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Cotton | Historic Brattonsville

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Cotton | Historic Brattonsville
Cotton was a very important cash crop for families like the Brattons, who not only raised grain crops like wheat, oats and corn, but also raised cotton, which gave them the economic capital to...
Spinning Wheel | Historic Brattonsville

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Spinning Wheel | Historic Brattonsville
Spinning wheel used in the 18th century by the Bratton women, and in the 19th century by slaves, as women became more socially active.
Brick Fireplace in McConnell Cabin | Historic Brattonsville - Episode 5 Living History: Made By Hand | Historic Brattonsville 3

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Living History: Made By Hand | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 3
The first Scots-Irish settlers had to be self-sufficient because they were often isolated from other people by distances of miles. Food had to be acquired through gardening, herding and hunting. Cloth...
Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville

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Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 25
This was the main food preparation area for the Homestead. Food would be prepared and carried over. This was typical during this time period, in order to prevent fires. Be sure to view the 3D Virtual...