# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hat Making Demonstration with Lady Salisbury - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Local Milliner Explores the Art & History of Hat-Making—from the 1700s to Couture Today GRAFTON, MA — The Grafton Historical Society is pleased to announce a special program on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., featuring milliner Donna Vanderbeek of Lady Salisbury Millinery. This free public talk will explore the rich history of millinery, showcase couture and period-inspired hats and include a display of traditional tools used in creating high-quality headwear. Held at the Grafton Historical Society, 71 Main Street, South Grafton, the event will explore how hats reflected culture, class, and identity through the centuries. Guests will enjoy a curated display of period-inspired and couture hats, along with traditional millinery tools and materials. From the tall, dramatic silhouettes of the 1700s and the elaborate plumed hats of the Edwardian era, to the sculpted cloches of the 1920s and the sleek styles of mid-century fashion, this program traces how millinery shaped—and was shaped by—the changing roles of women, social customs, and historical events. “Hats have always carried stories,” says milliner Donna Vanderbeek. “They reveal so much about fashion, society, and the people who wore them. I’m honored to share both the history and the craftsmanship behind this beautiful, fading art.” Program Highlights • Hat history from the 1700s to early American life • The transformation of millinery through Victorian, Edwardian, and 20th-century eras • A display of handcrafted couture and historical style hats • Demonstration and explanation of traditional millinery tools • Local ties to New England’s hat-making heritage • Q&A; discussion on the preservation of artisanal crafts About the Speaker Donna Vanderbeek, owner of Lady Salisbury Millinery, specializes in handcrafted couture hats created using traditional blocking, stitching, and finishing techniques. Drawing inspiration from historical fashion and European millinery traditions, she creates women’s and men’s hats, focusing on timeless elegance, superior quality, and fine detail. About the Grafton Historical Society The Grafton Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the town’s rich heritage. Through exhibits, programs, collections, and community engagement, the Society fosters appreciation for Grafton’s place in New England history. Media Contact Grafton Historical Society 71 Main Street, South Grafton, MA Phone: 508-839-0000 Email: GraftonMaHistory@gmail.com Optional Speaker Contact Lady Salisbury Millinery – Designer/Owner Donna Vanderbeek Email: couturehats@gmail.com Website: www.ladysalisbury.etsy.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-grafton/hat-making-demonstration-with-lady-salisbury/200028736049255 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 28 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: South Grafton - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 71 Main St, Grafton, MA - **lat**: 42.17752 - **long**: -71.69244 - **full address**: 71 Main St, Grafton, MA, 71 Main St, South Grafton, MA 01560-1129, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hat Making Demonstration with Lady Salisbury - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/962d2ceae199197a5c813d6b163ace55861f5604c7389545821cf30be5e51e19-rimg-w963-h764-dc000000-gmir?v=1772883709 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hat Making Demonstration with Lady Salisbury being held? - **A:** Hat Making Demonstration with Lady Salisbury takes place on Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 71 Main St, Grafton, MA, 71 Main St, South Grafton, MA 01560-1129, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hat Making Demonstration with Lady Salisbury ? - **A:** Hat Making Demonstration with Lady Salisbury is organized by Grafton Historical Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hat Making Demonstration with Lady Salisbury 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 South Grafton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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