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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Firelock Demonstration
A member of the Williamsburg Independent Company will demonstrate the loading and firing of a firelock. Experience the sounds and smells of Virginia on the brink of Revolution.
Open to the Public
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Presbyterian Meetinghouse
Visit the only authorized place of worship for dissenting Protestants in Williamsburg before the Revolution.
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St. Patrick's Day at Christiana Campbell's Tavern
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Christiana Campbell's Tavern with historically inspired specials in addition to the dinner menu.
Open to the Public