04/07/2026
🇺🇸 From 1976 to 2026: Fashioning American Memory United 🇺🇸
The 1976 Bicentennial transformed patriotism into a cultural aesthetic, red, white, and blue was everywhere, from denim jackets to department‑store collections like buttons and jewelry, that turned everyday clothing into a wearable celebration! As the America approaches its 250th anniversary, fashion can once again become a lens for reflecting on our nation's identity. The clothing and accessories shown here are held at the UNCW Public History Lab, part of the UNCW History Department.