This section helps us to understand the daily lives of those who lived and actively participated in the growth that Brattonsville experienced during their lifetimes.

Did you know that the word "gin," as in cotton gin, was an abbreviation for the word "engine"?

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Living History: Made By Hand | Historic Brattonsville 3
Living History: Made By Hand | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 3

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The first Scots-Irish settlers had to be self-sufficient because they were often isolated from other people by distances of miles. Food had to be acquired through gardening, herding and hunting. Cloth...
Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville
Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville
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This was the main food preparation area for the Homestead. Food would be prepared and carried over. This was typical during this time period, in order to prevent fires. Be sure to view the 3D Virtual...
Cotton Gin | Historic Brattonsville
Cotton Gin | Historic Brattonsville

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A cotton gin was used to clean the cotton, removing the seeds and stems Did you know that the word "gin," as in cotton gin, was an abbreviation for the word "engine"?
Cotton | Historic Brattonsville
Cotton | Historic Brattonsville

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Cotton was a very important cash crop for families like the Brattons, who not only raised grain crops like wheat, oats and corn, but also raised cotton, which gave them the economic capital to...
Loom in Reconstructed Slave Cabin | Historic Brattonsville
Loom in Reconstructed Slave Cabin | Historic Brattonsville

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Loom inside one of the Reconstructed Slave Cabins, also referred to as the "Weave House." Be sure to view Living History: Made By Hand to gain a better understanding of what life was like during this...
Spinning Wheel | Historic Brattonsville
Spinning Wheel | Historic Brattonsville

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Spinning wheel used in the 18th century by the Bratton women, and in the 19th century by slaves, as women became more socially active.