Visit Halifax County North Carolina

⭐ Historical Laundry: Wash Day in Colonial America

Hollister, NC

Step back in time and discover what it took to keep clothes clean in colonial America. Before washing machines, detergents, and dryers, laundry was an all-day chore that required hard work, skill, and patience. Learn about tools, techniques, and traditions used by early American families, from making soap to scrubbing, rinsing, and drying clothes.

As part of the America250 commemoration, this historical program explores the everyday lives of the people who helped build a new nation. By looking at a ordinary household task, we'll gain a deeper understanding for the resilience, resourcefulness, and labor that shaped colonial life.

This program is suitable for all ages. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and experience a glimpse of daily life in early America!

Program will be held at the beside the visitor center and is weather dependent. Please call the visitor center with questions.

Dates
August 22, 2026 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Address
Medoc Mountain State Park 1541 Medoc State Park Rd, Hollister, NC 27844
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