The Cape May County settlers of nineteenth century lived a life in harmony
with the seasons and the environment. The resources of the ocean, bay, meadow
and marsh provided their shelter and livelihood. This way of life colored their
speech, religious beliefs, and social values. Throughout the season, visitors
can share the experience of this bygone era and become directly involved in
the daily life of a century and a half ago. Historic Cold Spring Village lets you
and your family "live a little history". Chat with the "locals" in the
Dennisville Inn or watch the printer produce advertisements for sale of goods and
pamphlets for local societies.
Authentically garbed Village craftspeople make history come alive as they
demonstrate age old crafts using traditional tools, methods and materials. See
iron rod heated and formed at the blacksmith's forge, the speeding weaver's
shuttle, the spinner twisting wool into yarn, the the printer's handpress, the
milliner's fashionable goods, the potter molding clay into graceful shapes,
leather stitched into useful wares, the broom maker's practical art or the
village carpenter using a foot powered lathe. Watch a mother prepare dinner for
her family over an open fire or bake bread in a brick oven. Attend class in a
one room school house. Linger in the tavern room and chat with the innkeeper and
patrons. Many of the craftspeople will invite you to become involved in their
trade first hand.
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