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SUMMARY:Handmade History Day: Ball-Sellers House Special Event
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House Museum season opening day welcomes you to explore how colonial Virginia made things we now buy. This c. 1750 farmhouse will host demonstrations and “do-it-yourself” experiences. From A-Z including pottery\, textiles\, woodworking\, and much more. \nThis FREE event is from 1-4\, but don’t miss re-enactor Sandy Newton’s talk at 1:30 about how colonial America used nature to make colorful textiles. \nWe’ll have demonstrations of: \n\nBookmending\nDyeing\nKnitting\nPottery\nSewing\nSpinning\nWeaving\nWoodworking\nWoolcarding\n\nLight refreshments served. Free tours of the house and grounds. \nThe Ball-Sellers House is a captivating historical site near the heart of Arlington. Built c. 1750\, this farmhouse is the oldest structure in Arlington County. It offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of the 18th century. The Ball-Sellers House is not just a museum; it is a living history experience where you can learn about the challenges and triumphs faced by those who lived in this home. \nThe house is a testament to the region’s rich history and showcases the lifestyle of early American settlers. Visitors can explore the well-preserved structure\, which features original architectural elements and period furnishings that transport you back in time. As you walk through the rooms\, knowledgeable guides share intriguing stories and insights about the house’s inhabitants and the historical significance of the property. \nThis event is one of the Arlington Historical Society’s events commemorating the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding. The house would have been one of the only remaining buildings in the county where the Declaration of Independence could have been heard being proclaimed in 1776. The full history of the house reflects how the county is intertwined with national history from even before 1776. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public.
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LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Plants to Dye For
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House invites you to discover the plants our colonial forebears grew to add color to their clothing. Explore local plants you can use to dye your own fabric in this fun garden talk by Sandy Newton. Learn about natural dyes and color all around you.\n\nCome for Sandy’s talk at 1:30\, stay for Handmade History Day when we show you how things were made in early America\, and a free tour of the c. 1750 farmhouse. Colonial era sweet treats and beverages.\n\nSandy Newton is a re-enactor at Mt. Vernon and at Arlington House\, planning\, planting\, and maintaining the kitchen garden for the National Park Service. She is also a keeper of the Ball-Sellers House kitchen garden and is a docent here as well! So she knows the era AND the plants!\n\n 
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LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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