God today has been depressing. Here are a few images of effigies to cheer you up and remind you that free speech takes on many forms: For the record, this dog is not a registered Democrat… Remember, if the polls close today before you vote, you are effectively saying you want this to continue… Please …
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On March 5, a squad of 11 soldiers from HM 29th Regiment of Foot fired a ragged, undisciplined volley into a crowd of 300 – 400 angry protestors outside the Boston Customs House killing 3 men– Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, and Crispus Attucks. Two other men mortally wounded and died several days later – Samuel …
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 …
When Madison penned his original draft of revisions or amendments, to the US Constitution in 1793 he wrote two amendments for what ultimately was consolidated into the current Second Amendment, one for the rights of individuals to keep and maintain arms (similar to the Pennsylvania Constitution) and one for the States to keep and maintain …
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More damn robocalls from a party that doesn’t actually exist anymore. When will they learn, IF they ever field an actual Republican candidate, one who values fiscal conservatism, individual rights, a balanced budget, reduction of the national debt, and a free market; they will get my vote. I will never vote for “Trump’s man” or …
Continue reading “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore! — Howard Beale”
Okay, before I start, let me clarify that I am EXTREMELY ANGRY that our president declared war on EVERY AMERICAN who is not part of his cabal. These observations are mine. You may disagree. Lets observe, A speech by a Republican President: Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, …
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Sic semper tyrannis is a Latin phrase attributed to Marcus Iunius Brutus, one of the people who assassinated Julius Caesar. It can be translated as “Thus always to tyrants”. It is a shortened version of the phrase “Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis” (“Thus always I bring death to tyrants”). Sadly, it is time. Last night, Donald Trump declared war on …
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. October 28, 1751 Liberty Bell Commissioned The Liberty Bell started out simply as the bell commissioned by the colonial legislature of Pennsylvania to hang in the steeple of the …
When we find actual recipes from the 18th Century, whether they are for food, beer, or even chemical substances like gunpowder and soap, the recipes are vague and ambiguous by modern sensibilities. These instructions were clearly written for experts. Below you will find an example of George Washington’s Small Beer recipe, and unless you are …
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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. May 30, 1783 – The Pennsylvania Evening Post became America’s first daily newspaper.
Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 