Saturdays in the 1700s: Leatherworking Trades Demonstration

  • April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • John Brown House Museum

    52 Power Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Ticket Price $0.00-$11.63 Register Now
Description

Saturdays in the 1700s continue at the John Brown House! On Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10am-4pm, join leatherworking expert Roy Najecki as he demonstrates creating leather ammunition cases and accessories that would have been used by New England militia soldiers. 

Leather was commonly used in the 18th century for objects like fire buckets, shoes, trunks, harnesses, and saddles, creating equipment for soldiers was a specialized focus within this trade. Soldiers needed specific items like cartridge boxes, sword scabbards, and pistol buckets (a leather holster that keeps a pistol dry). A Rhode Island native, Najecki has been producing 18th century military accouterments for over forty years and has shared his expertise at historic sites across New England. 

This experience is free for members and $10 for non-members. Admission to the museum is included in ticket. 

Date & Time

Sat, Apr 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue Details

John Brown House Museum

52 Power Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906 John Brown House Museum
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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