The clang of the forge. The soft scrape of the engravers steel rod. The rip of the bookbinders paper. The soundtrack of history is pretty relaxing, don’t you think? 🔊👂 Which of these 18th-century sounds do you think was the most satisfying? And which of the historic trades should we include next? Tell us 👇 | Colonial Williamsburg

History is always in bloom here in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area! 🌿 With over 30 historic gardens across our 301-acre site, each space, from kitchen plots to the grand Governor’s Palace grounds, offers insight into 18th-century life, labor and community. Ongoing archaeological research and historical practices help us better understand and interpret how early Americans lived off the land. Learn more about the history of our gardens at https://bit.ly/4l16TOd By expanding our farming and

Colonial Williamsburg’s printers are one of the many historic trades contributing to the restoration of the Williamsburg Bray School. Take a look and see what free & enslaved black children would have been using to learn how to read in this 18th century school. 📖 Then keep an eye out for more Williamsburg Bray School content, coming soon! In the meantime, learn more about the Printer trade in this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3wqzRhzidQ #TradesTuesday #18thCentury #Printer |