Event

Brinegar Cabin - Traditional Cloth Making: Linen and Wool

Blue Ridge Parkway

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -81.000000


Brinegar Cabin, located at Milepost 238.5

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Friday

Dates:

July 16, 2022 to October 21, 2022

Time:

4:00 PM

Duration:

45 minutes

Type of Event

Talk

Description

Traditional Cloth Making: Linen and Wool

From shearing sheep and planting flax to sewing the final garments, Caroline Brinegar was known throughout the community for her skill in garment making. Watch a ranger as she demonstrates spinning and weaving and explains the many steps necessary to produce clothing and blankets.

Reservation or Registration: No