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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Museum Highlights
Discover highlights from Colonial Williamsburg’s diverse collection during a guided tour.
Open to the Public
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A Colonial Easter Feast at Shields Tavern
Celebrate Easter at Shields Tavern with a special Groaning Boar brunch for the entire family. $68 for adults 11 and up, $34 for children 3-10, no charge for infants - 2 years old.
Open to the Public
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Historic Trade: Printer
Watch and learn as printers set type and use reproduction printing presses to manufacture printed pieces.
CW Admission