Bethlehem Trading Post

02/02/2025

Happy Valentines Day to all our followers. It's a bit early we know, but we wanted to announce our Valentines Day Sale that is starting today. Use coupon HEARTS FOR 15% off all items in our store: https://bethlehemtradingpost.com/

01/30/2025

Here's your weekly reminder that this March 23rd, “Battles and Beverages”, will be held at the Fort William Henry Conference Center and on the Lake George Battlefield! The fair and reenactment event is sponsored by The French and Indian War Society, the Fort William Henry Corporation, the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, as well as several local craft beverage producers.

The Fair and Meet in the Conference Center, 9:30 - 5:00, will feature sutlers, authentic crafts, and reenactor groups from all historical periods. Visitors will be able to sample and purchase the products of local craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries. There will be French and Indian War reenactments on Lake George Battlefield Park at 11 and 1 and the Battlefield Visitor Center will be open from 10 - 2. At 7 pm, Dr. Steven C. Eames will speak on the topic of warfare along Northeastern frontier during the French and Indian Wars.

01/28/2025

Exciting developments are underway at the Old Barracks Museum as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. We’re opening three new exhibits, enhancing our educational programming, and undertaking significant restoration projects. Your support is vital for our mission of preservation and education for future generations. Be a part of it by becoming a member today!

Learn more: barracks.org/membership

01/23/2025

Our Cotton and Merino Wool Stockings and the Fingerless Hand Knit Mittens all missing colors are back in stock!!! These stockings are great item for both ladies and gentlemen reenactors. And we think our will make a nice Valentine's Day Gift for the ladies reenactor. Easy to order from the links below and we will ship them to you next business day.
https://bethlehemtradingpost.com/wool-items/e/Fingerless-Mitts-Hand-Knit-Pure-Wool-p518427600
https://bethlehemtradingpost.com/accessories/e/Cotton-Stockings-Light-Weight-Cotton-p535546086
https://bethlehemtradingpost.com/accessories/e/Merino-Wool-Stockings-Light-Weight-Ribbed-p471980812
https://bethlehemtradingpost.com/accessories/e/Merino-Wool-Stockings-Heavy-Weight-p471980811

01/23/2025

We look forward to setting up as a sutler at 250th Anniversary Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment. Big thank you to the organizers for inviting us!

01/19/2025

Hello Everyone, I hope that you all are doing well and that you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The holidays were a little different for us as Avery had the flu at Christmas but she had a speedy recovery and is back to being her normal 10-year-old self.

I wanted to let you all know that the Jan/Feb issue is at the printers and will be mailed out sometime next week. When I have the actual date, I will post here to let you all know. I think the issue came out great and I hope that you all enjoy it!

ON THE COVER:
A pair of fine 18th-century-style swords made by Kyle Willyard of Old Dominion Forge. Last year Kyle celebrated the 30th anniversary of Old Dominion Forge. Photograph by H. David Wright.

CONTENTS:
3 Letters from Our Readers
7 Prime Possibles
9 Doin’ It Yourself “Umm-Umm, its Rock-a-hominy” - T.C. Albert
17 Shooting the Bull Continuing With the .36 Navy - Mike Nesbitt
23 Dispatches from New England Deep Freeze - Vincent C. Spiotti
31 18th Century Traveler Life and Property Preservers - Matt Wulff
43 Forgotten Trails Fort Osage: Outpost on the Missouri - James A. Crutchfield
49 On the Game Trail A Rifle, A Reminder - Jake Bulitz
54 Brian LaMaster and LaMaster Arms - Andrew Scott Wills
69 The Use and Benefit of a Well-Maintained Weapon - Mike Mooore
77 John Ludwig Schneider, Colonial Gunmaker and Patriot, Part II - Building Old John - Tom Snyder
85 Bread, The Support of Life Part II - Indian Corn - Kimberly K. Walters
93 Classified Ads
96 Index of Display Advertisers

01/17/2025

Just wanted to tell everyone that we can bring your orders to the New England Colonial Trade Fair for you to try-on, replace or return your items right on site.

As long as place your order up to a week before the event and make sure that you to select the correct delivery method, we will have your items there waiting for you.

Or if you prefer. instead of placing an order online, send us an email with the items that you might want and we will try to bring them with us if we have them in stock.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!!!

01/03/2025

01/03/2025

We look forward to it! It will be our first event of the year.

Please share this. All your help will insure a successful show. And keep the Trade Fair going.

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!!! May your Holidays be jolly and the New Year bring you peace and happiness and may all your wishes come true!!!

12/15/2024

Have you seen our new colors Monmouth Caps? How about the one with stripes? Your thoughts....should our knitter make more of them? She likes making them. She just finished a big batch of these new colors and they are all available on our website. Order tomorrow or Tuesday, December 17 to receive yours before Christmas.

https://bethlehemtradingpost.com/wool-items/e/Hand-Knit-Wool-Monmouth-Caps-p188526193

12/05/2024

Just announcing that we have NEW COLORS available for the Revolutionary War Civilian Wool Waistcoat | 1770's. These waistcoats are also on sale until tomorrow December 6th also Saint Nicholas Day. Direct link to the sale page is listed below.

Happy Saint Nicholas to those who celebrate!!! Any one else from our "" familiar with the custom of children putting their boots out by the window on tonight's night?

https://bethlehemtradingpost.com/season-sale-25-off/