2026 Fort Harrison Colonial Trades Fair

June 21st 10AM to 3PM
Learn how 18th Century colonial trades contributed to the settlement of the Shenandoah Valley. Includes demonstrations of: white oak basketmaking, flintknapping, colonial medicine & surgery, spinning and weaving, tape loom, weaving, farrier, smoked food preservation, broom making, pottery, blacksmithing and more. Meet our new tinsmith, Katlin McCreery!
And Mike Hayslett, “Ye Lofarb Pedlar” will display and sell a variety of goods required in an 18th Century home here on the frontier.
Handcrafted items available for purchase.
Hands-on activities for kids. Bring the family.
Food available.
Free admission.
fortharrisonva.org
Questions? E-mail: fortharrisonva@gmail.com