Local fabric production was very important in the years leading up to the Revolutionary War. In this immersive workshop, we will use hands-on activities to understand the great lengths Virginians went to in order to participate in the War–from organizing spinning bees to wartime weaving. Limit of 12 participants.
Historic Trades and Skills Family workshops are designed for participants age 7 and older. Kids 7-13 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult, either participating (purchase a workshop ticket) or non-participating (with a free Chaperone ticket).
Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.
Other Experiences
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Museum Discoveries: The Public Hospital of 1773
Visit the Public Hospital of 1773 for a discussion about 18th-century mental health and the history of the reconstructed mental hospital.
Art Museums Admission
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Presentation: Historic Trades Talk
Join our experts from the Governor’s Musick ensemble or Historic Trade shops as they share their research with you.
Art Museums Admission
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Special Event: A Salute to the Fallen
A lone bagpiper plays selections from the Governor's Palace in tribute to those men and women who gave their lives to our nation while serving in America's Armed Forces.
Open to the Public