Got up early to finish a draft of my department’s letter in support of a colleague’s application for tenure and promotion. Rewarded myself with a bike ride through the Province Lands.

The Canteen is one of favorites for outside dining with great views. The food is good too.

Mackinac Point Lighthouse (1892) Mackinaw City, MI

*dance remix of “Strong Enough” playing at Tea Dance* Me: It’s hard to believe it’s more than 25 years since this song came out. Him: You know what that means, right? Me: Yeah, Cher is old.

I was so very disappointed to discover the SOLD tag on this chair when I went into the vintage shop. Hubby, on the other hand, was thrilled. We avoided marital discord in our household … but I would have preferred the chair and some attitude until he learned to love it.

If you’re thinking about heading your Tin Pan Alley in Provincetown for a late dinner, plan accordingly.

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Adverts 250 Project: Slavery Advertisements Published 250 Years Ago Today on September 15, 1774 Slavery Adverts 250 #Adverts250 adverts250project.org/2024/09/15/sla… (Image: Readex)

Who was the subject of an advertisement in a colonial American newspaper 250 years ago today? “MR. ELIE VALLETTE, PAY ME FOR PAINTING YOUR FAMILY PICTURE.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for September 15 #Adverts250 adverts250project.org/2024/09/15/sep… (Image: MD State Archives)

United Methodist Church (1960s) St. Ignace, MI

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Adverts 250 Project: Slavery Advertisements Published 250 Years Ago Today on Sept. 16, 1774 Slavery Adverts 250 #Adverts250 adverts250project.org/2024/09/16/sla… (Image: Accessible Archives)

Wed., Oct. 2! Join the Historians Council on the Constitution and @brennancenter as we unpack the latest in the fight against originalism. It's co-sponsored by the good folks at Organization of American Historians To register for the Zoom: brennan.swoogo.com/thefightagains… Rachel Shelden Gautham Rao (same username on bsky) Jonathan Gienapp

What was advertised in a colonial American newspaper 250 years ago today? “MRS. WINDSOR … has declined being connected with Mrs. SAGE, in a Boarding-School.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for Sept. 17 #Adverts250 adverts250project.org/2024/09/17/sep… (Image: Accessible Archives)

This morning students in my Revolutionary America class received their first round of training to serve as guest curators for #Adverts250 & Slavery Adverts 250. As always, Ben F. was in the front row.

What was advertised in a colonial American magazine 250 years ago this month? “A concise, but just, representation of the hardships and sufferings of the town of BOSTON.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisements for September 18 #Adverts250 adverts250project.org/2024/09/18/sep…

Today marks the 8th anniversary for Slavery Adverts 250 identifying & republishing newspaper adverts about enslaved people published during the era of the American Revolution. These adverts (27,000+ so far) help chronicle the role of the early American press in perpetuating slavery.

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Adverts 250 Project: Slavery Advertisements Published 250 Years Ago Today on September 19, 1774 Slavery Adverts 250 #Adverts250 adverts250project.org/2024/09/19/sla… (Image: Readex)

What was advertised in a colonial American newspaper 250 years ago today? “The above pamphlet … is quoted in a respectful manner by the Earl of Chatham.” Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for September 19 #Adverts250 adverts250project.org/2024/09/19/sep… (Image: Readex)