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The Red Lion News-Letter
September 2024
While the first official day of fall is immanent, we are already in the “fall spirit” here at Samson Historical. Many of our favorite family memories involve waking up under canvas on a cool crisp morning with the smell of woodsmoke in the air. We attended the NWTA grand encampment at Fort Meigs last month. They had a wonderful schedule of events for the youngest of reenactors that our family very much enjoyed.
August 2024
August has flown by in a whirlwind of events and activity. We successfully completed the goal of being two places at once, in two different periods! The Samson family set up the store at Fort Niagara in New York for the Revolutionary War Weekend. We are happy to report the weather was warm but lovely and history was felt by all. At the same time, two of the Samson seamstress team, Kris and Molly, set up another store in the year 1812 at Old Fort Wayne in Indiana.
July 2024
Happy Independence Day to all of you ungrateful colonials! Celebrating the 4th is a full day of food, family, and fun in our household. Did I mention food? Homemade peach ice cream is a tradition everyone looks forward to. With every bite we are grateful that it is not as difficult to make as it was in the 18th century. If you haven’t read our blog detailing iced treats in a period before convenient refrigeration, I suggest you grab a couple of scoops and check that out.
June 2024
June may not be a big travel month for us, but we are definitely staying busy. For our family, June is where we tie up loose ends from the spring and can really start on summer projects. At the shop we are expanding our receiving area to more efficiently process incoming goods and packages. The storefront is busier than ever since opening on April 8th and it has been wonderful to see so many people in person and offer store pickup on orders, saving our customers money.
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May 2024
May certainly started with a flurry of activity. We were lucky enough to get a tour of the Conococheague Institute during the few extra days between the Fort Frederick Market Faire and the Mount Vernon Revolutionary War Weekend. It was a great reminder of the impact a small group of dedicated people can have, and we cannot wait to see where that passion takes them.
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April 2024
Spring is in the air and new beginnings on the breeze. For our family, April means the fresh air and the first outdoor events of the year. It also means this is the time we complete repairs and any redesigning of the tent in anticipation of visiting with you in person. Though now you can also shop with us in person at our new storefront in Lebanon, Indiana.
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March 2024
March is an exciting time each year here at Samson Historical. For us, it means the catalog has gone to the printers and will soon be in the mail to all of you. It also means that we are chomping at the bit to get out and stretch some canvas. Though we are still a little while out for that, we do have the Kalamazoo Living History show to give us that first taste of a market fair.
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February 2024
February has gracefully arrived, ushering in a wave of excitement and promising new ventures for both the dedicated team at Samson Historical and history enthusiasts alike! This illustrious month holds a special significance in our hearts, marking the birth of the esteemed Founding Father, George Washington. As we embark on a new month's journey, we are diligently working to complete the renovations of Samson Historical's new storefront nestled in the heart of downtown Lebanon, IN.
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January 2024
As we bid adieu to the final pages of 2023, we find ourselves reminiscing about the remarkable moments, challenges conquered, and historical tales woven into our lives. Each chapter has been filled with the passion and dedication of history enthusiasts like you, shaping the narrative of the year gone by.
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