- The Pine Tree Shilling Publication -

Regular featured themes are:
"The Tradesman's Art & Mystery"~ The societies that made up Colonial America were just as involved in technology as present times. "The Tradesman's Art & Mystery" brings to the reader a look at the numerous skills that were required to maintain the Colonies and their people.

"About the Hearth"~ shares the various aspects of food ways in Colonial America. Kitchen tools, cooking fireplaces, ovens, foods, recipes and historical trivia.

"The Linen Press"~ Textiles of all sorts are found in all areas of Colonial life. Sails, for ships, sacking for grain bags, household linens, clothes, etc. "The Linen Press" brings to the reader a look at the numerous aspects of textiles: their production, use and the economic role played in Colonial America.

"The Armourer's Corner"~ shares with the reader the development, diversity and mechanical aspects of weaponry found and used in Colonial America between 1650 & 1780.

"From the Printer's Press"~offering reviews of publications, new and old, that share insights into the societies, individuals, economy, etc. of the Colonies between 1650 & 1780.

"From the Other Side"~ will introduce the reader to a museum or historical place outside the United States that enhances the understanding of the time frame covered by the "Shilling." So many individuals travel today. "From the Other Side” will offer possibilities for itineraries seeking to include 17^th & 18^th C. history, art, and architecture.

"The School Master's Primer"~ is designed to broaden a students understanding of past skills and their relationship to things that now make up our world. These articles are geared to assist teachers in using "history" in innovative and interdisciplinary ways in the classroom.

"The Apprentice's Pen"~ is written either by young people or specifically for them."The Apprentice's Pen" offers young people an opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences gained by volunteering at museums, through re-enacting, school projects and other historical related ventures.

"History Dwells Here"~ complements the "Shilling's" mission by introducing to our readers the less famous historical sites and the wonderful house museums preserved today.

This introduction to "The Pine Tree Shilling", America's newest historical newspaper, offers a taste of what is to be found in every issue. This web site will give you a good look at the quality of our work. The Editors of "The Pine Tree Shilling" are committed to providing well researched material. Enjoy and feel free to write us with your comments and inquires.