Trades Day

Experience a day full of Trades at Old New-Gate!

Historically, the incarcerated individuals at New-Gate (1773) were forced to make nails, shoes, barrels, and more as part of their prison sentence. In honor of the craftspeople at New-Gate, we are hosting a Trades Day with demonstrations and hands-on activities highlighting these important skills. FREE ADMISSION!

Line Up of Demonstrators

Traditional Hand Tool Woodworking with Andrew Rowand / Eric Sloane Museum

Early American Furniture and Joinery with Rick Liegl

New England Decorative Woodcarving with Lara Miller

Shoe Making with Dennis Picard

Blacksmithing with Mark Burno

Try the Trades- Hands-On Activities with TradesUp

Bricklaying with the State Historic Preservation Office

Preservation Connecticut