EARLY AMERICAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Bob Roemer 11/7/2025 Great or “walking” wheels are one of the earliest forms of spinning wheel, dating back to the 14 th  Century in Britain and used extensively in the US during colonial times.  They were generally augmented by the treadle wheel by the mid eighteenth century.  Most great wheels today are antique unless built by commission.  Consequently, it is important to preserve and restore them, particularly if they are to be used for spinning. The Challenge While settin

Bob Roemer, August 11, 2025 Our overall purpose is to introduce Bolton Fair visitors to the crafts we represent and, where possible, let...

by Bob Roemer, Aug. 20, 2023 For the 3rd year EAIA has been a significant woodworking presence at the Bolton Fair at the Bolton...

by Bob Roemer As it has since 1978, the Historic Eastfield Foundation puts on its annual Early American Trades and Historic Preservation...

A Synopsis of the Workshops, Lectures, Demonstrations and Tours to be held on Friday May 17, 2019 at the Early American Industries...

By Herb Lapp (Editor's note: Herb Lapp is a frequent contributor to the EAIA Chronicle.) Each year on October 6 we celebrate the arrival...