America’s first makers 💪🔨🔥 Our tradespeople begin as apprentices, practicing and mastering 18th-century methods and techniques. Blacksmith, tailors, gardeners, coopers, and more —visiting their trade shops is included in your admission ticket! Plan your maker-themed visit now: bit.ly/33SlTHh | Colonial Williamsburg

As #NationalSewingMonth comes to a close, our Master Tailor reveals a crucial but often overlooked part of the trade… ironing! ♨️ In the world of 18th-century Virginia tailors, clothing was both everyday necessity and a window into society. From bespoke garments to military uniforms and tents, tailors served everyone—from the wealthy to the enslaved—shaping fashion, economy, and culture. As a private nonprofit, the Foundation relies on generosity from donors like you, whose contributions ensure