Patricia Loughlin Board of Director | Oklahoma Historical Society
Patricia Loughlin Board of Director | Oklahoma Historical Society
The Fort Towson Historic Site in Oklahoma is set to offer a two-part beginner knitting class on February 15 and 22. The sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon, focusing on essential skills such as casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and casting off. Participation in the class is free, but registration is required.
Knitting has historical significance as an art form that uses at least two needles to create textiles. In the 1800s, it was primarily used for making practical items, while crochet was reserved for decorative work. During the Civil War, knitted garments like socks were produced en masse for soldiers using patterns distributed by the U.S. Sanitary Commission.
For further details about these classes or other events at the Fort Towson Historic Site, interested individuals can call 580-873-2634 or email fttowson@history.ok.gov. The site is located at 896 N. 4375 Rd., Fort Towson.
The Fort Towson Historic Site operates under the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS), which aims to collect, preserve, and share Oklahoma's history and culture. Established in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, OHS manages museums and historic sites throughout Oklahoma and offers research archives, exhibits, educational programs, and publications detailing the state's rich history. More information about OHS can be found at www.okhistory.org.
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