Threads of Time: 18th Century Market & Faire
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Threads of Time is a two-day immersive living history experience that brings 18th-century Southwest Virginia to life through dynamic, hands-on programming for all ages.
Spread across the field adjacent to the Higher Education Center, visitors will encounter a vibrant encampment of historical interpreters portraying frontier settlers, tradespeople, and Indigenous communities, alongside live demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, weaving, and open-fire cooking. A full schedule of performances and presentations—including period music, storytelling, educational talks, and a narrated fashion show—explores daily life, culture, and the complex histories of the region.
With interactive activities, a curated artisan market, and dedicated youth programming, the event invites guests to step into the past and engage directly with the people, skills, and stories that shaped early America.
Spread across the field adjacent to the Higher Education Center, visitors will encounter a vibrant encampment of historical interpreters portraying frontier settlers, tradespeople, and Indigenous communities, alongside live demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, weaving, and open-fire cooking. A full schedule of performances and presentations—including period music, storytelling, educational talks, and a narrated fashion show—explores daily life, culture, and the complex histories of the region.
With interactive activities, a curated artisan market, and dedicated youth programming, the event invites guests to step into the past and engage directly with the people, skills, and stories that shaped early America.
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Where is it happening?
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, 1 Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210-1000, United States
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Host or PublisherVirginia Highlands Festival
