Jay Gaynor explains Colonial Williamsburg’s rigorous trade apprentice program.
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Preserving Historic Trades
Brewing and baking and much, much more
Frank Clark and his Foodways staff interpret 18th-century food trades in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area.
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Shoemaker
The always wry Al Saguto discusses making 18th-century shoes in the shoemaker shop.
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From Ceviche to Syllabub
Journeyman foodways tradesman Barbara Scherer discusses the elaborate serving and savoring of meals in 18th-century Williamsburg.
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Printer
Don’t tell journeyman printer Pete Stinely his work is tedious; he’s been at it for 24 years!
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Firing the Brick Kiln
Christine Trowbridge explains the laborious process of making bricks and the intangible rewards of the job.
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