Arriving in Manchester during the Woodrow Wilson era, master tailor Fred Nicklewhite became an essential thread in the fabric of Manchester Village. Renowned for crafting fine bespoke suits for summer guests at the Equinox Hotel, Fred was equally known for his gentle spirit, love of scripture and poetry, and personal friendships with Harlem jazz legends like Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway. Join Manchester Historical Society Curator Shawn Harrington in the Library as we celebrate the story of a man who lived past his second century, loved horse racing and great music, and left an indelible mark on our community.
About the Fall Festival 2026
Each year, our Fall Festival celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month in October and reminds Vermonters of the impact and breadth of the humanities. This year’s Fall Festival 2026: Our Woven History recognizes the stories contained in our Vermont Reads 2026 book, Charity & Sylvia by Tillie Walden, while also commemorating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
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