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“Dined at the City Tavern”

January 4, 2021January 5, 2021 / ferryfarmandkenmore

Christmas in the 18th century was celebrated quite differently than it is today. Unlike today, one of  the most important (and wildest) celebrations of the season took place on January 6th, or Epiphany. Also known as Twelfth Night, this holiday is more comparable to our present-day New Year’s celebrations in style and entertainment. Our stereotypical … Continue reading “Dined at the City Tavern”

Drinking Vessels and Their Drinks

May 11, 2016 / ferryfarmandkenmore

The goal of studying archaeological artifacts and, indeed, the goal of studying history more broadly is to understand the people who lived in the past both in the small moments and in the times of monumental change.  Something as ordinary as the beverages people drank and the objects from which they drank reveal what life … Continue reading Drinking Vessels and Their Drinks

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