Join us Sunday on the SquareSunday, September 28th11am-2pmRittenhouse Square Join Historic RittenhouseTown, The Friends of Rittenhouse Square and the Common Press as we kick-off the 250th celebration early! Step into history on the last Sunday in September with Sunday Open Streets at Rittenhouse Square for hands on traditional paper-making, and an opportunity to meet and …
Category Archives: General history
Rafatia d’ Chocolat
In New England prior to the 18th century American Revolution, a “chocolate wine” was popular. Its ingredients included sherry, port, chocolate, and sugar. A French distillers manual published in 1780 (Descriptions des arts et métiers[i].) also describes chocolate liqueur. This chocolate liqueur was often consumed straight, as an after-dinner drink, used in mixed drinks, and …
Hire the Regimental Brewmeister in 2026
Add excitement and authentic color to an event, or create more traffic to your site, with Philadelphia’s best Colonial Brewer and tradesman. Whether it is a reenactment, motion picture, a tavern night for a private event, or other endeavor, I can bring can bring a real sense of authenticity and fun to your event and …
Historical Tidbits — SHAY’S REBELLION
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. August 31, 1786 – SHAY’S REBELLION: Enraged by high debts and Massachusetts increased efforts to collect taxes, Captain Daniel Shay (Continental Army) led an armed mob to disrupt the …
Odessa Brewfest
The Regimental Brewmeister will be a the Historic Odessa Brewfest on September 6. Please come out!If you have ever wanted to learn to brew as it was done in 1770, I am still looking for team members. https://michaelcarver6048518.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=61874&action=edit Want to have the Regimental Brewmeister at your site or event? You can hire me. https://colonialbrewer.com/yes-you-can-hire-me-for-your-event-or-site/
Historical Tidbits — BATTLE OF BROOKLYN
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. August 27, 1776 – BATTLE OF BROOKLYN – Following the evacuation of Boston by the British, General Washington relocated the Continental Army to New York City. The British landed …
Historical Tidbits — Battle of Long Island
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. August 27, 1776 Battle of Long Island After the British evacuation from Boston in March, the British general Lord William Howe moved to occupy New York City under the …
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Captain Cook sailed with Spruce Beer
On August 26, 1768 Captain Cook departed England on his famous voyage aboard the Endeavor. Believing in the healthful qualities of Beer, Cook took along 4 tons of spruce beer. It didn’t last. He had to make several stops along the way to brew more including one notable stop in New Zealand. Want to have …
Historical Tidbits — British take possession of New York City
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. August 26, 1776 British take possession of New York City Having defeated the Continental Army on Long Island and pursuing them into upstate New York, General Howe established a …
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Of Government in Petticoats!!!
The provision on suffrage in the New Jersey state constitution of 1776 granted the right to vote to “all inhabitants” who were of legal age, owned property worth 50 English pounds, and resided in a county for at least one year. No one is sure what was meant by “all inhabitants” since the New Jersey constitutional convention …
Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 