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 20, 1777 – PAOLI MASSACRE: Major General Charles Grey launched a surprise attack on General Anthony Wayne’s camp, near the General Paoli Tavern. To ensure that the Americans …
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I Need a Couple of Helpers for the Tavern Night at the Morgan Log House
September 21, 20244:00 pm – 8:30pm (please come at 3:00)Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Rd Lansdale, PA 19446 Public houses and taverns played an integral role in the commercial life of the American Colonies. They weren’t simply places to drink. They were a place to meet like-minded individuals, meeting places at which to conduct business, …
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A Tavern Night at the Morgan Log House
September 21, 20244:00 pmMorgan Log House 850 Weikel Rd Lansdale, PA 19446 For details and tickets visit: https://myphillytickets.com/e/morgan-log-house-tavern-night Public houses and taverns played an integral role in the commercial life of the American Colonies. They weren’t simply places to drink. They were a place to meet like-minded individuals, meeting places at which to conduct business, …
I Need a Couple of Helpers for the Tavern Night at the Morgan Log House
September 21, 20244:00 pm – 8:30pm (please come at 3:00)Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Rd Lansdale, PA 19446 Public houses and taverns played an integral role in the commercial life of the American Colonies. They weren’t simply places to drink. They were a place to meet like-minded individuals, meeting places at which to conduct business, …
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A Tavern Night at the Morgan Log House
September 21, 20244:00 pmMorgan Log House 850 Weikel Rd Lansdale, PA 19446 For details and tickets visit: https://myphillytickets.com/e/morgan-log-house-tavern-night Public houses and taverns played an integral role in the commercial life of the American Colonies. They weren’t simply places to drink. They were a place to meet like-minded individuals, meeting places at which to conduct business, …
Early Meteorology — Predicting the Weather 18th Century Style: old wives tales and superstitions
In the 18th century, families relied on almanacs to help them make many weather and seasonal decisions, such as when they should plant their crops or travel. However, almanacs only gave a long-term idea of what the weather might be based on weather in the past. Furthermore, in an age where all travel, especially by …
Apples and Honey Mead
Shlomo Latis wrote “The Collection of Hoshaanot, Songs and Prayers, Annulments of Vows, Tashlichs and Other Things” in Italy around 1790. The name describes the book well; a collection of various prayers and descriptions of Jewish ceremonies that were compiled into one manuscript. A careful look at the one existent copy, however, reveals to interesting …
I Need a Couple of Helpers for the Tavern Night at the Morgan Log House
September 21, 20244:00 pm – 8:30pm (please come at 3:00)Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Rd Lansdale, PA 19446 Public houses and taverns played an integral role in the commercial life of the American Colonies. They weren’t simply places to drink. They were a place to meet like-minded individuals, meeting places at which to conduct business, …
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A Tavern Night at the Morgan Log House
September 21, 20244:00 pmMorgan Log House 850 Weikel Rd Lansdale, PA 19446 Public houses and taverns played an integral role in the commercial life of the American Colonies. They weren’t simply places to drink. They were a place to meet like-minded individuals, meeting places at which to conduct business, and clearinghouses for news about both …
I Need a Couple of Helpers for the Tavern Night at the Morgan Log House
September 21, 20244:00 pm – 8:30pm (please come at 3:00)Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Rd Lansdale, PA 19446 Public houses and taverns played an integral role in the commercial life of the American Colonies. They weren’t simply places to drink. They were a place to meet like-minded individuals, meeting places at which to conduct business, …
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