Windham Textile and History Museum facts for kids
The museum in early-2018.
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| Established | 1995-2002 |
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| Location | Willimantic, Connecticut |
| Type | Textile museum |
The Windham Textile and History Museum is a cool place in Willimantic, Connecticut. It's where you can learn all about how clothes and fabrics were made a long time ago. This museum is located in the New England region of the United States, right on Main Street.
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Discovering the Mill's Past
This museum mainly focuses on the history of the Willimantic Linen Company. This was a big factory in Willimantic that made thread and fabric. The company's mill closed in 1985. The museum itself is in the old company store building. This is where workers used to buy things they needed.
What You Can See at the Museum
The museum has many interesting displays. You can explore the Brooke Shannon Antique Sewing Machine Room. This room shows off replica sewing machines from the late 1800s. These are like the ones used in the factory back then.
Life in the Mill Town
Other exhibits help you imagine what life was like for people working at the mill. You can see a re-creation of the manager's office. There's also a replica of the boarding houses from the 1880s. These were homes where many mill workers lived.
Exploring the Mill Property
A tour of the actual mill property is part of the museum visit. However, you can't go inside most of the mill buildings. This is because they are now on private property. Still, the museum has many displays. They show what life was like around the turn of the century at the Willimantic mill.
Important People from the Mill's History
- Austin Cornelius Dunham was an important person at the Willimantic Linen Company. He served as the vice-president.
