HISTORY: From Flax to Linen: Demonstrating History

Date and Time

Saturday Sep 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Location

Jackson House, 76 Northwest Street, Portsmouth NH 03801

Fees/Admission

Free

Website

https://my.historicnewengland.org/26367/flax-to-linen?_gl=1*enpd47*_gcl_au*ODE2MTg1NjQ1LjE3Njc2MzY2MzM.*_ga*MzU1MTY0NzA4LjE3NzAzMTM3OTk.*_ga_FZ62ER4KHZ*czE3NzE5NTk4MDMkbzM1JGcxJHQxNzcxOTY4NTAyJGo1NiRsMCRoMTI3MDc4NzY1Mw..

Contact Information

(603) 436-3205
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Flax processing demonstration, Photo credited to Rick DuMont

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Description

Join Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Director of the Museum Studies program at UNH, and History Department graduate students for a hands-on-history demonstration at the Jackson House. Watch as they process flax in preparation for spinning into linen thread and yarn and try your skill at braking, scutching and combing flax, while learning about the importance of growing flax and processing linen in New Hampshire in the 18th and 19th centuries. Join in the conversation about sustainability, fast fashion and circular design models, gendered workspaces, and community agricultural events and seasonal celebrations.

Free.

Accessibility Considerations: This demonstration takes place outdoors on the grounds of the Jackson House. The site is located on a grassy hillside. Limited seating will be available.