978, when the mall was under construction, to the present.