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Experience the Life : Trades : Colonial Williamsburg Trades

Colonial Williamsburg Trades

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View portraits of tradespeople.
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Apothecary

Apothecary Milliner Milliner
Basketmaker Basketmaker Printer & Binder Printer & Binder
Blacksmith Blacksmith Rural Trades Rural Trades
Brickmaker Brickmaker Saddler Saddler
Cabinetmaker Cabinetmaker Shoemaker Shoemaker
Carpenter Carpenter Silversmith Silversmith
Cooper Cooper Tailor Tailor
Foodways Foodways Weaver Tailor
Founder Founder Wheelwright Wheelwright
Gunsmith Gunsmith Wigmaker Wigmaker

Learn more:
Listen to a Behind the Scenes Interview: Preserving Historic Trades. Jay Gaynor explains Colonial Williamsburg's rigorous trade apprentice program.

Audio file (MP3, 2.9Mb)  ||  View transcript

This interview is part of an ongoing series of podcasts available on the Colonial Williamsburg site. Learn more.

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