Where There's Smoke, There's Barbecue

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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- Jul 20
- 7 min
The Origins of the American Picnic


- Dec 2, 2022
- 17 min
Wrestling and Pugilism – Entertainments and Self Defense in 18th and Early-19th Century America


- Jul 2, 2022
- 17 min
Celebration: Patriotic Holidays in Colonial America and the Early United States


- May 6, 2022
- 11 min
Outdoor Entertainments – Quoits, The Sport of a Virginia Gentleman.


- Jan 4, 2021
- 17 min
Let Us Share a Bowl Together – Punch, the Forerunner of the Modern Cocktail


- Oct 23, 2020
- 9 min
The Unconquered Lord of the Card Room: Whist-its history and play


- Sep 25, 2020
- 15 min
All the World's a Stage: Theatre in Colonial and Early America


- Sep 11, 2020
- 17 min
“There we were entertained with scenes romantic and delightful beyond the power of description"


- Jul 16, 2020
- 15 min
I’ll Be at My Club – Gentlemen’s Clubs in Georgian England and America


- Apr 23, 2020
- 10 min
Recreational Fishing in England and America – Part 2 - Equipment

- Apr 9, 2020
- 13 min
Recreational Fishing in England and America - Part 1


- Mar 26, 2020
- 11 min
English Country Dance and it's History in America


- Mar 13, 2020
- 8 min
Importance of Social Dance in 18th and Early 19th Century America


- Nov 10, 2019
- 7 min
America's Original Pastime


- Aug 6, 2019
- 9 min
An Evening at Home with Friends in the Early Republic - Part 2


- Jul 18, 2019
- 11 min
An Evening at Home with Friends in the Early Republic - Part 1