Christmas Carols in the Early 19th Century

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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- Dec 3, 2021
- 21 min
Personal Honor and Dueling in the Early United States


- Nov 19, 2021
- 13 min
An Evening Out: Etiquette for the Street, House Parties, and the Dining Room


- Nov 5, 2021
- 9 min
The Formal Visit and the Calling Card


- Oct 21, 2021
- 20 min
Federal Era Ballroom Etiquette – It isn’t all that clear cut.


- Oct 8, 2021
- 21 min
The War of 1812 – Part 8 - Diplomacy and the Treaty of Ghent


- Sep 24, 2021
- 14 min
The War of 1812 – Part 7 - Naval War in the Pacific


- Sep 10, 2021
- 22 min
The War of 1812 – Part 6 - Naval War in the Atlantic


- Aug 27, 2021
- 27 min
The War of 1812 – Part 5 - The Attack on New Orleans


- Aug 13, 2021
- 18 min
The War of 1812 - Part 4 - The Southern Theater


- Jul 30, 2021
- 33 min
The War of 1812 Part 3 - The Chesapeake Campaign, 1814


- Jul 16, 2021
- 15 min
The War of 1812 - Part 2: The Chesapeake Campaign - 1813


- Jul 2, 2021
- 28 min
The War of 1812 - Part 1; The Northern and Western Theater


- Jun 18, 2021
- 14 min
Provocation Toward War: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair


- Jun 4, 2021
- 19 min
Jefferson’s Embargo Act and the Depression of 1807-11


- May 21, 2021
- 19 min
Tecumseh and His Indian Confederacy


- May 7, 2021
- 15 min
The Old Northwest Territory: America’s First Great Westward Expansion


- Apr 23, 2021
- 10 min
Identity for a New Nation: Federal Era Architecture and Design


- Apr 9, 2021
- 17 min
"To Remake Society in God's Name": The Second Great Awakening and Its Effect on America


- Mar 26, 2021
- 19 min
Building the Republic: National Banking and Finance


- Mar 13, 2021
- 13 min
Lotteries as Public Finance


- Feb 27, 2021
- 20 min
Dolley Madison: The Nation's "First" Lady.


- Feb 12, 2021
- 29 min
The Naval Act of 1794 and the Resurrection of the US Navy - Part II

- Feb 1, 2021
- 36 min
The Naval Act of 1794 and the Resurrection of the US Navy - Part 1