Spinning Resistance: Women, Cloth, and the Long Memory of 1776
At San Diego History Center in Balboa Park
Tomorrow · 6pm–7pmThursday, November 5
Historian Molly McClain explores the spinning wheel’s history across three continents and 150 years, and asks what commemorative culture commemorates and who decides. The talk is part of the America at 250 series.
The talk considers spinning as a symbol of resistance and political identity, including American spinning bees, Gandhi’s charkha, Arts and Crafts reformers, and enslaved women’s labor.
More museums & history in Balboa Park
- Fri, Nov 6 Nat at Night San Diego Natural History Museum Nat at Night continues on most Fridays through December 18.
- Sat, Nov 7 · 11am–12:30pm Chanoyu Tea Ceremony Demonstrations Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum, Exhibit Hall Monthly Chanoyu demonstrations, with Urasenke serving tea and Japanese sweets.
- Sun, Nov 8 · 10am–11am A Space for All of Us — Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum Museum of Us Sensory-friendly quiet hours offer a calmer, quieter museum visit.
