Historic Craft Demonstration at Franklin Johnson Mansion
Channel: WPAA-TV and Community Media Center
Date: 07/08/2018

The Wallingford Historic Preservation Trust hosted an Open House and "Historic Craft Demonstration" on July 22 from 1-3 pm at the Franklin Johnson Mansion, 153 South Main Street, Wallingford. 

The Lebanon Militia portrayed historic 18th century characters and demonstrated historic skills and crafts. These include a spinner, a basket weaver, a weaver with a loom, and a leather worker. Two "Men at Arms" demonstrated black powder muskets, rifles and pistols. A Militia member also portrayed a military surgeon with replicas of medical equipment and describe medical procedures of that era. 

Lia Washington produced this her 1st video with OJT in the summer youth employment program in which WPAA-TV is a host site.