As part of the “Fashioned in History” sold-out conference at Jamestown Settlement, the public is invited to a special presentation on historical clothing with The Tudor Tailor.

The Tudor Tailor team, based in the United Kingdom, aims to provide research, resources and inspiration for people who enjoy learning about 16th-century dress for fun, for educational projects, for re-enactment events, for heritage sites, for stage plays and for screen productions. The collaborative team is headed by Ninya Mikhaila and Jane Malcolm-Davies, who specialize in the social history of dress with practical guidance on reconstructing historic clothing for interpretive projects. They combine meticulous research with an irreverent attitude offering scholarly information with a sense of humor.

The “Fashioned in History: A Weekend of Historical Clothing with The Tudor Tailor” conference on June 7-9, 2024 draws historical clothing experts from around the world to learn the latest research into 16th- and early 17th-century European clothing with The Tudor Tailor, and features specialty workshops, behind-the-scenes tours of the Jamestown Settlement costume shop and access to the “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” exhibition.

The evening program is free and advance online registration is highly recommended.

Dominion Energy is presenting sponsor of the special exhibition with additional support from James City County.

About the Museums

Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days. Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 near the Colonial Parkway in James City County, just southwest of Williamsburg and adjacent to Historic Jamestowne. The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is located on Route 1020 in Yorktown, near Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Yorktown.

The museums allow visitors of all ages to enjoy extensive indoor gallery exhibits and outdoor living-history areas to connect with the stories of our shared history. Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information.