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Local Noon
Clocks of the 18th Century were not reasonably good at keeping time. Most major cities had a public clock either in a church or civic building that was the “official time” but since these timepieces often lost or gained a few minutes every day, they had to be reset constantly. To do this, people used …
David Rittenhouse at Rittenhouse Square
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 …
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 …
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/
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 …
Public Science – The Natural Philosopher as Entertainer
When most people think of science, they envision people cloistered away in labs working mostly with other scientists. This has never been the reality. Learning is a social activity the demands you communicate with others. In the 18th Century, this certainly took the form correspondence win notable journals and publications like the Proceedings of the …
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A Solution to MAGA: How Alcohol Could Defeat the Antichrist (AKA Trump)
This is intended as satire, not advice…. I know many are frustrated and angry with today’s dysfunctional politics. Many are wont to engage in violence but as the Regimental Brewmeister, I would be remiss in not pointing out a solution (pun intended) from history — distilled spirits. Not only do these elixirs have the ability …
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Practical Civil Disobedience
I know lots of you struggle with the idea of civil disobedience. Marches are easy but ineffective and easily ignored. Boycotts require enduring a bit of inconvenience and difficulty often equal to the effect they have on their intended target. None of these are good excuses for disengaging from the struggle but sometimes we need …
Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 