Sunday, December 16, 2018

Antique Fiber Tools at the Salzburger Society, Ebenezer GA

In my online quest to learn more about silk producation in colonial Georgia, I stumbled onto the website of a small museum, part of the Salzburger Society.

I knew nothing about this small colony of Austrians who emigrated from Salzburg because of  religious prosecution in the early 1700's. Salzburg was Catholic, and this group of people were Protestants.

With the support of George II of England they emigrated  when Oglethorpe was looking for people to come to the new colony of Georgia.  The original colony did not do well as it was too far from a place to resupply; it was an eight mile hike to the Scottish settlement of Abercorn. George II was happy with this group of pious, hardworking and non slave holding Germans, and granted them an area to resettle on the bluffs over the Savannah River, north of Savannah.


They built a beautiful church from Georgia clay called the Jerusalem Lutheran Church. Among other pursuits, according to this site indicated that  widows and orphans operated the first silk filature in Georgia.

It was about an hour drive from my home to Ebenezer GA, in Effingham County.  We were received by Patsy, the curator, who gave us a personalized tour.










A "sideways" stitching sewing machine







An Irish spinning wheel...interesting...








1 comment:

  1. Legitimate Crypto Recovery Services - Go to ALPHA RECOVERY EXPERTS

    Alpha Recovery Experts has built a reputation for providing specialized cybersecurity and ethical hacking services aimed at helping clients address complex digital asset challenges. One of the key factors that sets Alpha Recovery Experts apart is its focus on ethical hacking methodologies. Ethical hacking involves the use of authorized security techniques to identify vulnerabilities, investigate incidents, and support recovery efforts while adhering to legal and professional standards. By combining technical expertise with a structured investigative approach, the company works to assist clients in understanding what happened to their digital assets and what recovery options may be available.

    In addition to recovery services, Alpha Recovery Experts emphasizes cybersecurity awareness and risk mitigation. The company recognizes that preventing future incidents is just as important as addressing existing problems. Through security assessments, best-practice recommendations, and educational guidance, clients can gain valuable insights into protecting their cryptocurrency wallets, accounts, and sensitive digital information from evolving cyber threats.

    For individuals and organizations seeking support with cryptocurrency-related security concerns, the company positions itself as a resource focused on technical expertise, ethical practices, and client-centered solutions.

    WhatsApp; +44(745)742-4681
    Email: (Alpharecoveryexpert@consultant.com)

    ReplyDelete