Cleaning and laundry have never been fun chores. Creating the Ideal Home, 1800-1939: Comfort and Convenience in America, our current exhibition, looks at how technology has impacted American homes. New machines aided with ridding the house of dust and washing clothes, but did they make less work or more? Help us do some cleaning and laundry the old-fashioned way. Learn some tips from early Americans. Make your own broom then put it to the test. Contact the museum at (202) 879-3240 or [email protected] if you plan to attend; drop-ins welcomed.

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: O'Byrne Room, Lower Level Fee: Free