A broom maker, four quilters and several potters and weavers will also follow centuries-old methods when they demonstrate crafts that existed in those early days.

A broom maker and glass blower will demonstrate their time-honored skills, while a jewelry maker sells earrings made from space-age materials.

Today the broom maker works there at Historic Cold Spring Village.

Mr. Sanders recalls that in the early 1960's only a couple of broom makers remained in the area.

The broom makers, unlike most segments of American industry, are now partly protected from low-wage Mexican competition by quotas and sizable tariffs.

That perception is wrong, the broom makers say.

Moreover, broom makers argue, the treaty contains provisions that are dangerous for all industries.

Before then, the emphasis was on the artisan; the cooper or the broom maker advertised his services.

Increasingly, she said, she hears not only from would-be broom makers but also from garden designers in search of "unique things" to add to beds and borders.

Barns and farm buildings surrounding the museum provide exhibitions showing the work of broom makers, blacksmiths, stone cutters, masons, and other tradesmen.