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The Patriot’s Paradox

Every once in a while, you are struck by how truly strange our political world has become. I am not referring to the disfunction in our US government (directly) but rather our day-to-day interactions between seemingly normal, patriotic Americans. Case in point: I had a very interesting interaction with my SAR compatriots, on Washington’s Birthday and it has presented me with a paradox I would like to explore further....

The Patriot’s Paradox Every once in a while, you are struck by how truly strange our political world has become.  I am not referring to the disfunction in our US government (directly) but rather our day-to-day inte…

Kick off the new year with Historic Rittenhouse Town!

Tavern NightSaturday, February 8th Historic Rittenhouse Town Join Historic Rittenhouse Town for Tavern Night! Come join us as the buildings and grounds of our historic 18th-century homestead are transformed into a tavern from the 1770s, where the simple pleasures of good food, drink, and fellowship collide. Tavern Night will feature an evening of storytelling and merriment, complete with 18th-century beer and cocktails and hearth-cooked food prepared in our Bake House....

Kick off the new year with Historic Rittenhouse Town! Tavern NightSaturday, February 8th  Historic Rittenhouse Town Join Historic Rittenhouse Town for Tavern Night! Come join us as the buildings and grounds of our historic 18th-century homestead …

The Tavern Sign

Because of their abundance, the names pubs take were designed to be memorable—but more than that, they were designed to be visual. Outside any traditional pub worthy of its title, you'll find a hanging signboard with a unique illustration that represents the name of the business. The first British pub signs were created in the 12th century and were simple representations of tankards, hops and other brewing-related paraphernalia used to inform passersby that the establishments sold ale....

The Tavern Sign Because of their abundance, the names pubs take were designed to be memorable—but more than that, they were designed to be visual. Outside any traditional pub worthy of its title, you’ll find…

Help Wanted — Immersion Weekend in New York

I am looking for 10 solid tavern goers who are interested in an immersion weekend and willing to travel to Albany, NY. On August 8, the Admiral of the Blue Apron will be hosting an immersion weekend on 18th Century beverages and tavern culture. The program will include a full tavern in a fully restored 18th Century tavern (we get the whole thing) as well as 18th Century brewing and cocktail classes....

Help Wanted — Immersion Weekend in New York I am looking for 10 solid tavern goers who are interested in an immersion weekend and willing to travel to Albany, NY. On August 8, the Admiral of the Blue Apron will be hosting an immersion weeken…

A Yiddish Version of the Declaration of Independence

British officers were stunned to find the Declaration of Independence together with an unintelligible document - a Yiddish translation. Just as the Torah is intended to be read aloud, a practice that continues in synagogues to this day, the Continental Congress ordered that copies of the Declaration be sent "to the several Assemblies, Conventions, and Committees or Councils of Safety, and to the several Commanding officers of the Continental Troops, that it be proclaimed in each of the United States, and at the head of the Army." To facilitate these public readings, 200 broadsheet copies of the Declaration of Independence were printed by John Dunlap in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 4, By the next morning, copies were on their way to all 13 states by horseback....

A Yiddish Version of the Declaration of Independence British officers were stunned to find the Declaration of Independence together with an unintelligible document – a Yiddish translation. Just as the Torah is intended to be read aloud, a pract…

Open your purse on Plough Monday

Plough Monday (the first Monday after Epiphany or January 6) marks the traditional start of the English agricultural year. It is often celebrated with some unorthodox partying/fundraising. A boy dressed as an old woman (called the "Bessy") and man dressed as an animal (called the "Fool"), accompanied by roving musicians, drag a plough from house to house to ask for money for the harvest....

Open your purse on Plough Monday Plough Monday (the first Monday after Epiphany or January 6) marks the traditional start of the English agricultural year. It is often celebrated with some unorthodox partying/fundraising. A boy…