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English Falcon Cannon

Posted on May 3, 2011 by paula

The only known example of 16th century English bronze artillery in the United State, this Falcon cannon was cast at the Houndsditch Armoury outside of London.  The inscription on the breech reads:                 ROBERT OWYNE MADE THYS FAVCON ANNO DNA … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2010 by paula

Happy Holidays from the Museum Staff. Here is one of our trees in the Musuem.

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Victorian Recipes

Posted on December 5, 2010 by paula

HYPOCRAS PUNCH 4 cups wine (red or white)          4 cloves 1 tsp. ginger                        4 pepper corns 3/4 cups sugar                      1/2 nutmeg 3 sticks cinnamon Garnish: 1/2 tsp. dried Rosemary, 6 slices of orange or lemon our wine in a jug … Continue reading →

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Christmas Victorian

Posted on December 5, 2010 by paula

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TEA I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about a traditional Victorian Christmas.  I have enjoyed learning how past generations celebrate Christmas, my favorite holiday.  The Victorian era was from around 1837-1901 when … Continue reading →

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