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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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An Evening Out: Etiquette for the Street, House Parties, and the Dining Room

Nov 19, 202113 min read

Societal/Cultural History

An Evening Out: Etiquette for the Street, House Parties, and the Dining Room

As we pointed out when we began this series, Regency/Federal Era period etiquette is an extremely broad subject, and we cannot cover...

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The Formal Visit and the Calling Card

Nov 5, 20219 min read

Societal/Cultural History

The Formal Visit and the Calling Card

In our last posting, we talked about the Etiquette of the Ballroom in late-18th and early-19th century America and how it was both...

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Federal Era Ballroom Etiquette – It isn’t all that clear cut.

Oct 21, 202120 min read

Societal/Cultural History

Federal Era Ballroom Etiquette – It isn’t all that clear cut.

Our friends at the Regency Society of Virginia are having their annual Trafalgar Victory Ball this coming Saturday October 23, 2021, and...

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Importance of Social Dance in 18th and Early 19th Century America

Mar 13, 20208 min read

Societal/Cultural History

Importance of Social Dance in 18th and Early 19th Century America

In the Early Republic, balls were the venues where people went to network, develop develop business connections, and meet future wives

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