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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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
Federal Era Ballroom Etiquette – It isn’t all that clear cut.
The War of 1812 – Part 8 - Diplomacy and the Treaty of Ghent
The War of 1812 – Part 7 - Naval War in the Pacific
The War of 1812 – Part 6 - Naval War in the Atlantic
The War of 1812 – Part 5 - The Attack on New Orleans
The War of 1812 - Part 4 - The Southern Theater
The War of 1812 - Part 1; The Northern and Western Theater
Provocation Toward War: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
Jefferson’s Embargo Act and the Depression of 1807-11
Tecumseh and His Indian Confederacy
The Old Northwest Territory: America’s First Great Westward Expansion
Identity for a New Nation: Federal Era Architecture and Design
Building the Republic: National Banking and Finance
Lotteries as Public Finance