Remember, Remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot…

Catholicism in England was heavily repressed under Queen Elizabeth I, particularly after the pope excommunicated her in 1570. During her reign, dozens of priests were put to death, and Catholics could not even legally celebrate Mass or be married according to their own rites.  When James I took the throne upon Elizabeth’s death in 1603, …

We’re running a Colonial Brewing Class at Thornbury Farms on November 7, 2021

LAST CALL This will be our last class in 2021! Colonial Brewing: An Immersive History Experience Join the Regimental Brewmeister for a unique opportunity to experience the art and craft of 18th century brewing. This class will malt the grain, brew the mash over the fire in true 18th century fashion and each participant will …

FEDERALIST No. 34: Concerning the General Power of Taxation

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. 33: Concerning the General Power of Taxation

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 …

Antifederalist No. 33 — Federal Taxation and the Doctrine of Implied Powers. (Part II)

The Federalist writers apparently never responded to “Brutus.” The following “Brutus” article was extracted from his sixth essay, The New-York Journal of December 27, 1787. …. The general government is to be vested with authority to levy and collect taxes, duties, and excises; the separate states have also power to impose taxes, duties, and excises, …

We’re running a Colonial Brewing Class at Thornbury Farms on November 7, 2021

LAST CALL This will be our last class in 2021! Colonial Brewing: An Immersive History Experience Join the Regimental Brewmeister for a unique opportunity to experience the art and craft of 18th century brewing. This class will malt the grain, brew the mash over the fire in true 18th century fashion and each participant will …

Antifederalist No. 32 — Federal Taxation and the Doctrine of Implied Powers. (Part I)

A powerful rebuttal of Hamilton, the logic of Brutus can be found in a Supreme Court decision of 1819, McCulloch v. Maryland. Taken from “Brutus” fifth essay, The New-York Journal of December 13, 1787. This constitution considers the people of the several states as one body corporate, and is intended as an original compact; it will …

We’re running a Colonial Brewing Class at Thornbury Farms on November 7, 2021

Colonial Brewing: An Immersive History Experience Join the Regimental Brewmeister for a unique opportunity to experience the art and craft of 18th century brewing. This class will malt the grain, brew the mash over the fire in true 18th century fashion and each participant will take home a growler of the result and necessary equipment …

FEDERALIST No. 32: Concerning the General Power of Taxation

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 …