From forge to flintlock 🔨 Colonial Williamsburg gunsmiths Darrin McDonal and Mason Lee walk us through the 18th-century trade that blended ironwork, woodworking, and precision craftsmanship. Learn how rifles, pistols, and fowling pieces were made by hand using tools and techniques from the past. #Gunsmith #LivingHistory #18thCentury #Trades | Colonial Williamsburg

Stroll the streets of the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg, meet skilled tradespeople preserving centuries-old crafts, gather around the table in a historic tavern, and enjoy a delicious meal. Visit and learn the stories that shaped early America.⁠ ⁠ 📍 Williamsburg, VA⁠ https://virginialiving.com/culture/colonial-williamsburgs-quest-to-preserve-historic-trades ⁠ Written by Madeline Mayhood⁠ Video by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves⁠ ⁠ #Virginia #ColonialWiliamsburg | Virginia Living Magazine

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#OTD in 1926, Dr. Goodwin receives Mr. Rockefeller's authorization to begin the restoration of Williamsburg's existing historic buildings. Nearly a century later, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation preserves over 200 buildings, including 89 original structures. Through meticulous research, conservation, and preservation, it brings history to life for new generations and offers immersive programs and authentic resources to learners, educators, and researchers worldwide. Happy birthday to us! 🏛