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Interpre-what?

I have a confession. Until today, I’ve never actually read “Interpreting our Heritage” by Freeman Tilden from cover to cover. I’ve read bits and pieces, I know his six principles Continue reading →

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Spring Fever

Every year the months leading up to the start of the season are always filled with anticipation, excitement, and daydreams of all the lovely things you’ll accomplish…or not. It starts Continue reading →

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Allow me to introduce you,

I have a very unique job. People are always asking me about it, which often leads into probing personal questions. I thought however I would attempt to share some of Continue reading →

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DIY Butterfly Garland

A few weeks ago I stumbled across instructions to make Origami Butterflies, I’ve been resting my hands for a few weeks in an attempt to relieve some of this carpal Continue reading →

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

It’s spring time…well at least it’s supposed to be springtime. The average temperature here is only about 40 degrees. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been planning ahead with dreams of Continue reading →

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Chuggin’ Along

I don’t know about everyone else, but I am itching for spring! We had a three day snow storm leading up to the first day of spring…on which it also Continue reading →

Celebrity City

The Future of Historical Interpretation

I grew up going to historical sites for family vacations. My Dad is an avid plaque reader. (We tried talking him into taking pictures of them, but he says it’s just Continue reading →

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Informed to Death

We live in the golden age of information. Anything you could ever want to know about can be accessed in moments. Encyclopedia’s are a things of the past (just ask Continue reading →

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Michigan Dolls – Ruth

If you follow me on facebook you know I made a trip to civilization last weekend to pick up some new supplies for my dolls. I obtained a small loan Continue reading →

1830's Dressing Guide

They wore what? Episode 1

I know it’s been a while since I’ve stopped by. But to be perfectly honest there hasn’t been much in the way of home-making or crafting going on here! I’m Continue reading →

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