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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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Healthcare and Medicinal Plants in Early North America

Nov 29, 202318 min read

Societal/Cultural History

Healthcare and Medicinal Plants in Early North America

Editor’s note: The information in this article is strictly for educational purposes and is not a recommendation for the use of any of...

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Crime in 18th and early-19th century America - Part 1 – Crime, Policing, and Protection options

Nov 4, 20229 min read

Societal/Cultural History

Crime in 18th and early-19th century America - Part 1 – Crime, Policing, and Protection options

It seems like “street violence” (shootings, assaults, robberies, burglaries, etc.) is on the rise, and many of us feel “unsafe” on the...

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Celebration: Patriotic Holidays in Colonial America and the Early United States

Jul 2, 202217 min read

Societal/Cultural History

Celebration: Patriotic Holidays in Colonial America and the Early United States

On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth (June 19th) our 11th Federal holiday. Of these there are four...

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Dolley Madison: The Nation's "First" Lady.

Feb 27, 202120 min read

Societal/Cultural History

Dolley Madison: The Nation's "First" Lady.

Monday marks the beginning of Women’s History Month 2021. The focus of this blog is always history, and so, we do not usually theme our...

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Let Us Share a Bowl Together – Punch, the Forerunner of the Modern Cocktail

Jan 4, 202117 min read

Societal/Cultural History

Let Us Share a Bowl Together – Punch, the Forerunner of the Modern Cocktail

“A merry Christmas, Bob!” said Scrooge, with an earnestness that could not be mistaken, as he clapped him on the back. “A merrier...

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George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour – Part 1: The Journey South

Nov 20, 202011 min read

Political History

George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour – Part 1: The Journey South

When he became President, George Washington wanted to learn as much as he could about the United States and its people. As president,...

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All the World's a Stage: Theatre in Colonial and Early America

Sep 25, 202015 min read

Societal/Cultural History

All the World's a Stage: Theatre in Colonial and Early America

Publisher’s Note: I originally authored this article in 2015 for another blog that I was writing for at the time. I have since rewritten...

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“There we were entertained with scenes romantic and delightful beyond the power of description"

Sep 11, 202017 min read

Societal/Cultural History

“There we were entertained with scenes romantic and delightful beyond the power of description"

The Amusement Parks of Early America; Pleasure Gardens in America and their roots in England Before we begin our discussion of Pleasure...

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The Tropical Import That "Plagued" Early America

Jul 2, 202016 min read

Societal/Cultural History

The Tropical Import That "Plagued" Early America

For the last several months we have all been living in the shadow of the COVID-19 virus. For those of us with the Norfolk Towne Assembly...

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English Country Dance and it's History in America

Mar 26, 202011 min read

Societal/Cultural History

English Country Dance and it's History in America

Last time we talked about the Importance of Social Dance in Early America. This post we will take a quick look at the origins of English...

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