Upcoming Mid-Atlantic Regional Events

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CSA’s Mid-Atlantic Region holds events on a regular basis.

If you have an idea for an event, please contact our Programs and Events Coordinator, Cybele Moon.


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CSA Mid-Atlantic Region Meet Up
Celebrate the Nation’s 250th Birthday in Philadelphia at Wyck Home and Gardens and with the PA Flax Project 

Friday, August 7, 2026

10:30am - 2:30pm Eastern
The Wyck House, Garden and Farm
6026 Germantown Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19144


Registration Fee:

$50 CSA Members

$65 Non-Members


Join CSA Members for a daylong event in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Tour the Wyck House and Gardens and view textile objects from the Wistar-Haines family archive with Grace Ford-Dicks, Manager of Interpretation and Public Outreach.

Picnic style lunch in the Wyck Garden - light fare and cold drinks provided, and/ or bring your own bag lunch.

Attend a workshop with the PA Flax Project led by Janell Wysock, Director of Education, and textile artist, in the Educational Shed in the Wyck Garden.

  • Schedule

    10:30am - 12:00pm- Tour of Wyck, Visit the Archives with Grace Ford Dickson


    12:00pm - 12:30pm - Picnic lunch- light fare and cold drinks provided, all are welcome to bring their own bag lunch.


    12:30-2:30 - PA Flax Workshop with Janell Wysock

  • Transportation/Parking Information

    Free street parking is available on Walnut Lane and metered street parking is available on Germantown Avenue. 


    Regional Rail: The Chestnut Hill West train stops at the Tulpehocken Station and then you will walk about .7 of a mile (uphill) to Wyck House and Garden or take #65 bus from Walnut Lane and Wayne Ave to Walnut Lane and Germantown Ave. 


    Local Buses: Bus # 23 lets you off across the street from Wyck and Bus # 65 lets you off around the corner from the entrance. 

  • Other Historic Locations to Visit in Germantown, Philadelphia

    Cliveden Home and Park

    Johnson House Historic Site

    Historic Rittenhouse Town

    New York Times article about Germantown, Philadelphia


  • Questions?

    Contact Cybele Moon.

    Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern Regions Symposium

    The Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the Costume Society of America are hosting a symposium, First Amendment to the Costume Constitution: Freedom of Dress, at Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA, October 9-10, 2026. The symposium is in conjunction with its exhibit, Happy Birthday! America’s Milestone Celebrations from Lafayette to Today at the Fashion Archives & Museum.


    See below for information about the call for proposals, highlights of the symposium, and hotel rooms.

    • Call for Proposals

      The call for proposals deadline has passed. Notice of acceptance will be sent by August 2.


      For further information, please contact Dr. Ann Wass at annbwass@aol.com.

    • Schedule

      Symposium Highlights: Friday afternoon will feature optional pre-conference activities, and Kristina Haugland will open the conference with her keynote address “Corsets at the Centennial: Showcasing Women Inventors, Dress Reform, and American Industry.” A reception will follow at the Fashion Archives and Museum for an exhibit viewing. Saturday will be dedicated to presentations, and a box lunch will be included with the registration. Head home on Sunday by way of the Apple Harvest Festival in Arendtsville and Biglerville and stock up on apples and all your favorite apple products. 

    • Hotel

      A block of rooms has been reserved at the Wyndham Hotel at 32 E. King St. for the nights of October 9 and 10. The conference rate is $79/night + tax, continental breakfast included. Parking is free. The hotel includes the University Grille restaurant, and there are other restaurants within walking distance. Click here to reserve your room.