Early American Textile Display
Explore the fascinating world of early American textile production at the Depreciation Lands Museum’s interactive textile area. Our collection includes
Explore the fascinating world of early American textile production at the Depreciation Lands Museum’s interactive textile area. Our collection includes
Pop-Up Sundays at the Depreciation Lands Museum are a series of special events dedicated to exploring various facets of early
The McCaslin School: A Journey into Hampton Township’s Educational Heritage Nestled within our museum grounds, the replica of the McCaslin
Hear Ye, Young Ladies 5 years and older ! Treat your favorite doll to an afternoon of tea, treats, and crafts while learning about life for girls in the 18th century. Come to the Depreciation Lands Museum’s Doll Tea Sunday January 26th 2-3pm $15 per child and doll companion $12 for museum members Space is limited; register now to reserve your place CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Jonathan Klemens, retired clinical pharmacist and 18th Century Historian (Ravencrest Historical Writing) Surviving the 18th Century was a very perilous challenge. If war or Indian raids did not maim or kill you; you could always succumb to a plethora of lethal or debilitating diseases. Disease was the daily norm. There was no understanding of disease causation, disease contraction, or transmission. Herbs, mineral springs, and apothecary medicine were basic treatments for many conditions to rebalance the four humours and restore health. However, aggressive treatments, when necessary, included bleeding, blistering, and purging. This 60-minute lecture is a comprehensive presentation coveringthe miasma theory
Join us for an afternoon of Tea. You will be treated to various hot teas, scones, sandwiches, cakes, and other colonial-era goodies served in our cozy 18th-century-style Tavern by gracious costumed servants. Music will be provided. GET TICKETS HERE
As historians, we constantly search for tools that reveal the day-to-day realities of people in the past. One often-overlooked but
THE STORY OF TALLEY CAVEY: THE ROOTS OF HAMPTON TOWNSHIP By Jonathan Klemens, MSLBE Author and Historian With the granting
By Jonathan Klemens, FSA-Scot Author and Historian Surviving the 18th Century was a very perilous challenge. If war or Indian
By Jonathan Klemens, FSA-Scot Author and Historian Marquis de Lafayette Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de
Rediscovering 18th-Century Boiled Dinners By Kimberly Chaffee, BA-English, PLCGS -American Records As the warmth of spring breathes new life into
18th Century Gentry Handwork By Kimberly Chaffee In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to forget the
