A Lively Experiment

Notes on collections and events at the RIHS

One for the Little Boy

At an event commemorating the 235th anniversary of the Fall of Fort Lee in New Jersey, I watched the re-enactors’ children playing, dressed in period style, and was reminded of … Continue reading

23 November 2011 · Leave a Comment

Stanton Beldon’s 1862 Diary on Twitter!

  • Engaged in planting my corm & potatoes. Weather very dry- no rain for a long time. 2 hours ago
  • Am busy planting my potatoes, corn, etc. It is late I know but I have been busy with various matters. Girls visited Mrs. Sarah Olney 1 day ago
  • Alman ploughed for me to-day. Pay him $3.00 per day. Apple trees now in full bloom a fair blossoming. 2 days ago

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