April 16 at 10:30 at Fort Mifflin!

We are moving forward with our plans to build a bar wagon. Our second work day is March 12 and we plan to make big changes to the appearance of the wagon so that it transforms from an expression of Amish religious values to a bar that celebrates the community we are building at Fort Mifflin.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Come join our volunteers as we make this happen. We will provide the tools and materials (as well as a generous supply of the Regimental Brewmeister’s stock), we need hands. If you didn’t come to the work day in February, WE STILL NEED YOU.

Objectives for the day:

  • PAINT (We want murals not flat black!)
  • Build outside tables (We will be employing the skills we recently learned in the opening the blacksmith shop)
  • Install coolers, signs, etc.
  • Generally make ready for 6/10 debut at Lawn Party

On September 17, 2022, Fort Mifflin took possession of an Amish surrey style wagon approximately 5 ft wide and 7 feet long in serviceable condition.  This buggy was donated by Warehouse on Watts and transported to the fort by Fort Mifflin staff.  The buggy is in “good” condition but not roadworthy and does need minor repairs to its roof.  Warehouse on Watts began this work but ultimately abandoned it as their business needs require a larger space.  Fort Mifflin is currently storing this buggy on premises.

Fort Mifflin plans to complete the conversion of this buggy into a concession vehicle and we really want your help. This carriage, when fully converted, will allow us to serve cold beverages in bottles or cans as well as provide a chilled beer on tap.  It will also be provisioned with the ability to serve food items heated with electric heating systems (like our hotdog cooker).  The intention is to create a fully self-contained concession stand which fits with our historical themes (both Revolutionary and Civil War era) and can be placed anywhere on the grounds.

Skills I need on this day:

  • Carpenters
  • Painters
  • Mechanical Repair
  • General Help (most of the work does not require great skill)

Come help us build something cool and unique.

Published by Michael Carver

My goal is to bring history alive through interactive portrayal of ordinary American life in the late 18th Century (1750—1799) My persona are: Journeyman Brewer; Cordwainer (leather tradesman but not cobbler), Statesman and Orator; Chandler (candle and soap maker); Gentleman Scientist; and, Soldier in either the British Regular Army, the Centennial Army, or one of the various Militia. Let me help you experience history 1st hand!

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