For Earth Day and beyond, learn how the colonial Americans did chores in spring
Updated 11:00 AM;
Today 11:00 AM
In interactive demonstrations, costumed interpreters will present history in real life as spring chores were done in the 19th century. (Courtesy of Historic Richmond Town)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Imagine a world without vacuums, detergent and electricity to run appliances to make basic foods and wash clothes.
In an ongoing Saturday series, Historic Richmond Town illustrates chores of colonial times that might teach Staten Islanders some new, practical housekeeping ways of the past plus paint an accurate picture on life without modern conveniences.