Flax Breaking and Basket Making

How was (clothing) fabric made centuries ago? Barbara will demonstrate flax breaking, drop spindles and spinning

wheel use as done in the 18^th century

and then explain how these fibers were

spun and woven into cloth for clothing.

Try your hand at spinning!

Baskets were an everyday item used

widely during the American Revolution.

 Join Sharon to try your hand at this lost art. 

Take your basket home with you too!