18th Century Resources

A list of sites concerning history as it pertains to the modern reenactor.

Weblinks	Hits
Battle Road For Reenactors and others interested in the Events of April 19, 1775 and the Living History that takes place every year.	15421
Boston 1775 History, analysis, and unabashed gossip about the start of the American Revolution in Massachusetts.	4502
How to Speak 18th Century Though the site says 19th Century, it's taken from a book written by a Private Yankee Doodle in 1830. Many of these terms listed would have been in use in the 1770s.	18603
Glossary of 18th Century Costume Terminology Well written glossary of terms for different pieces of clothing or accoutrements with links to many examples from period artwork. Sue Felshin is a renowned seamstress of Rev War clothing in the New England area.	212150
American Revolution.org Whether you are doing grade school homework or research for a PhD thesis, their domain should be your first stop for information about the American Revolution. Their links are still second to none, with over two thousand, five hundred of them spread over more than seven hundred pages and checked weekly.	4974
Massachusetts Historical Society: online resources Many collections, including scans of primary documentation. The Coming of the American Revolution is excellent.	63499
18th Century Material Culture Resource Center Huge database of Resources for all things 18th century life. Many slideshows in multiple categories.	2275