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Windham Textile and History Museum, Willimantic, CT

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Windham Textile and History Museum

A Willimantic museum in a former thread company headquarters that covers Connecticut textile history and textile communities.

411 Main Street, Willimantic, Connecticut 06226 · Willimantic, CT

About Windham Textile and History Museum

The museum occupies the former headquarters of the American Thread Company in Willimantic, Connecticut. It combines a museum, a historical society, a library, and an archive under one roof. Its exhibits, programs, and collections focus on the history of textiles, the textile industry, and the communities built around them in Connecticut. Visitors can also browse a gift shop with local books, handmade goods, and fiber arts supplies, and attend recurring events such as a monthly spinning bee and weaving classes.

  • #textiles
  • #textile history
  • #local history
  • #archive
  • #library

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