Clothing Is History Lesson for SMS Students

Contact: Jenni Brockman
Phone: 804-443-3357
Fax: 804-443-6781

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tappahannock (May 4, 2005) - This St. Margaret’s School student got some help with her nightcap from historic costume expert Maggie Burke at a recent all-school presentation.

Burke, who has consulted for movies including “Gods and Generals” and “Gangs of New York,” used reproduction clothing as the basis of her presentation about women’s roles during the Civil War era.   She was assisted by school parent and fellow re-enactor Kathy Strauss.