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Special Event
Event
Tinsmithing Demonstrations
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 43.000000, -74.000000
Visitor Center Lawn
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Exhibition/Show
Living History
Talk
Description
A live tinsmith demonstration! At the time of the Battles of Saratoga, the tinsmith was an important part of both community and military life. Tinsmiths created dozens of useful items like cups, bowls, candle molds, lanterns, tea canisters, and other containers. They also provided armies with needed items such as oil flasks, canteens, document cases, cooking kettles, and even canister shot for artillery. Learn about the process and see a sampling of the many civilian and military wares a tinsmith could make! The tinsmith demonstration is weather sensitive and will be cancelled in the event of rain.