YesterWays at the Monroe County Museum is a free hands-on drop-in activity that focuses on a skill or craft from times past, inspired by our Monroe County history. It's held every Saturday and Sunday at the County Museum from 11 AM to 3 PM. Each month, a different activity is offered, and participants can expect one-on-one instruction from museum staff in a fun, beginner-friendly make-and-take project.
A cockade (derived from the French cocarde) is a knot of ribbons of distinctive colors to show belonging to a group or cause, commonly used in the 18th and 19th centuries, often worn on hats and lapels.
During the American Revolution, soldiers on all sides wore distinctive cockades as part of their uniform, and civilians did the same to show patriotic support or sympathy for a cause. This practice diminished gradually though the early 1900s with women's suffrage being one of the last major movements in US history to feature a distinctive popular cockade.
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, YesterWays participants will learn how to make their own simple cockade just like those worn during the American Revolution! We'll provide the instruction and a variety of ribbon colors and sizes to make your personalized cockades unique to you!
YesterWays is free of charge, generally suitable for ages 8 and up, and there’s no appointment necessary.
Please note: No YesterWays on Sunday, April 5 (Easter holiday).
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