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18th Century Trades Fair

Life on the Virginia frontier in the 18th century wasn’t easy. Unlike today, families had to harvest their own food, cut wood and split it by hand, and develop their trades without any fancy equipment. These pioneers used tools like draw knives, spokeshaves, and swage blocks – all of which you will see at our 18th Century Trades Fair, held annually on the first weekend of September in Highland County, Virginia.