`Revolutionaries in White' Bridal Exhibit Opens at Franklin Historical

Above, Susan Collins dropped in during the museum's 'soft opening' on Sunday to rediscover her own wedding gown.

"Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion", and exhibit at the Franklin Historical Museum, had its soft opening this past weekend and opens fully, with dozens of bridal gowns on display, on Saturday, June 27. 

Brides didn't always wear white, but in the 19th century, a number of factors combined to make that the preferred color choice. Today, white remains dominant for American brides as well as for brides in many other lands. Revolutionaries in White display gowns spanning from the 19th to the 21st century, offering insights into rapid social changes, with groupings that include multi-generational family gowns and the unique 1946 Parachute Dress with its spectacular 13-foot train, as well as photos and news clips providing context for the bridal finery.

 The museum is open from 10-1 on Saturdays and 1-4 on Sundays. Admission is free but donations are always appreciated.

Please note, the museum is closed on July 4.