We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
Monthly Archives: August 2020
FEDERALIST No. 16: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
Annual Moland House Reenactment — Regimental Brewer Saturday, August 15, 2020 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID – 19 During the “13 days of August 1777” (August 10-23) meetings were held at the Moland farmhouse in what is currently referred to as the “Council of War Room”. Attendees at those meetings would have included General Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, Alexander Hamilton, (Mad) Anthony Wayne, Nathanael Greene, Henry Knox and …
FEDERALIST No. 15: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
FEDERALIST No. 14: Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
FEDERALIST No. 13: Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
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Federalist #12: The Utility of the Union In Respect to Revenue
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
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Historical Tidbits
When reenacting or acting as a historical interpreter, its good to have a few historical dates and stories to share. This series will publish a few. August 6-10, 1787 – Fifty-five delegates from each of the 13 States met in Philadelphia to determine how to “fix” the Articles of Confederation. Weaknesses in the Articles of …
Federalist #11: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
Federalist #10: The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 