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. September 13, 1759 — Battle of Quebec, also called Battle of the Plains of Abraham, was decisive defeat of the French commanded by Marquis de Montcalm by a British …
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Historical Tidbits
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. September 13, 1788 – The US Congress chooses New York City as the Federal Capital under the new US Constitution.
Young Patriot’s Day Princeton Battlefield State Park Sunday, September 20 from 10 am to 4 pm
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 The Princeton Battlefield Society invites all school-age children to come out for a day of American history, demonstrations, activity and fun, including … Re-enactors from the New Jersey Greys who will involve young patriots in activities and demonstrate military drills and artillery“Discover Princeton Battlefield” tours and activities as well as a …
FEDERALIST No. 83: The Judiciary in Relation to Trial by Jury
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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Speech Kennett Square
September 10, 1777 (actually 2020) Several brave soldiers occupied Kennett Square on Thursday and informed the public of Parliament’s plan to end the war by Christmas. We are prepared to engage Mr. Washington and his band of merry men who have ensconced themselves on the other side of Brandywine Creek. Randell Spackman reassured everyone the …
FEDERALIST No. 82: The Judiciary
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 …
Historical Tidbits
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. September 11, 1777 — BATTLE OF BRANDYWINE: General Sir William Howe and General Charles Cornwallis launch a full-scale British attack on the Patriot outpost at Brandywine Creek near Chadds …
Historical Tidbits
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. September 11, 1786 — Meeting of Commissioners to Remedy Defects of the Federal Government (AKA the Annapolis Convention) convened at Mann’s Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland. Twelve delegates from five …
Isn’t that the Way Hard? Why Bother?
If you do Living History presentations for the public, you have almost certainly encountered this stereotype – the modern apologist. These are the people who genuinely ask you why we use the Durham Boats rather than the bridge at Washington’s Crossing or why we start fires with a flint and steel rather than a butane …
FEDERALIST No. 81: The Judiciary, and the Distribution of the Judicial Authority.
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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Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 