# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Threads of History: The Remarkable Life of Fred Nicklewhite – Tailor, Jazz Lover, and Village Icon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Arriving in Manchester during the Woodrow Wilson era, master tailor Fred Nicklewhite became an essential thread in the fabric of Manchester Village. Renowned for crafting fine bespoke suits for summer guests at the Equinox Hotel, Fred was equally known for his gentle spirit, love of scripture and poetry, and personal friendships with Harlem jazz legends like Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway. Join Manchester Historical Society Curator Shawn Harrington in the Library as we celebrate the story of a man who lived past his second century, loved horse racing and great music, and left an indelible mark on our community.

This program is supported in part by the Vermont Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. www.vermonthumanities.org. 

The “Threads of History” program series at Manchester Community Library, in partnership with Manchester Historical Society, explores this year’s Vermont Reads themes, focusing on the history of American textiles, comic arts, historic printing, and the role women played in the Industrial Revolution. The 2026 Vermont Reads book, Charity and Sylvia by Tillie Walden, is available for pickup at the Library. Learn more about Vermont Reads.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/threads-of-history-the-remarkable-life-of-fred-nicklewhite-tailor-jazz-lover-and-village-icon/200030718376352
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, sports, literary-art, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: VT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 138 Cemetery Ave. / PO Box 1105, Manchester Center, VT, United States, Vermont 05255
- **lat**: 43.17781
- **long**: -73.04989
- **full address**: 138 Cemetery Ave. / PO Box 1105, Manchester Center, VT, United States, Vermont 05255, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255-9701, United States, Manchester

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Threads of History: The Remarkable Life of Fred Nicklewhite - Tailor, Jazz Lover, and Village Icon being held?
  - **A:** Threads of History: The Remarkable Life of Fred Nicklewhite - Tailor, Jazz Lover, and Village Icon takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 138 Cemetery Ave. / PO Box 1105, Manchester Center, VT, United States, Vermont 05255, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255-9701, United States, Manchester.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Threads of History: The Remarkable Life of Fred Nicklewhite - Tailor, Jazz Lover, and Village Icon?
  - **A:** Threads of History: The Remarkable Life of Fred Nicklewhite - Tailor, Jazz Lover, and Village Icon is organized by Manchester Community Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Threads of History: The Remarkable Life of Fred Nicklewhite - Tailor, Jazz Lover, and Village Icon is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Threads of History: The Remarkable Life of Fred Nicklewhite - Tailor, Jazz Lover, and Village Icon sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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