The Barrington Woolen Mill was a thriving producer of woolens in the late 19th and early 20th century when life in rural Nova Scotia required warm durable clothing. Powered by a water-driven turbine, the mill washed, picked, carded, spun, dyed and wove the wool. See the machinery that transformed raw fleece into yarn and cloth, and listen to the stories about the lives of the local mill workers. Imagine the steady rhythms of the spinner, twister, carder, skeiner, picker and loom that once were powered by the Barrington River’s rushing water.
Guests are encouraged to try carding, spinning and weaving wool and watch the interpretive guides as they wash and dye locally sourced wool by hand, as well as spin, card and weave.
There are regularly scheduled workshops and demonstrations taking place this site during the season.
A well-appointed tax-free gift shop featuring museum made and locally sourced items is an added feature at this historic site. This museum site is a part of the Barrington Museum Complex: four museum sites all within walking distance of each other along the scenic Barrington River.
