Beat the Summer doldrums and join experts in a variety of Victorian clothing and fashion accessories in the Sheldon gardens. Bring your vintage hats, dresses, shoes, and other items to learn about. Fashion historians, accessory makers, mending artists, and more will be available to answer your questions. The event will also include fun activities for children. Invite your friends and family and don’t forget to dive into your Grandma’s trunk.

The Festival is part of the Sheldon Museum’s Summer exhibit From Homespun to Couture: Fashion in Historic Middlebury, on view till August 24, 2024.