Dinner & History Madame Hancock Modiste: the Rockingham County Years

Wentworth ? The Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) is pleased to announce the first program of the 2014 Dinner & History Series on Thursday, March 20 at 6:00 pm at the museum. The program, entitled ?Madame Hancock, Modiste: The Rockingham County Years? highlights the life and career of Mollie ?Madame? Hancock, a Rockingham County native and legend. Miss Mollie rose from carrying her father?s bricks on a wagon pulled by a mule to being a first-class business woman and a high fashion designer for clients in Rockingham County and across the United States. The program begins with dinner in the museum and continues with the introduction of the newest MARC exhibit by Executive Director Kim Proctor. Todd Southard, historian and fashion expert, will enlighten us with a presentation on high fashion designs of the early 20th century. Madame Hancock?s descendants will be on hand to share their memories.