Modern Interpretations of Historic Design III will make its debut on June 28, 2014, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the LeDuc Historic Estate, 1629 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN 55033. On display will be entries chosen from the recent competition, where artists and needle-workers will have used one (or more) of 16 designs taken from the historic collection of the Hastings Needle Work company, which was founded in 1901 by Alice and Florence LeDuc. The exhibit will remain through mid-August, 2014. Visitors will have an opportunity vote for their favorite piece. There will be demonstrations and 2 lectures throughout the day. At 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Dr. Ann Braaten of North Dakota State university will share the considerable research she has done regarding the Hastings Needle Work Company. Reservations are REQUIRED for these lectures as space is limited. Call 651-437-7055 for reservations. Guided tour rates apply for the day, but lectures are free for members of Dakota County Historical Society members.
Needle Working Day at the LeDuc Histo...
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 28, 2014 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Saturday, June 28th
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location
LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Fees/Admission
FREE for members of Dakota County Historical Society, otherwise, regular tour rates apply.