Part of the reason I like the Ft. Frederick Trade Fair is the friends I get to see here. The Paths of Life haven’t always allowed me to keep doing events with everyone I would like.
Participant Camp Main Road
Not all the Fair is among the merchant marquees. Campers can sell period appropriate goods from a trade blanket.
Another Camp Road
This is a mid to late 1700’s eastern seaboard colonial trade fair with some French & Great Lakes goods. Ft. Frederick was originally built in 1756 to protect the Maryland frontier during the F&I War.
Coppersmiths
These coppersmiths had a nice blanket of wares out in front of their lodge.
Gentlemen Conversing
The Fair offers ample opportunity to see all stations in life.
Mary Selling Fine Soaps & Creams
A Husband & His Goodwife
Preacher Ken with His Guitar Take a Break
Mark Thomas – Gun Stocker & Engraver Extraordinaire
No, Mark isn’t a stoic. It really was warm enough on yesterday to go barefoot.
Chantal & Missy
Missy Clark of Barkertown Traders makes the best ever clothing for the middle and lower classes. Upper class tailored goods are also available from her.
Frank
Frank is the lad who got me interested in Colonial history, so all this is his fault. (Way to go Frank.)
The Coffee Lady
The Coffee Lady isn’t a merchant. She is a demonstrator of colonial coffee brewing utensils & methods. Every year I learn a bit more about how to do it all.
Painted Floor Covering
Of course a colonial fair will have quite a few merchants of both gun and sword.
Scots Selling Hawks , Knives & Swords
Ah, these fine Scotsmen might be able to help you acquire a good sword and knife
A Hard Working Boot Black Lass
Some fair folk offer colonial services rather than merchandise.
Gentleman in Sedan Chair
Now here’s how to travel about the fair – for the gentleman that is. Its a long day for the lads.
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