Its that time of the year! Come to Washington’s Crossing. First Crossing Dress Rehearsal ReenactmentDate: Sunday December 8, 2019Event Time: 10am-4pm Annual Christmas Crossing Reenactment:Date: Wednesday December 25, 2019Event Time: 12pm -3pm. 1pm is the actual Crossing.
Author Archives: Michael Carver
Despite Today’s Politics, the Turkey was Never Considered as Our National Symbol
There is a myth that the turkey almost came to represent the United States. The story goes that after the Declaration of Independence was signed, Congress asked Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams to design a seal for our new nation. Since many of the Germanic nations, incorporate eagles into their pageantry, the eagle …
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THANKSGIVING DAY 1789
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – A PROCLAMATION Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor – and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their …
A Kindred Spirit – Meeting Noah Lewis
Over the past several years I have acquired a number bit of re-enactor’s kit and, since I started reenacting with my oldest son, much of it was duplicate. As I am the only one in our family that stuck with the hobby, I set out to sell some of this gear and this is how …
Quick Survey
I am putting together a series of Jeffersonian Dinners and would love to hear your thoughts. Please complete my survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJV9BXD Thank you
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Its Official! We are doing a Jeffersonian Dinner at Fort Mifflin. Saturday, February 22, 20206 p.m. Casual Conversation7 p.m. Dinner & Program Tickets limited to assure a meaningful experience. Must be purchased in advance. http://www.FortMifflin.us What is a Jeffersonian Dinner? The tradition of Jeffersonian Dinners began at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, in the …
Its not about Winning, Its about Building the Republic!
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you Pericles We often celebrate the politicians, men who through their eloquence and passion seek to incite people to join our causes. Men like Samuel Adams and Benjamin Franklin were certainly important to the cause of Liberty …
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Interpreter-in-Residence — Fort Mifflin on the Delaware
As I normally promote my programs as a historical interpreter and brewer, I contacted Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia. During my discussions on how I could bring programs to the Fort, it was suggested that I spend 2020 as a scholar-in-residence. Together with Fort Mifflin, I am developing a program which I will name “Interpreter-in-Residence” which …
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A Visit to the Infamous Green Dragon Tavern in Boston
As a 21st Century business executive, I needed to travel to Boston this week, so naturally as someone with a revolutionary spirit and an interest in history, I needed to visit the infamous Green Dragon Tavern as part of my visit. Yes, finding an Irish Traven in Boston is not a difficult task, and yes, …
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Changed my URL
Thank you to all my followers. I have changed the URL. You can now find me at ColonialBrewer.com
