Events & Press
Talks & Programs
| Date | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|
| July TBD |
The Prescott Girls & Historic Reimaginings at the Pownalborough Court House A live exploration of how historical artifacts can be transformed into narrative through research, interpretation, and responsible use of AI. |
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| Fall 2026 |
New England Museum Association (NEMA) Annual Conference Proposal submitted for a presentation on Historic Reimaginings, a research-driven methodology that combines museum collections, archival sources, documented artifacts, and generative AI to create historically grounded visual interpretations. |
TBD |
| Summer 2027 |
Costume Society of America National Symposium Invitation received to submit a presentation proposal related to the historical research, textile interpretation, and AI-assisted reconstruction methods developed for The Prescott Girls. |
TBD |
Past Events
| Date | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 |
Six Stitches Through Time - The Discovery and Journey of the Prescott Samplers Presentation for the Lincoln County Historical Association |
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| Spring 2026 | PieceWork magazine - Six Stitches Through Time The historic journey of the Prescott Samplers and their discovered ties to Betsy Ross | Link |
Press Resources
| Date | Press Releases | Link |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 |
The Prescott Girls Receives 2026 Independent Author Award for Fiction: Northeast Also recognized as a finalist in both Historical Fiction and Educational categories. |
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Press Kit
Media, libraries, museums, and event organizers can download the press kit for The Prescott Girls, which includes background information, images, and event details.
The Prescott Girls - Press Kit Download PDF
Short description
Aric Wilmunder presents The Prescott Girls, a historical novel inspired by real 19th-century needlework samplers.
Long description
Author Aric Wilmunder discusses The Prescott Girls and the historical research that informed the story.
Contact for invitations
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