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We might take books for granted today, but in colonial America only the rich could afford a large library. Binding books — especially fancy ones — was a specialized and time-consuming craft. Talk with a binder and learn the arts and mysteries of the trade.
DIY-ers & Makers Itinarary
See the time before power tools and meet our world-class artisans in the Historic Trades. Must see for DIY and makers of all ages!
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Brickyard Work
Discover the process of making bricks that will be used in building projects around town.
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Tradespeople in the Galleries
Visit with the cabinetmakers, silversmiths, gunsmiths, joiners, tailors, and more to explore the techniques and tools used in their trades.
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Embroidery, a Branch of the Millinery Trade
Milliners often advertise that they practice "the trade in all its branches." Visit the Margaret Hunter Millinery Shop as they highlight different branches, including embroidery.
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Historic Trades
Discover craftsmanship in more than 20 trades, where modern-day practitioners use 18th-century tools and techniques to apprentice in — and eventually master — blacksmithing, woodworking or gunsmithing, just to name a few.
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