Silk Culture In Georgia

Twenty five miles from north of Savannah is the historic settlement of New Ebenezer. In 1736 a group of settlers from Salzburg Austria developed a silk operation and the first water-driven grist mill in Georgia.

Georgia Historical Society Marker at Ebenezer

To see a silkworm working on the cocoon click on the video, nature at its best.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a great day πŸ™‚

Alice

Ragtag Daily Prompt/Silk