Early American Textile Display
Explore the fascinating world of early American textile production at the Depreciation Lands Museum’s interactive textile area. Our collection includes
Explore the fascinating world of early American textile production at the Depreciation Lands Museum’s interactive textile area. Our collection includes
Pop-Up Sundays at the Depreciation Lands Museum are a series of special events dedicated to exploring various facets of early
The McCaslin School: A Journey into Hampton Township’s Educational Heritage Nestled within our museum grounds, the replica of the McCaslin
Exciting News! The Depreciation Lands Museum has a new event ! We have a cannon on loan August 18th from Wildwood Long Rifles! To celebrate, we’re hosting a special “Name the Cannon” event, and YOU have the chance to make history! Event Date: August 18th Time: 1pm-4pm How to Participate: Visit the museum that day to submit your name suggestion. Voting starts at 1pm and ends at 3pm. The names will be sorted through and the lucky winner will be announced.** The name MUST BE a name that was used in the 18th century. It MUST begin with an
🍂 Step back in time at the Hydref Fall Festival & Market Faire! 🍁 Join us on October 5th from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Depreciation Lands Museum for a day filled with 18th-century charm and autumnal festivities. Experience history come alive with skilled craftspeople, reenactors, and purveyors of goods, all set against the beautiful backdrop of fall. 🌾 Highlights include: Traditional crafts and activities like making jump ropes, musket balls, and cornhusk dolls. Authentic 18th-century food and music. Interactive displays and talks by historical experts. Fun for kids with games, toys, and a chance to make their
By Jonathan Klemens, FSA-Scot Author and Historian Marquis de Lafayette Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de
Rediscovering 18th-Century Boiled Dinners By Kimberly Chaffee, BA-English, PLCGS -American Records As the warmth of spring breathes new life into
18th Century Gentry Handwork By Kimberly Chaffee In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to forget the
A Journey Through History and Preservation by Kimberly Chaffee As summer days passed and fall was nearing, our post-revolutionary brethren
