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Costumers of Color 501(c)(3) Nonprofit of Oak Harbor, WA
Gigi Coulson, Founder and Executive Director, is building an inclusive historical costuming community, with headquarters on Whidbey Island, WA. For Immediate Release Dec 21 2024, Oak Harbor, WA on Whidbey Island: Costumers of Color, Inc. (CosCo) is a Section 501(c)(3), nonprofit, volunteer-operated, educational organization dedicated to creating welcoming spaces for People of Color (POC) in…
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Salon at Palais Royal
I am ecstatic about our 18th-century Chevalier event happening this October 5th! Inspired by the life of Jospeh Bologne (the Chevalier des Saint Georges) this event is titled: Salon at Palais Royal. For those planning to attend, or who are interested in Joseph Bologne, please read on for details. The information and links below will…
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Empire/ Regency Dress and Games
Costumers of Color, Inc. hosts various costuming meetups, afternoon teas & historical game events in the PNW. Our events are for all who support the inclusion of People of Color (POC) in historical costuming and public history. The time period we have chosen for our afternoon tea gatherings is 1790-1815, known across Europe as Directoire,…
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Giving Day 2023
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 we celebrate the annual day of giving. The whole world can come together to give back in many different ways: through acts of kindness, gifts of time, talent, or treasure. Mark your calendars, and on Tuesday, be kind to YOURSELF first because you cannot pour from an empty cup. Then,…
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Class Schedule for #SilkRoutes2023
Welcome and Enjoy!! For a list of classes and links to all the classes/panels visit this page. Sunday, February 5, 2023 8:00am PST – Opening Comments w/ Gigi 9:00am PST – Planning Inclusive Events Panel 10:00am PST – ALL VIDEOS UP
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Silk Routes Symposium 2023
A group of POC (people of color), who also happen to be historical costumers, have assembled and are planning a virtual symposium for February 5, 2023. The theme is Silk Routes, which finalized after consultation with costumers who will be teaching for the event. Bookmark this site and also the Instagram account @costumersofcolor for updates! We are…
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