The Marquis de Lafayette - U.S. Citizen or Not?
In 1824, General, The Marquis de Lafayette, returned to the United States. President Monroe, with a resolution from Congress, sent an...
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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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- Nov 29, 2023
- 18 min
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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- Oct 26, 2023
- 11 min
Halloween – Its Origins and History in Colonial and Early America
Spooky season is upon us! Halloween is the second most popular festival in the United States. In 2023, 73% of Americans plan to...
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- Jul 20, 2023
- 7 min
The Origins of the American Picnic
“One of the pleasantest forms of entertainment is a well-arranged picnic (if only a fine day be selected), while nothing is calculated to...
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- Jun 2, 2023
- 12 min
America’s Swiss “Founding Father” – Albert Gallatin
"If any one part of the Union are suffered to oppose by force the determination of the whole, there is an end to government itself and of...
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- Apr 21, 2023
- 15 min
Beverages of the 18th and Early 19th Centuries – Part 3 – Cocoa/Chocolate – “The Food of the Gods”
”With regard to drink, his liking was for the strongest, as it was not the flavour, but the effect, he sought for, and professed to...
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- Mar 24, 2023
- 9 min
Beverages of the 18th and Early 19th Centuries – Part 1 - Tea
"There is more to be learned about pouring out tea and coffee, than most young ladies are willing to believe. If those decoctions are...
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- Mar 25, 2022
- 12 min
America’s Unplanned Expansion – The Louisiana Purchase
In 1803 the United States unexpectedly added the largest increase in land area in its history. How did this come about? Why was the...
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- Dec 30, 2021
- 9 min
Wine in Early-19th Century America
New Year’s Eve is upon us. Although it is a time usually associated with champagne and other sparkling wines, we thought we would take...
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- Aug 13, 2021
- 18 min
The War of 1812 - Part 4 - The Southern Theater
In Part 1 of this series on the War of 1812, we looked at operations along the Canadian border. In Part 2, we looked at operations in the...
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- Jun 4, 2021
- 19 min
Jefferson’s Embargo Act and the Depression of 1807-11
Intro For the past couple of posts, we have been discussing issues met by our nation as we tried to expand westward over the Appalachian...
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- May 7, 2021
- 15 min
The Old Northwest Territory: America’s First Great Westward Expansion
If I were to speak of the Northwest Territories today, most people would assume I was either talking about the Canadian province or the...
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- Mar 13, 2021
- 13 min
Lotteries as Public Finance
These days, when we want to fund building a public project such as roads, bridges, schools, etc., governments usually to look to issuing...
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- Feb 12, 2021
- 29 min
The Naval Act of 1794 and the Resurrection of the US Navy - Part II
In part 1 of this series, we looked at the reestablishment of the US Navy, The Naval Act of 1794, and the first three frigates built...
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- Feb 1, 2021
- 36 min
The Naval Act of 1794 and the Resurrection of the US Navy - Part 1
On 13 October 1775, a resolution of the Continental Congress set up what is now the United States Navy by authorizing, "a swift sailing...
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- Oct 23, 2020
- 9 min
The Unconquered Lord of the Card Room: Whist-its history and play
In life, as in whist, hope nothing from the way cards may be dealt to you. Play the cards, whatever they be, to the best of your skill....
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- May 21, 2020
- 11 min
Volcanoes, Weather, Food Shortages and Westward Migration
“We have had the most extraordinary year of drought and cold ever known in the history of America. In June, instead of 3 ¾ inches, our...
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- Jan 5, 2020
- 6 min
The Grand Tour - An Early Version of Today's "Gap Year"
As the cold dark months of January set in, our thoughts today often turn to travel to foreign places. For the well-to-do of England and...
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- Sep 26, 2019
- 7 min
The XYZ Affair and the Quasi War with France
At the end of 1797, Adams addresses Congress, and made it clear that there was a need “to place our country in a suitable posture of defense
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- Sep 12, 2019
- 13 min
Defusing a Dangerous Situation - The Jay Treaty
On 1 February 1793 Revolutionary France declared war on Great Britain, expanding a conflict already raging on the European continent . . . .
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