While Away the Winter

See how people in the Carolina Piedmont spent their time during the winter months: making repairs on the farm, completing indoor projects, preserving meat, and building community with friends and neighbors. 

Jan. 4 “Working Outside” Woodworking and blacksmithing

Jan. 11 “Staying Inside” Spinning, weaving, tool repair

Jan. 18 “Everything but the Oink” Salting & preserving pork, 19^th century cooking with organ meats, making soap

Jan. 25 “Cold Hands, Warm Hearts” Dancing, quilting, shelling corn