Here is where we publish articles about the social, political and military history of American society during the Colonial and Early Republic Eras. Where we feel it is needed, we also examine the origins of the subject. From time to time, we will also publish articles regarding Living History interpretative skills.
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Worth its Weight in Salt - History of Salt and its Importance in Early America
The Old Southwest Territory and the Origins of Tennessee
Eggnog – Origins, History, and How it Caused a Riot
Wrestling and Pugilism – Entertainments and Self Defense in 18th and Early-19th Century America
Crime in 18th and early-19th century America - Part 2 – Self-Defense with Sword, Stick, and Cudgel
Crime in 18th and early-19th century America - Part 1 – Crime, Policing, and Protection options
Witches, Ghosts, and Monsters in 18th and Early-19th Century Native American Culture
Naval Stores and Ropewalks – Vital Backbones of the Maritime World
Celebration: Patriotic Holidays in Colonial America and the Early United States
Let’s Bat that Around – The Game of Battledore and Shuttlecock
Outdoor Entertainments – Quoits, The Sport of a Virginia Gentleman.
America’s Unplanned Expansion – The Louisiana Purchase
A Revolution in Travel – early steamboat travel in the James River and the Chesapeake Bay
Every Gentleman's Duty - Toasting in the 18th and Early 19th Century
The Most Popular Beverage in Early America
Wine in Early-19th Century America
Christmas Carols in the Early 19th Century
Personal Honor and Dueling in the Early United States
An Evening Out: Etiquette for the Street, House Parties, and the Dining Room
The Formal Visit and the Calling Card