Katie Klaus was intrigued by the wool-spinning activity during the First Siege of Augusta event Saturday.

"I didn't realize that spinning was so tedious and that you would have to work all day in order to get something done," said the 12-year-old, who watched as a Colonial re-enactor demonstrated how to turn wool into thread at the Ezekiel Harris House.

"I would like to learn more about it, though," she added. "I think it's neat."

The event commemorated the Revolutionary War battle that took place in Augusta over four days in September 1780. Colonial re-enactors explained what life was like during that era.

Visitors also received in-depth literature on the First Siege of Augusta.

"This is the first time, officially, that we have had an event commemorating this historical event," said Benjamin Baughman, the manager of the historic house. "We hope to make this an annual event to educate people about the impact the siege had on this area and about what life was like during that time."

Melanie Klaus, Katie's mother, said the event was a way to add to her children's education.

"We home-school our children, and when we heard about it we thought that this would be a great way for them to learn more about history, especially the history we have right here in Augusta," she said. "Our family now has a better appreciation for what we have in life and for the rich history we have here."

Reach Nikasha Dicks at (706) 823-3336 or nikasha.dicks@augustachronicle.com.