Continuing our Women's History Month series, Makayla details the life of a Virginia farmer's wife in the mid-19th century. Her recounting includes actual quotes from contemporary sources, like the American Frugal Housewife, first published in 1828. Be sure to compare this Day in the Life to the others across time and place.
Music: Zac Bell
Cover Art: Emily Noble Day

Continuing our Women's History Month series, Makayla details the life of a Virginia farmer's wife in the mid-19th century. Her recounting includes actual quotes from contemporary sources, like the American Frugal Housewife, first published in 1828. Be sure to compare this Day in the Life to the others across time and place. Music: Zac Bell Cover Art: Emily Noble Day

A Day in the Life: 19th Century

History podcast of the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia covering topics like medicine, architecture, slavery, and 17th, 18th, and 19th century daily life from a living history museum.

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