Lifeways of the American Revolution Era

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.

 

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  Coffee in the Colonies

  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.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 50 seconds

 

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  Spinning

  Follow the steps from dirty wool to a final product used for knitting, weaving or crocheting through the art of spinning.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 22 seconds

 

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  Weaving

  Visit the historic Christopher Taylor House in Jonesborough, TN and learn about how textiles were woven on colonial era looms.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 11 seconds