When English imports were cut off by the Revolution, local weavers came forward to fill the need for everyday items. Watch how flax, cotton, and wool are converted from tangled masses into orderly, precise fabrics—ranging from simple linens for shirts and shifts to blankets, towels, dyed wool for needlework, and stout woolens for military uniforms.
Other Experiences
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Finding Jane Vobe
A sneak peek behind the scenes into the research behind Colonial Williamsburg's newest Nation Builder, Jane Vobe.
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Cooper & Wheelwright
Watch as wheelwrights construct and repair historical vehicles and coopers create everyday items like buckets.
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Historic Trade: Gunsmith
Aim, ready, fire! Watch as rifles, pistols, and fowling pieces are made.
CW Admission
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