The average Early American settler used wool from sheep and linen made from flax for their clothing. When processed, both fibers are an off white to tan color. Since color in clothing was usually desirable, the farm wife would have to use natural plant materials to dye the skeins of yarn or fabric. Come discover how cloth was given its vibrant colors in the era before chemical dyes. Date: Thursday, July 30th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour admission
