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. November 5, 1733 – The New York Weekly Journal became the first newspaper regularly published in North America. One year later, John Peter Zenger, its printer and publisher was …
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Antifederalist No. 35 — Federal Taxing Power must Be Restrained
George Mason of Virginia opposed the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights, and centralized powers further than he felt it necessary. Mason delivered the following speech before the Virginia ratifying convention, June 4, 1788. Mr. Chairman, whether the Constitution be good or bad, the present clause [Article 1, Section 2] clearly discovers that …
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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 …
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FEDERALIST No. 35: 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 …
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Antifederalist No. 34 — The Problem of Concurrent Taxation
The following speech by Patrick Henry was delivered to the Virginia ratifying convention, June 5, 1788. I never will give up the power of direct taxation but for a scourge. I am willing to give it conditionally; that is, after non-compliance with requisitions. I will do more, sir, and what I hope will convince the …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 