The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher will host Traditional Trades Day on Saturday, Aug. 21,

The family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free to the public.

It will give visitors the opportunity to explore several historic occupations and heritage skills, such as carpentry, wet-plate photography and candle making.

It will also feature leatherwork, dressmaking, blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, lacemaking, flint knapping, laundry, traditional cooking and music.

In the past, craftspeople proficient in these skills and trades provided the items and services necessary for everyday life.

More than 20 living history tradespeople will bring these activities to life this year for visitors of all ages.

The Chisholm Trail Museum is located at 605 Zellers Ave. For more information, call 405-375-5176.