By: Vickie Brady, aka the historicfoodie To know what type buttons were used in the 18th century we look at paintings which are often easy to date, what has been discovered in archaeological digs, and what we find in run-away ads or merchant advertisements. Buttons were made from a variety of materials including various metals,Continue reading “18TH CENTURY BUTTONS©”
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A RECREATED WEDDING
By: Vickie Brady Several people asked to see the dress after Caroline’s splendid introduction for Martin’s presentation at the March DAR meeting so I will oblige. The original dress was made in Scotland in 1750 and worn for a wedding. It became a tradition that every bride in that family wore the dress – theContinue reading “A RECREATED WEDDING“
SAR Patriot Grave-marking
ALSSAR Color Guard and Honor Guard.
Southeastern Primitive Rendezvous, 2022
We enjoyed this event immensely. The first three days were hot and humid, but the third night rain moved in and it was much cooler the remainder of the time we were there. We met people who share our interests, spoke with visitors on public days, and look forward to participating again. We ate quiteContinue reading “Southeastern Primitive Rendezvous, 2022”
Presentation for Montevallo University’s Upward Bound Students.
I was given two hours to present an overall view of 18th century life for these students. It was incredibly difficult to condense everything into this two-hour time slot, but that’s about as long as the students were able to concentrate anyway. I discussed historic foods and cooking techniques, herbal medicine, gardening, common wild plantContinue reading “Presentation for Montevallo University’s Upward Bound Students.”
Flag Retirement in Chelsea, AL
The ALSSAR Color Guard and Honor Guard took part in a flag retirement ceremony hosted by Kristi Averett, DAR, and Girl Scouts of America in July 2022.
Independence Day Program 2022
Martin and I set up displays and shared information with the public at the Prattaugan Museum on July 4, 2022. To say it was hot is an understatement. We enjoyed visiting with friends from DAR and SAR and somehow agreed to volunteer at the museum before the day was out. We closed out the dayContinue reading “Independence Day Program 2022”
Program on Weapons of the Revolution
Martin was invited to speak on this subject for the Birmingham Chapter SAR, August 2022. We enjoyed the fellowship and Martin was happy to share with the chapter.
SAR Patriot Grave Marking, Madison, AL
The Color Guard and Honor Guard of Alabama SAR participated in marking the grave of a Revolutionary War patriot in Madison, AL in August 2022.
Training with the Mississippi SAR
Martin gave his black powder safety class for the Mississippi SAR over this past weekend. He was accompanied by Joe Barker, David Jones, Michael Araiza, and David Michael Martin Jr from Alabama SAR. Buddy Irving attended and is a member of both societies. We are appreciative of the Miss. group for sending the photos. WeContinue reading “Training with the Mississippi SAR”
Brady's Faithful Reproductions 