Of Sorts for Provincials

Information on 18th century American firearms, the Virginia back country and related material culture.

Friday, October 11, 2024

New Article on the Material culture of Dunmore's War

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  M y recent work on the material culture of Dunmore's War is in print, ju st in time for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point...
Saturday, September 7, 2024

New Revolutionary War exhibit- "The Revolutionary Roots of Southwest Virginia"

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      I am excited to announce that some of my recent work for the Town of Wytheville Museums will be opening soon. "The Revolutiona...
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Glenn F. Williams Lecture—Lord Dunmore’s War July 17, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual and In Person

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Lecture—Lord Dunmore’s War with Glenn F. Williams July 17, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual or in Person Date: July 17, 20...
Monday, March 18, 2024

Backcountry gardens

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The Norman Gateway and Moat Garden, Windsor Castle c. 1770  by Paul Sandby ( Royal Collection Trust ) On the eve of the first day o...
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Fort Robinson on the Holston

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 In 1761, the second year of the Cherokee campaign, Virginia forces plodded on; recently promoted Provincial commander Colonel Adam Stephen...
Friday, November 10, 2023

Dunmore's War 250th Encampment August 31st, 2024

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 "...We according marched, we marched to the waters of New River to Drapers Meadows at Col. Billy Prestons..."   Pension Applicati...
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

18th century Clothing Workshop with Henry Cooke in Manassas Virginia Oct 21-22

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  18 th Century Clothing Workshop October 21-22, 2023 Old Manassas Courthouse, Manassas, VA   Henry Cooke at the Paul Revere House As 1...
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