Demonstrations and Tours

11:30 a.m. Crafting Clothing: The Yacocomico Way. At the Woodland Indian Hamlet, explore how the Yacocomico people used natural resources—including deer—to create clothing. Learn how every part of the animal had a purpose.

12:30 p.m. Power of the Press.  Visit the Print House to witness a movable type printing press in action and discover the stories of three Maryland women who used this technology to shape history.

1:30 p.m. Naval Signals: Communication by Cannon. Learn how sailors would have communicated using the ship’s cannons. For those with sound sensitivity, be aware that there will be a loud bang heard throughout the museum.

2:30 p.m. Legends and Lore. Discover European and African superstitions that shaped colonial Chesapeake, uncover the truths and myths of witchcraft, and learn how to spot a witch. Dive into the mysteries of white magic and find ways to protect yourself from hexes. (Meet in the Plantation parking lot)