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Colonial Crafts & Trades

Blacksmith
Blacksmith
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Chesterfield County

Henricus Historical Park
251 Henricus Park Road
Chester, VA 23836

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Sir Thomas Dale brought tradesmen, soldiers, and laborers to Virginia in 1611. This event demonstrates the English working class with tradesmen such as carpenters, tailors, blacksmiths, and shipwrights recreating the work of 1611-1622 Virginia. Watch demonstrators make a variety of colonial crafts and play colonial games. Additionally, soldiers and women artisans will demonstrate their trades as well. Visitors may be asked to become apprentices!

Date/Hours:
Saturday, April 24, 2010 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)


Admission Fee: $7/Adults $5/Child

Children Welcome

Telephone:
Visitors Center: (804) 748-1613
Media Contact: (804) 318-8726
Camp Information: (804) 318-8797
Fax: (804) 706-1356

Website:
www.henricus.org


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