History

Huzzah! Shenanigans at Middleton Tavern

I spend a lot of time studying and writing about 18th century tavern keeping. Taverns of all kinds - from fancy inns to rough-and-tumble...

In the Field: The Herbs, Teas, and Arts Festival at Montpelier

Spring has sprung and it is glorious. I'm a rare and lucky resident of the DMV who doesn't suffer from allergies, so the minute the sun...

When Women Enslaved Women

One component of the creative project I'm working on involves examining the relationship between an enslaved woman and the woman who owns...

Tavern Wenches

Can this project even happen? Getting started on a creative endeavor means getting back to basics in some surprising ways. I'm currently...