Events & Press
Upcoming events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| April 2nd | Six Stitches Through Time – The Discovery and Journey of the Prescott Samplers | Event Link |
| June 2026 | In-Person Author Meet & Greet at the Pownalborough Court House | Event Link |
Past events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | PieceWork magazine - Six Stitches Through Time | Event Link |
Press resources
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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