Eighteenth Century Life in Williamsburg Unit 3 Community Life

Creator: / Eastman Kodak

Complete Record: This film, made in restored Williamsburg, is a simple unrehearsed account of life in 18th century Virginia, at a time when American ideas of freedom and democracy were being developed. Illustrates the importance of the blacksmith to the community; examines some facets of tavern life, describes the treatment of offenders against the law, and shows the dissemination of news by post-rider and weekly newspaper. Blacksmith, forging horse shoes, spinning yarn, card playing, loom.

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