# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History Alive! Geo. Franks, Hatter, Authentically Recreated Historical Hats
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Watch George Franks handcraft a historical hat from the colonial-era 1701-1799!

Geo. Franks, Hatter offers hand crafted, round blocked historical hats in wool felt and fur. All patterns are documented. All methods and materials are correct to the period and sewn by hand by the hatter himself.

George’s hats are featured in museum exhibits, worn at historic sites, in personal collections, and worn by discriminating living historians. He is a former officer and Governor of the Company of Military historians and remains active in the Brigade of the American Revolution and Continental Line.

History Alive! at Fort Ligonier is an engaging experience for visitors to learn more about the daily life of a frontier military outpost in North America during the 18th century. Through daily programming depicting typical activities of a military site such as soldiering, manual labor, tailoring, laundry, and cooking, and special weekend demonstrations from 18th century artisans, History Alive! portrays the people who fought and lived at Fort Ligonier during the Forbes Campaign of 1758

This educational program is made possible by a #PreservingAmerica grant from Americana Corner.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ligonier/history-alive-geo-franks-hatter-authentically-recreated-historical-hats/200030340721648
- **Event Categories**: it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ligonier
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 S Market St, Ligonier, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15658
- **lat**: 40.24119
- **long**: -79.23891
- **full address**: 200 S Market St, Ligonier, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15658

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History Alive! Geo. Franks, Hatter, Authentically Recreated Historical Hats being held?
  - **A:** History Alive! Geo. Franks, Hatter, Authentically Recreated Historical Hats takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 200 S Market St, Ligonier, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15658.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History Alive! Geo. Franks, Hatter, Authentically Recreated Historical Hats?
  - **A:** History Alive! Geo. Franks, Hatter, Authentically Recreated Historical Hats is organized by Fort Ligonier.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** History Alive! Geo. Franks, Hatter, Authentically Recreated Historical Hats is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ligonier, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If History Alive! Geo. Franks, Hatter, Authentically Recreated Historical Hats sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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