Tag: Benjamin Franklin
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The Chancellor’s Coffee Urn: Coffee and Consumption in the Colonies
“When I first came to this House it was late in the Afternoon, and I had ridden 35 miles at least. “Madam” I said to Mrs. Huston, “is it lawfull for a weary Traveller to refresh himself with a Dish of Tea provided it has been honestly smuggled or paid no Duties?” / “No sir,…
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Privateers: John R. Livingston and the Investment That Helped Win the War
During the American Revolution hundreds of American fishing and merchant vessels had their hulls strengthened, cannons mounted, and their crew sizes increased. With a letter of marque in hand these ships went privateering. These ships attacked British merchant vessels and even small British navy ships. Successfully captured ships were sent back to American ports where…
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Full House: George And Martha Washington Visit Clermont
George Washington and Martha Washington visited Clermont in the summer of 1783. George was on his way to visit the northern theater of the war and Martha would be staying with Margaret Beekman Livingston while George was in the north. When this incident is talked about at the site it is told as “George and…
Clermont State Historic Site 