Battle Road 2012: Tomorrow!

I'm in a state of disbelief that tomorrow is Battle Road 2012 at Minute Man National Historic Park. This year is flying by, and before we know it this year's reenacting season will be over.

Tomorrow is my first big reenactment. I'm nervous, and excited, and feel completely unprepared! But it will be fun, the weather is going to be outstanding (which I attribute to me, finally getting to attend!), and I can't wait to get on with it. It will be an early, and long day, but an exciting one, too!

God save the King!

"Preserving the Harvest."

In the Boston area and looking for something 18thc. to do and see? Come learn about "Preserving the Harvest" tomorrow, 10am to 4pm, at the Hartwell Tavern in the Minute Man National Historic Park!

From The Hive's website:

"Take part in a living history day at Hartwell Tavern where we will be ensuring our food supply for the winter and early spring by employing period food preservation techniques. From meat to fruits and vegetables you'll be able to both watch and participate in preparing foodstuffs for winter storage. Before refrigeration, one had to utilize a variety of methods to make harvest last. You'll learn how drying, pickling, salting, brining, cellaring and canning were done, as well as how some of these foods were reconstituted for later use."

I will be there in kit (with my completed pocket around my waist!) making butter, and potentially milking a Devon cow to make butter from her milk.  Come say hello and learn something new!

100%.

That's me. In my gown. At the North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts. It is complete, and I am in love with it.

Almost out of that tunnel.

The gown is almost done. Sleeves need to be hemmed at that's IT. I still need to attach the petticoat halves and hem it, then I'm good. Hopefully, I can get to a workbag tonight; it may not be embroidered but that's okay, it's just for practice.

Good thing my pattern pieces need to be tightened up, I'm going to need a reprieve from gowns for a little bit!

If you're in the Concord, MA area, come on down to the Battle Road open houses and historic trades/craft day!