Re: Living Redcoats

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: : : : Hi Ilse,

: : : : The teachers did teach these kids the history of the period.  But, when it came to knowing the details of the role of the militia, then who better to learn from than those who know.  They learned about the cannon itself, the part of the rammer, wormer, the linstock.  They learned about the shot and powder.  They learned the drill commands to call out.  It was strickly a "hands-on" learning experience.  

: : : : Someone told my son before he went off the college to not let the books get in the way of his education.  I thought that was good advice.

: : : : By the way, we also had a tavern in our village.  

: : : : Theresa
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: : : Oh okay!

: : : In that case I think I misread your post a bit. It was sorta late, hehe.

: : : The way I read it you seemed to imply that the teachers were somewhat incompetent for not being able to teach this militia stuff. I found it a bit odd to expect it from them in the first place. It looks like we agree on that :) Must remind myself not to post after hanging out in Dutch taverns all evening...

: : : Ilse

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: : Hi Ilse,

: : Not to worry.  We had other volunteers to come in to work with these students...candlemakers, weavers, caligraphers, quilters, basketweavers, potters, and others.  These wonderful people gave of their time to help bring this project off and we couln't have done it without them, believe me.  We left the "book learning" to the teachers and the "hands-on learning" to those who know how.  It was great fun but a lot of work.

: : Oh, and should I ever make over to the land of tulips, would you show me around some of those Dutch taverns?

: : Theresa
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: Hi Theresa,

: That does sound like a good and fun project. I guess you didn't mind to put in all the work, right?

: And those Dutch taverns? You bet! I've always thought they should be a major tourist attraction, hehe. Well, since they are a major attraction to me anyway you wouldn't have to use force to make me show you around :) Wanna set a date ???

: Ilse


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