Posts Tagged revolutionary war
Mercersburg’s Most Historic House Attracts Penn State Professors
This is the latest update on the situation on the historic Smith House in Mercersburg, PA, from Karen Ramsburg:
The Justice William Smith House, circa 1759 is gaining recognition after two distinguished Penn State Professors of History and Art/Architecture have taken an interest in the property. Dr. William Pencak respected author and historian and Dr. [...]
Mercersburg – A Further Discussion
As part of coverage of the ongoing fight to save the Justice William Smith House, we present more discussion by Tim McCown in the Philadelphia Progressive Examiner :
“Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory is when both sides of an argument allow emotion to trump common sense. In the case of the Justice William Smith [...]
Does Anyone Care About American History Anymore?
The following is a link sent to us by Karen Ramsburg concerning the Smith House in Mercersburg, PA. We ran an article about it earlier this year. It would appear that things have taken a turn for the worse. Once again, we seem to have short-sighted local officials who don’t seem to give a hoot [...]
Victory at Old Bedford Village – Report from the Front Lines
The following is an email that we received from Roger Kirwin, the director of Old Bedford Village regarding the efforts to save the Village over the past few months.The Reenactor Post is proud to be a supporter of OBV and we salute them on their success in keeping the doors open!
Dear Jim,
Good to see you [...]
Soldiers’ Christmas at Ft. Mifflin
Thanks to Chris Barebo for this notice. Sounds like a nice one-day event for reenactors in the Philadelphia area. – Ed.
EVENT: Soldiers Christmas at Fort Mifflin.
WHEN:Friday, Dec. 4th from 5:00pm to 10pm.
LOCATION: Fort Mifflin, Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19153
Phone: 215-685-4167
CONTACT: Lee Anderson for more details:
leeanderson@fortmifflin.us
DESCRIPTION: For this very interactive event Fort [...]
Old Bedford Village Threatened?
Here is a report I just got from Stacy Roth regarding a possible threat to one of our favorite reenacting venues: Old Bedford Village. It sounds like some overzealous local official saw an opportunity to make a quick buck, even if it runs the Village into the ground. Guess the geniuses in the tax office [...]
Memo From a Timeline Event Coordinator
Our staff received this intercepted memo from a source who shall remain anonymous:
Dear Reenactor, Living Historian, Living Historical Reenactor,
We have received your registration for our 7th annual ”Timelines Through The Ages and Ages” event, and your letter of complaint.
We do not refer to our Revolutionary War reenactors as “cross-dressers”. There is a lace issue, but that has been [...]
Upcoming Event: Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville, Virginia
We received this communique this morning. All time periods are welcome!
I am writing to see if I can post an invitation to single or an organization who would like to attend a living history weekend at Rice’s Hotel / Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville Virginia. I have had Civil War Reenactors there for the last 2 [...]
Battle of Point Pleasant Boosts Mason County Tourism [The State Journal]
One community in the state is busy promoting a battle that took place there during the Revolutionary War era.
POINT PLEASANT — Not all heritage tourism in West Virginia revolves around the Civil War.
One community in the state is busy promoting a battle that took place there during the Revolutionary War era. Point Pleasant observes [...]
Living History Pictures – Group I
Our first collection of images. Take a look and let us know what you think!