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The Tavern

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General topics of interest can be discussed here. Please be civil - no personal attacks will be tolerated. As topics for discussion, Politics and Religion should be avoided.

Moderator: Black Hand

374 3,479 Shaker boxes
by brokennock
Mar 28, 2024 1:30:46 GMT -7

Trading Post

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Items for sale or trade here. The Board Admin has no control over the transactions between members, so proceed with discretion. In other words - Caveat Emptor/Venditor (Buyer/Seller beware). Please limit yourself to items that fit within PC/HC for 1700-1840.

30 216 Pecatonica Jager
by brokennock
Mar 26, 2024 17:55:45 GMT -7

Muzzleloading Firearms

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Muzzleloading Firearms of the 18th & 19th Century and/or modern reproductions of period firearms. Please - No discussions of modern or mass-produced firearms that only bear a passing resemblance to period guns.

71 813 Interesting little Instagram post
by brokennock
Oct 20, 2023 2:09:29 GMT -7
No New Posts Gunbuilding

For those who have built or are building period firearms. Share your knowledge, ask questions and post plenty of pictures.

42 494 Ketland Trade pistol
by artificer
Sept 8, 2023 16:14:41 GMT -7
No New Posts Shooting Accessories - 1 Viewing

Gun bags, Horns, Rammers, Flints and other items used for maintenance and shooting of 18th & 19th Century Muzzleloaders

92 1,131 Callahan Bag Mold
by spence
Feb 20, 2024 11:47:34 GMT -7

Edged tools

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A place to discuss period knives, axes, swords, etc.

Moderator: paranger

105 1,069 Spontoon Tomahawk
by brokennock
Feb 29, 2024 19:06:08 GMT -7

Clothing & Gear

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No New Posts Clothing of the 18/19th Century

Discuss the creation of 18/19th Century Clothing.

89 1,587 Dyes for homespun clothes?
by spence
Mar 26, 2024 16:57:53 GMT -7
No New Posts Gear of the 18/19th Century

Discuss the creation of 18/19th Century Equipment.

119 1,463 Blanket Shelter
by brokennock
Feb 3, 2024 9:37:45 GMT -7

Native Forum

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All things Native - please confine yourself to the 18th & 19th century

Moderator: hawkeyes

41 335 Death Rites of the Delaware
by Black Hand
Dec 31, 2023 13:24:04 GMT -7

Living Skills

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A place to discuss Fire-building, Trapping, Tanning, Wild plant foods/medicines and other skills used in the 18-19th Century

53 434 Blacksmithing some 18th century items
by artificer
Sept 24, 2023 1:50:24 GMT -7
No New Posts Craftsmen and Artisans - 1 Viewing

Blacksmithing, Sewing, Leatherwork, Metal-work and others

87 936 cast iron "gypsy" or three legged pots, new and older ones
by Black Hand
Mar 23, 2024 4:17:51 GMT -7
No New Posts Drinks, Foods & Cooking

Period Receipts and Cooking

64 605 Acquired a Cauldron
by coot
Nov 3, 2023 18:53:15 GMT -7

Hunting and Trekking/Scouting

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Tell us about your trips & experience

53 549 Crossing creeks and Moccasins
by spence
May 25, 2023 9:51:34 GMT -7
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Hunting Stories

37 393 Peter Takes A Dirt Nap
by hawkeyes
Jan 8, 2024 7:26:41 GMT -7

Resources and References

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No New Posts The Library

A place to post (or provide links to) videos, paintings, books, websites, writings, trade lists and resources that would be useful to all

101 410 Belt Pouch Image
by hawkeyes
Jan 14, 2024 11:07:08 GMT -7

Mentoring

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If you are new to this hobby or need help developing/refining your impression, this is where to pose those questions that don't fit anywhere else

12 419 Pennsylvania c.1755
by lenapej
Aug 8, 2022 15:46:44 GMT -7
No New Posts Who are you...?

The "who", "what", "when", "where" and "why" of your personna...

4 28 Developing a "persona"
by artificer
Oct 12, 2020 8:15:47 GMT -7

Non-PC/HC Topics

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No New Posts Hobbies

What else do you enjoy?

2 79 Things I enjoy
by colmoultrie
Aug 10, 2023 20:02:06 GMT -7
No New Posts Wilderness Survival

Modern or Period skills, applications and gear for Wilderness Survival.

8 47 The Raft Duck Trap (survival purposes only).
by hawkeyes
Jun 26, 2021 6:05:50 GMT -7

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