Event Dime

Historical Laundry: Wash Day in Colonial America

When:

August 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Where:

Medoc Mountain State Park, NC

Source:

NC State Parks – Events

Step back in time and discvoer 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