As part of the "Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time" special exhibition, join us for a hands-on experience as living-history interpreters on the Revolution-era farm at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown offer an exciting workshop to learn how different fibers were dyed in the 18th century.

Learn about the importance of homespun fabrics and how using purchased, grown and foraged dyestuffs extended the life of garments during the war. Try your hand at cloth-dyeing and take home your own hand-dyed silk scarf!

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Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Members and 2026 Annual Passholders receive free museum admission. Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive complimentary admission to both museums with proof of residency. See if you qualify.

About the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

A commemorative partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days) and located on 200 Water Street near the Colonial Parkway, tells the story of the nation’s founding and the epic scale of the Revolution and its relevance today.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information. Parking at the museum is free for museum visitors. A free shuttle service is available to Historic Yorktown on the Yorktown Trolley.

The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.