Ornamental Separator

Historic Trade: Shoemaker

Trades

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Handicap Accessible

Closed currently

  • Monday

    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday

    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday

    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Thursday

    Closed

  • Friday

    Closed

  • Saturday

    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Sunday

    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How were men's shoes made before modern glues and rubber soles? Meet some of the last few shoemakers who work entirely by hand and watch them make everyday and fancy footwear.

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