- Last Updated on Monday, 30 July 2018 02:36
The Washington County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that through a $2,000 grant from the McBride-McMaster Fund, the Bradford House Historical Association was able to supplement its existing wardrobe with new eighteenth century reproduction clothing and accessories.
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| Paula Anderson & Laney Siersdale outfitted in period attire |
One of the purposes of the fund, created by Dr. Gilbert McMaster and Margaret McBride-McMaster, is to preserve and promote the history of Washington County.
Period dress greatly contributes to the overall experience a visitor can have at a historical site; therefore, eighteenth century clothing is the cornerstone to many events and activities surrounding the Bradford House Museum. Since these items cannot be bought “off the rack,” Debbi Lambert of Globe Thistle Clothier (Chillicothe, Ohio) and Jan Marietta and Lorry McMahon at Opening Night Costumes in Washington skillfully helped to create the custom garments.
“Although he spent his career in medicine, Dr. McMaster was a great history enthusiast who would surely take pride in knowing his fund is helping so many people to experience our community’s past,” remarked Betsie Trew, WCCF President & CEO.
For more information about the Community Foundation, please visit www.wccf.net.
