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See how raw flax, cotton and wool were spun into cloth. Prior to the American Revolution most fabrics were imported, but when the imports were cut off the colonies turned to weavers to fill the void.
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Guests can assist gardeners using period tools, and learn about the plants grown for food and ornamentation.
The Church of England was the official church of the colonies under British rule, and all colonists were expected to worship regularly. This three-century old church was the Episcopalian church is still an active church today, and hosts over 120 recitals each year. The graveyard outside of the church is the final resting place of several notable early Virginians. The Parish Church is an original colonial building.
Home of Thomas Jefferson's teacher and friend, the attorney George Wythe. The George Wythe House is an original colonial building.
Basket making includes everything from preparing the fibers from oak logs to weaving them into a finished product.