### Who needs help with 18th-century clothing? If you’re a costumed participant still working on your 18th-century clothing, we’re here to help\! Katrina Kim is our Period Clothing Committee Chair. She has years of experience with creating historic clothing; we are fortunate to have her. Katrina has some great ideas on getting participants outfitted. Please fill out this short [Google Form](https://forms.gle/dCXLn9saCNFKceri8) to let us know what support you need. We can provide resources for purchasing ready-made items, fabric and pattern recommendations for sewing, or organize sewing workshops if there’s enough interest. It only takes a minute: [https://forms.gle/dCXLn9saCNFKceri8](https://forms.gle/dCXLn9saCNFKceri8) ### Workshop on making a shirt or shift Speaking of sewing workshops, our first one is currently scheduled for Saturday, **April 11, 2026** at 9:00 am (900 West 2150 North, Provo). Details of what to bring can be found in the Google Form you'll fill out to register: [Sewing Workshop Registration Form](https://forms.gle/kwCdtHhL2CHRi1QJ6) ### New program for Utah 5th graders and teachers Each year, most fifth graders in Utah conduct a biographical study of a figure from American history. They prepare a 3 to 5 minute presentation, which they deliver as if they were that person. This year, the festival is inviting 5th grade teachers from districts within an hour of Scera Park to nominate students who portray a figure from the American founding to deliver their presentations at CHF 2026\. Last week, we emailed 777 5th-grade teachers, and have only yet received three nominations, so if you know a fifth grader or a teacher, have them reach out to Elary Hall for details (elary@colonialheritage.org). ### Pass-along cards are on their way Thank you for your feedback on the pass-along card designs. We have a very solid idea now of what is popular. Using that feedback we’ve ordered 10,000 copies of the most popular card, which will be available for you to pick up April 11\! We’d love to get these into your hands ASAP so you can get them to your friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Here are your pick-up options: * **Provo**: Gove – 801.372.0683 * **American Fork**: Kim – 801-362-5442 * **Eagle Mountain**: Stacy – 925.381.3418 * **Spanish Fork**: Sheila – 801.367.2985, Sat., April 11, 8 am \- 3 pm Call or text ahead to indicate quantity needed and arrange pick-up. ### Help at OremFest Parade June 13th We need dozens of volunteers to hand out pass-a-long cards while walking alongside our CHF float in the Grand Parade. Period clothing is preferred. The parade is Saturday, June 13 at 7 PM. If you’d like to be part of this great event please contact Gove to coordinate. 801-372-0683 Gove@colonialheritage.org ### Do you speak a second language? If you’d like festival guests to know you speak their language we will be making wooden lapel pins indicating such. Fill out this form to get your pin: [Foreign Language Pin Form](https://forms.gle/ptKxsA1xv8vpXQLH9) ### Nation’s first screening of *Young Washington* We’re excited to offer 12 seats to the nation’s first screening of the highly anticipated film *Young Washington.* Nationwide opening is in July, this screening will be on **Monday, April 20th, 2026,** in Hurricane, Utah. Text or email Gove to request a seat (801-372-0683 Gove@colonialheritage.org), But don’t delay, these seats won’t last long. Be sure to check out the [exciting trailer](https://youtu.be/_Q3WkycWjLc?si=tNhIJwcqXr50A94u)\! Thanks for all you do to advance the cause of liberty. As always, this and prior messages are available at [https://festival.colonialheritage.org/2000/01/messages.html](https://festival.colonialheritage.org/2000/01/messages.html). (password: chf) Ever your humble servants, Gove Allen Holly White Dezra Helgeson Elary Hall