Dip Your Pen In Gall!

At Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site


Question: What technology do you use today that was used 5,000 years ago? Answer: Ink! Yes, people have been writing with ink since the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. To see how people made ink in the 1700s, stop by Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site and check out the process firsthand. You might be very surprised by what’s in it. Maybe you can even take home a written record of your experience!

DETAILS

  • July 26, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • July 26, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Event Hours

    10:00am-11:30am

    Meeting Place

    Meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot

    What to Bring

    Bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray

    Price

    Free with admission