Historical Tidbits — Robbing the First Bank of the United States

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. Robbing the First Bank of the United States In 1789, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton hammered out a great compromise that would create our nations first federal bank.  Under …

Basic Colonial Brewing #14 — Period Correct ways to get Yeast

I know Reinheitsgebot permits only water, hops, and malt as ingredients in beer but if you want to make beer, mead, cider or any other alcoholic brew, you need to add yeast.  In the 21st Century, many homebrewers just rip open an envelope of dried yeast from the local homebrew shop and add it to …

Historical Tidbits — Francis Salvador

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 31, 1776 – Francis Salvador became the first Jew to die in combat during the American Revolution in the Ninety-Six district of North Carolina.  “Here, Mr. Salvador received …

The Danger of Populist Leaders who Seek Office Only for Personal Gain – Bacon’s Rebellion

On July 30, 1676, Nathaniel Bacon issued a “Declaration of the People of Virginia”, a list of complaints against the colonial governor, William Berkeley.  Berkeley was accused of being corrupt and unjust in his taxation of the people of Virginia, and also chastised for failing to provide colonists protection of the people from certain tribes …

The Regimental Brewmeister Needs an Assistant (or three)

Wow, the presentation at Washington’s Crossing on July 4 was both very rewarding and too much for any one person to handle alone.  I really love doing these programs and I am getting more and more calls from worthy organizations to come and present the Colonial Brewer but I need help.  I’m reaching out try …

Hire the Regimental Brewmeister for your Event or Site

Add excitement and authentic color to your special event, or create one for 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 — Jacques Cartier Establishes Canada as a French Colony

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. Jacques Cartier Establishes Canada as a French Colony July 24, 1534 Okay, if you have attended one of my spruce beer brewing demos, you undoubtedly have heard the name …

The Regimental Brewmeister Needs an Assistant (or three)

Wow, the presentation at Washington’s Crossing on July 4 was both very rewarding and too much for any one person to handle alone.  I really love doing these programs and I am getting more and more calls from worthy organizations to come and present the Colonial Brewer but I need help.  I’m reaching out try …