I have just aquired a pattern for military overalls from Smoke and Fire and just CANNOT figure out how to make the pockets and fall front! There directions are...
Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina September 1780 In September 1780 Captain Deshon captured two Brigs with his North Carolina privateer, General Nash. The brig...
Never posted before, so greetings, List. Regarding the fellow who wants to sew a tent, I have done this, myself.I fully endorse everything that Colleen...
Jay, A very big THANK YOU for your researching & organizing the ceremony. The hard work & dedication you put into it was evident in how well the ceremony was...
... anniversary ... involving the ... believe that the ... BAR as ... This raises some interesting points, just a little more than a year out. 1.) What is...
Since the previous email had the blog info as an attachment it didn't show in my last email. Here's the info in text: John wrote:All right fellas, check it...
Dear List, Just wanted to let anyone who is interested know that I'll be signing books at the Visitor Center book store on Friday afternoon prior to the Great...
... Dear Chris - I used one of these patterns a few years ago to make a set of open tousers, and found the pattern and directions similarly (and regrettably)...
Just thought I'd let people know we're having a September Sale, 15% discount on all in-stock merchandise, including patterns. Might be a good way to stock up...
Excellent recomendations on the pockets-the "slash" pockets are WAy easier to make. It is possible to get a nice snug fit in overalls without a dart running up...
... your events? Last weekend at Newtown (come see us August 26 & 27, 2006), there were 3 young folks, 12ish & under, wandering around the park past midnight,...
If you like to do jigsaw puzzles once the winter weather sets in, there is a very nice new one by White Mountain Puzzles that features a collage of ...
AT THE VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Virginia Historical Society is located at 428 N. Boulevard, Richmond. Patrick Henry: His Story July 2 - January 16,...
Can anyone help this guy? (If you Google "Book of Caleb" you can find information on the film.) John Rees Hello, I am the Production Designer for an...
Jay, You wrote that you "would be interested in the provenance of the picture" [i.e. Brother Washington's apron…]. The research continues, but for now -- per...
Dear Ron and List- ... Ron used the N word! UTR has enjoyed the registered and pass bearing participation of several off duty CW employees, even as recently as...
Greetings All! If you already responded to my previous posting, I still need you to respond to this. This is the official call. I am coordinating re-enactors...
"Britmarine": Fair questions, but ones that are being given consideration by both the sponsoring sites and the organizers. Both sites have committed to...
"BritMarine": As promised, I was able to get some factual answers to your questions ... Endview: We are looking at sites to dig earthworks on the property and...
The American Philosophical Society (the one founded by Franklin) has put its catalogue of maps online. A lot of the maps are post-Revolution, but others...
Revolutionary War's 'Black Regiment' More than 227 years after the troop consisting mostly of slaves successfully repelled British forces, they will now "take...
Revolutionary War remnants unearthed near downtown Savannah http://www.accessnorthga.com/news/ap_newfullstory.asp?ID=64642 The Associated Press - SAVANNAH, Ga....
... CORRECTION!! thanks to friend Rees we have a correction on this. The Penna State Regt under that officer became the 6th Penna. Do we have re-enactors...
List, I have available a copy of the Sullivan & Clinton Campaign Diary of Lt. Obadiah Gore, it was published in 1927. It is a very interesting read. If anyone...
in the town of paisley in scotland there is a statue to the reverent witherspoon who singed the american decleration of independence.this statue i think should...
I would think that of all places, Scotland would be sympathetic to those who opposed the powers that be. Here in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we have in our...
Hello Eamonn, What I researched indicates that Witherspoon was the Pastor of the church at Paisley in 1757. His "towering presence" and intellect were...
My answer is short and sweet. There is nothing about Tarleton I like. He was a cold blooded butcher, to cut down men when they were trying to surrender. Why...
Lowell, Correction, Magaw did not command the Pennsylvania State Regiment (though that regiment did exist), Magaw was colonel of the 5th Pennsylvania Battalion...
Hi Tim, I would love to have a copy of Lt. Gore's diary. I have most of the other diaries of the campaign, and now my son is going to college in Ithaca I hope...