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Put some "ship's biscuits" together. Used the recipe from Max Miller's YouTube channel. Not much of a recipe really. Stone ground whole...

It's only a few weeks out now for the Fort. If any of you fine folks are looking for some nice blankets, capotes, or Mackinaws, stop by...

Wanted to let someone know that is involved with the fort that the website is jacked up and cannot be used. I don't know if the...

I’m pretty happy with milk paint. My tent poles and a dry sink are painted. Come as a dry power. Mix it 1:1 with water. Place a marble...

I meet you there last year.

You can camp at the fort as long as you’re “period” camping. Modern or Rv camping not allowed. I think there are exceptions for sutlers.

Conner House B&B is the only place nearby. Pricey but very nice. Always book during the De Chartres events. We’ve stayed they the last 3...

Martin’s Station is certainly on my bucket list list but sadly not this year.

Townsend sells an imitation animal bladder to top a jar with. I got some but didn’t really have a need for it Much stuff was covered in...

FYI waxed linen has a tendency to mildew, so it's best and cheaper to make your own waxed linen covers to replace the yucky mildewed...

Animal bladders, quite stretchy. For jars, a waxed linen disk was folded over the opening and tied with string.

When it comes to food preservation was waxed or “oiled” cloth a thing back in the 18th century? I can see it being quite useful for...

Ignore the naysayers, it looks like a very nice lock and an equally nice trigger set. If the barrel is of the same quality, you may...

The copper flash guard on the side of the pan is kinda neat. One thing I noticed, the vent hole seems to be pretty low, near the bottom...

That is a typical load for a 50 cal rifle if shooting patch and ball. For target use you can try starting lower, 40 grains. No...