A woman in Revolutionary War era clothing uses a lucet to make cord.
NPS Photo
The history of the Revolutionary War period on the Parkway is not just about weapons and battles. The National Park Service also tells the story of what daily life was like for the soldiers and their families during this period. Click on the links to the videos below to learn more about the skills and tasks of daily life.
Did people in early America drink coffee, or did they only drink tea? Brewing a cup of coffee looked a lot different during the times of the Overmountain Men than it does today. Learn all of the steps from bean to brew.