How to Make Corn Husk Dolls

The Dorothy Quincy Homestead’s guest presenter is a representative from the Plimoth Patuxet Museum located in Plymouth. She will be teaching how to make corn husk dolls, from 11am to 2pm.  The history of the corn husk doll dates back to Native American craftsmanship. It is unknown when the practice of making corn husk dolls began among colonial peoples, however, we know that these dolls were made by European settlers, and enslaved African Americans.

Guided tours of the Homestead are conducted every 30 minutes, on the hour and half hour. Cost is $10.00 per person, donations are welcome. Tours will start at 11 AM with last tour at 1:30 PM.

The Quincy Homestead is owned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation in a partnership with the National Society of Colonial Dames of Massachusetts.

 The program is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Quincy Art Council.