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. June 10, 1752 – Benjamin Franklin demonstrates that lightning is a form of electricity. This kite experiment will make Mr. Franklin one of the most famous men in the …
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Come root for the Regimental Brewmeister as we submit our Spruce Beer to the judges. This will be the beer that we brew on the green at historic Old New Castle on May 20 so there is time to see it brewed the drink as much of it as you like in Norristown on July …
A friend of mine recently comment that my 18th Century brewing demonstrations are so much more relaxed than what they see when modern methods are used. WOW! It must be like the duck on a pond – calm above and paddling like mad below. Even when you ignore the added complexity of simultaneously speaking to …
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Well, after many years of faithfully serving Fort Mifflin, I sent them my notification that I am moving on to new opportunities. For most of you, this will mean that the libations at Cannonball tavern and Siege Weekend will be different. I am sure alternative arrangements will be made. If, however, your site, unit or …
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Saturday, June 17Colonial Brewing Workshop10 AM-4 PM$100 Due to the current air quality crisis, we are rescheduling this event for June 17! Yes, I know this is the weekend of Monmouth and I certainly appreciate why you might want to engage in a battle with more casualties due to the heat than gunfire but Monmouth …
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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. June 9, 1772 – The HMS Gaspee, a British customs ship that ran aground in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The Gaspee, commanded by Lieutenant Dudingston, was engaged in a …
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. June 8, 1775 Lord Dunmore retires to British shipping. Dunmore and his family fled the Governor’s Palace in the middle of the night and took up residence aboard the Fowey. Want …
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A couple of months ago, Randell Spackman and I were touring City Tavern in the hopes of making a bid and reopening it as a Tavern and brewery. Alas that is not to be. Interestingly though, while walking the building I commented that we needed a “Gentleman’s Club” which clearly misunderstood. Lets clarify what a …
Summer 1782 As Rogers Clark was faced with the monumental task of maintaining military control over the Ohio River valley. With few men at his disposal, he decided to construct an armed row galley for use in securing the navigation of the Ohio, particularly at the mouths of the Miami River and Licking Creek. By …
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Saturday, June 17Colonial Brewing Workshop10 AM-4 PM$100 Due to the current air quality crisis, we are rescheduling this event for June 17! Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is hosting an in depth colonial brewing workshop on 6/10/2023! Master Colonial Brewer, Michael Carver will be sharing his amazing knowledge of 18th century beer production. Have a hands on …
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Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 