The Prescott Girls Aric Wilmunder

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Upcoming events

DateEventLocation
April 2ndSix Stitches Through Time – The Discovery and Journey of the Prescott Samplers Event Link
June 2026In-Person Author Meet & Greet at the Pownalborough Court HouseEvent Link

Past events

DateEventLocation
Spring 2026PieceWork magazine - Six Stitches Through TimeEvent Link

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Short description

Aric Wilmunder presents The Prescott Girls, a historical novel inspired by real 19th-century needlework samplers. Through story and research, the talk explores the lives of three young sisters in 1830s Maine and the remarkable historical discoveries that inspired the book.

Long description

Author Aric Wilmunder discusses The Prescott Girls, a historical novel inspired by the discovery of early nineteenth-century samplers connected to the family of Betsy Ross. His presentation explores the lives of the Prescott sisters in 1830s Maine, the historical research that informed the story, and the surprising journey that led to the rediscovery of these remarkable pieces of American needlework history.

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