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Traditional Great Wheel Spinning

  • Furnace Town 3816 Old Furnace Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 (map)

Ever wonder what those iant spinning wheels were used for? See how wool was prepared and spun on these 'Great Wheels' for producing very lofty and fine woolen yarn, and understand the difference between woolen and worsted wool. (Harrison House)

Time: 4:00pm
Length: 45min.
Location: Harrison/Spin House
Instructor: Gina Gerhard

Cost: Regular Admission

Earlier Event: July 14
Legends of the Furnace
Later Event: July 15
Life of the Forest