Worcester Center for Crafts

Worcester Center for Crafts

The Worcester Center for Crafts, located in Worcester, MA, is one of Worcester’s oldest cultural institutions and was one of the first organizations of its kind in the United States. Founded in 1856 by the "Worcester Employment Society", the Center provided women with the skills needed to make and sell handcrafts.

External links

* [http://www.worcestercraftcenter.org Official Website]


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