Why subscribe?

Learn about Early America, events, personalities, trades, home and farm crafts, frontier, exploration and constitutional America. I also include excerpts from my books, poems of the era and book recommendations of similar style.

Stay up to date

Never miss an update—every new post is sent directly to your email inbox. For a spam-free, ad-free reading experience, the Early American is for anyone who wants to learn about meaningful events of Early America, and activities to share. Whether you are a history buff, reenactor, a genealogical society member, or have an interest in the beginning of America, you should find plenty.

Join the crew

Be part of a community of people who share your interests. Participate in the comments section or support this work with a subscription.

One of the best parts of Early American has always been the community around it—readers who care deeply about the past, who enjoy thoughtful essays, primary sources, and stories that remind us how strange, contested, and human the early republic really was. Thank you for reading, for supporting independent historical writing, and for helping Early American grow.

One the fence about deciding to use this platform? Learn more about the tech platform that powers this publication, visit Substack.com.