Schnapps is a generic name for brandy and the best schnapps come from Austria. Often referred to as “Obstler” (the German word ‘Obst’ means fruit), Austria, Schnapps has its roots in the Roman Empire. The Ancient Romans brought the art of fruit cultivation to Austria where fruits could easily grow in the Alpine regions. Austria …
Monthly Archives: July 2023
UPCOMING EVENT
Washington’s Crossing — July 4th CelebrationWashington’s Crossing Historic Park July 4, 2023 10:00pm – 4:00 pm Come join us as the townspeople around McConkey’s Ferry as we gather to celebrate Independence Day. At Washington Crossing Historic Park, you can watch living historians demonstrate their crafts and see a military encampment. There will be a reading …
Historical Tidbits — Independence Day
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. July 2, 1776 – “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. —I am apt to believe that it will …
Want to be a Brewer for the Day?
Washington’s Crossing — July 4th CelebrationWashington’s Crossing Historic Park July 4, 2023 10:00pm – 4:00 pm Event Announcement: https://wordpress.com/post/colonialbrewer.com/54489 Volunteer Sign-up: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/volunteering/7ff92cbb-be49-4a78-817c-8063ef7b46b5 In the market we will gather in the Historic Village and sell our wares, soldiers will drill 18th-century military tactics, the park’s fife and drum corps will perform, and I will be running my …
No Beer for You!
Well, its official, we are now a theocracy according to SCOTUS. They have placed us on the same shaky footing as Iran, Syria, Al Qa’ida, Al Shabaab, Hizballah, Hamas, the LRA, and all those other supporters of social and political terror in the world. As of yesterday, it is now legal to use your religion …
Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 