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Fiber to Fabric on the Frontier

When:
May 3, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
2020-05-03T09:00:00-04:00
2020-05-03T17:00:00-04:00
Where:
Fort Boonesborough State Park
4375 Boonesborough Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
USA
Cost:
Free with paid fort admission.
Contact:
Bill Farmer
(859)527-3131

This is a hands-on history event that teaches the process of turning flax and wool fibers into fabric, including wool peparation (sheep shearing, cleaning, and carding); flax preparation (braking, scutching, and hackling); spinning and weaving on period looms and dyeing. See detailed schedule in event Discussion tab.

All programs are included with regular Fort admission: Adults $8, Seniors & Children 6-12 years $5, Children under 6 get in free.

Saturday and Sunday event May 2nd-3rd open 9:00am to 5:00pm both days. Come as you are or in period dress we’d love to see you!