by gwffoundation | Oct 18, 2023 | 18th Century Crafts, Archaeology, Fashion in History, Ferry Farm, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Macabre Artifacts
There’s plenty to be frightened about in the colonial period. But teapots? Not exactly. However, aesthetics change as time passes. We see things through different lenses. As I type this, my substantial black cat with big yellow eyes stares at me, demanding attention....
by gwffoundation | Oct 28, 2022 | Archaeology, Lives & Legacies, Macabre Artifacts
With Halloween just around the corner, we thought we would take our readers behind the scenes to look at some of the creepiest and macabre artifacts we have uncovered at Ferry Farm. Some may seem like obvious choices, but others have hidden connections and meanings....