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We encourage history learning through demonstrations of crafts/trades of the 18th Century.

10/26/2026

Our next event will be teaching CLASSES at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites!

Jay will be teaching intro to green woodworking on November 7 from 10-1 where participants (limit of 5) will learn safe tool handling skills, and use those skills to make a Spurtle!

Leigh Ann will be teaching into to tape weaving on November 7 from 2-5 where participants (limit of 5) will learn the history of tapes and how to weave on tape looms.

All tools and materials needed for these classes is provided, all you have to do is sign up!

To register call Historic Bethlehem at 610-691-6055 and ask to reserve your seat in one or both classes! (Fee to register set by the site)

10/23/2026

Happy Friday! We have no events this weekend so here is another ‘way back’ clip to that time we had a baby goat getting a bath as a neighbor at our hotel!

10/22/2026

Missing our events! Here is a clip of Jay from Historic Trappe earlier this year.

10/21/2026

Way back Wednesday to a year ago at Daniel Boone Homestead! It was a bit windy but tape weaving did not stop!

10/20/2026

Working on some new needle books! If you want one of these comment or send a message!

10/15/2026

Good Afternoon, as we know, Leigh Ann has that smile that just lights the room, however today it is not so bright. She had some dental surgery and due to some complications has some restrictions for the next week. Sadly we are not going to be able to attend our event this weekend at the Daniel Boone Homestead However if you are in the area please check out this awesome site.

10/14/2026

*update: we will be unable to attend, but the event is still on so go visit and say hi to all our friends!*

This Sunday Stone House History will be at the Daniel Boone Homestead for their annual Fall festival!

This is a fun 1 day event open from 12-4. Along with us will be good friends and fellow living historians, Zimmerman Forge, coffee_with_a_colonial and Robert Muland with music!

We can’t wait to see you and get your history talk on!

10/13/2026

30 minutes until the talk starts!

Tonight at 7 at the Shiremanstown Historical Society! Come out and learn all about tapes!

10/13/2026

For many of our friends Fort Ligonier Days was the last event of the season, we still have several more to do! Here are some photos to look at while taking a break from unpacking, drying, mending or packing back up!

As a reminder, tonight at 7 Leigh Ann will be giving a talk at the Shiremanstown Historical Society

10/12/2026

Good morning! Do you you plans for tomorrow evening?

Tomorrow (October 13) Leigh Ann will be giving her talk on Tape in the 18th Century at the Shiremanstown Historical Society!

This talk will start at 7, and explain what tape is, what it was used for, in the 18th century and how to make it. It will be a fascinating discussion/demonstration.

This event is hosted by the Shiremanstown Historical Society but is FREE and open to the public!

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Newville, PA

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