The encampment of Continental Army at Valley Forge (12/19/1777 — 6/19/1778) is known as the time of the greatest suffering. By the end of the encampment, almost a forth of the original army had died of disease, exposure, and privation. The food was said to have been both bad and infrequent. Even though food was …
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Historical Tidbits — New York Restraining Act
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 5, 1767 The New York Restraining Act — forbade the New York Assembly and the governor of New York from passing any new bills until they agreed to …
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Historical Tidbits — King George III ‘s Birthday
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 4, 1738 – King George III is born. He will rule England from 1760 to 1820. George III (Georg Wilhelm Friedrich) was born on 4 June 1738 in …
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Basic Colonial Brewing #10 –Making the Brew
Once you have wort, its time to actually “brew” (from the Dutch brouwen: to bubble or effervesce) the beer. I hope by now you realize that a lot more work goes into preparing to brew than actually brewing the beer. When I do demonstrations, someone always remarks that brewing takes a long time but in …
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Calling all Home Brewers and Beer Lovers in the Delaware Valley!
Saturday, June 10Colonial Brewing Workshop10 AM-4 PM$100 This event has now been opened to the general public. 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 experience and take home the …
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Man does not live on beer alone — Cherry Bounce
A bounce is a drink made with a mixture of alcohol and sweetened cherry juice. The earliest reference for such a drink is 1693 where it was referenced in W. Robertson’s Phraseologia Generalis as a “mingled drink” called cherrybouncer. Sometimes cherry brandy (Kirsch) was also called bounce as the two beverages are very similar. The …
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Historical Tidbits — QUARTERING ACT
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 2, 1774 – QUARTERING ACT made provisions for British troops to be given food and shelter at the expense of the American colonies, especially Massachusetts where a large …
Calling all Home Brewers and Beer Lovers in the Delaware Valley!
Saturday, June 10Colonial Brewing Workshop*Members Only*10 AM-4 PM$100 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 experience and take home the results of your work to ferment into the Spruce …
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Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 