Historic Trades

Every day in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, tradesmen using a range of skills, tools, and materials produce goods as they were made in the 18th century. You might see brickmakers squishing clay between their toes as they soften the clay to mold into bricks. Or, you might visit the blacksmith and see hot metal hammered into shape. Maybe you’ll see a tailor sitting cross-legged in front of his window, his hands creating a gentleman’s jacket. You might see coopers crea... (read more)