Forgive me if today I take a little departure from American History. Let’s talk taverns, Jewish Taverns, and the quintessential Jewish Tavern would have been in 18th Century Poland. It was Sunday, and from church after morning Mass,They came to Yankel’s to drink and relaxIn everyone’s cup grey vodka swished‘Round with a bottle the barmaid …
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Guns, Horse Races, and Beer – What could go Wrong? Herzlich Willkommen beim Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest began on October 12, 1810, Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig, married Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The Bavarian royalty invited the citizens of Munich to attend the festivities, held on the fields in front of the city gates. This festival lasted for several days with free food and beer served to all. The celebration concluded with …
The Scourge of Slavery (#2) — Mercantilism is Economic Oppression of the Poor in the Guise of Charity
The reason many of us in the West feel such intense pressure around productivity, why we bring our phones with us everywhere, why we eat at our desks, and push all our personal needs (including housework, yardwork, and other work) to the “weekend” is a product of Mercantilism. Before Britain invented the mercantile system in …
Historical Tidbits — BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN
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 7, 1780 – BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN: Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia commanded by British Major Patrick Ferguson of the 71st Foot. Coming after a series of …
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Thomas Jefferson was Obsessed with Getting a Moose Shipped to Europe
On May 17, 1785, Jefferson became the United States’ second-ever minister to France, succeeding the equally-famous Benjamin Franklin. As his nation’s top diplomat in Paris, he met many of France’s top leaders and thinkers, including Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, a well-regarded naturalist. Buffon, like many European elites at the time, believed that Europe was …
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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 …
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Bessie the Lake Erie Monster
Okay, we are now entering “ghost season” at Fort Mifflin. Not that there are particular times of the year when “sightings” are more common but in October we do Candlelight Tours and celebrate our “permanent tour guides.” This story is not about our fort but rather a true American Mythical creature of historic importance. First …
The Scourge of Slavery (#1)
In many parts of the British Empire the economy was dependent upon the brutal institution of chattel slavery. In America at the time of the Revolutionary War roughly one-fifth of the population of those colonies that would eventually separate from the tyranny of the King were themselves denied their own “unalienable” right to liberty. This lead …
All Political Posturing Aside, Adminstratium is Real
Okay, we have reached the point in the political cycle where all we have is name calling and insults. So, it’s time for a little comic relief. NEW ELEMENT DISCOVERED BY DARPA. Investigators at a major research institution funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have recently discovered the heaviest element known to science. …
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Hire the Regimental Brewmeister for your Event or Site
Well, it’s finally winter and I have begun planning for 2025. If your organization wants tp book the Regimental Brewmeister in 2025, please contact me soon so we can block the calendar. I already have dates reserved for certain sites and my schedule fills quickly. If there is a date that you want to secure …
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Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 