Archaeology at Anderson’s Forge unearths the story of a city preparing for war. Staff Archaeologist Andy Edwards talks about the dig.
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Arming for Revolution
Ice Cream
Historic Foodways Journeyman Rob Brantley makes ice cream the really old-fashioned way in the kitchen at the Governor’s Palace.
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Harpsichord Maker
Harpsichord maker Ed Wright prizes the instrument for its bright, crystalline sound and unique mechanics.
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The Joy of Discovery
Recreating 18th-century technology takes perseverance and luck, says Jay Gaynor, Director of Historic Trades.
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Smallpox and the Covenant
America’s smallpox eradication has its roots in 18th-century Boston.
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18th-Century Surgery
Colonial medicine is not for the faint of heart. Sharon Cotner describes the philosophies and practices.
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