History of the current Stow Minutemen (Captain Don Rising)

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Don Rising was the first captain of the Stow Minutemen after they reformed in the mid-1960s.  Hear him discuss the early days here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z8mrsCkr2I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45BWr3yyTLA is now private)

Last updated ( Friday, 04 March 2022 )

Colonial Sayings Still In Use Today

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Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Most beds of the 17^th and 18^th Century were mattresses stuffed with anything and everything, including more than a few creepy, crawly things. These sat atop a frame of "springs" made of woven ropes. Over time the ropes would sag and stretch from body weight, making the bed very uncomfortable. Use of a rope jack was needed to tighten the ropes back to firm support.

Last updated ( Sunday, 21 December 2008 )

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Local Weather

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Last updated ( Monday, 01 December 2008 )

You Might Be a Reenactor IF......

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• Sleeping outside in the rain and mud is your idea of a fun Saturday night.
• You can identify a Regiment by the curses heard from their camp.
• You can't sing without a mug of something in your hand.
• You can spot 100% wool or linen at 30 yards.

Last updated ( Monday, 01 December 2008 )

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Company Newsletters

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The company has been migrating toward using this web site and social media for communication, largely obsoleting the use of the quarterly newsletters for communication.

The last Stow Minutemen Company newsletter is March, 2009.

Last updated ( Sunday, 10 April 2011 )

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