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The First Labor Day Celebration

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

New York City saw the celebration of the first Labor Day on 5 September 1882. The celebration marking the event was designed by the Central Labor Union.    According to the Department of Labor, “While most sources, even the Department of … Continue reading →

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June 20 ~ West Virginia Day ~ “Country Roads Take Me Home…”

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

West Virginia Day – June 20 June 20 celebrates the birth of my home state. West Virginia was founded in 1863. I just returned from WV on Sunday. I love driving the mountain roads, but I’m sure many others do … Continue reading →

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The Duchess of Richmond’s Ball and the Battle of Waterloo, a Guest Post from Jann Rowland

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

On June 15, 1815, perhaps the most famous (or infamous) ball in history was held. The Duchess of Richmond’s ball is generally regarded as the event in which Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, was informed of the advance of French … Continue reading →

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To Describe the Aristocracy During the Regency, Would One Use the “Ton,” the “Bon Ton” or Something Else?

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

Le bon ton is a French phrase meaning “the good style” or “good form.” So one could be part of the ton, if one had the style for it, which is why Beau Brummell could be a leader of fashion … Continue reading →

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Ben Jonson’s “Song to Celia” ~ The Poem You Did Not Know Was a Song

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

 One of my favorite love songs comes to us from the poet Ben Jonson. According to Poets.org, “The poet, essayist, and playwright Ben Jonson was born on June 11, 1572 in London, England. In 1598, Jonson wrote what is considered his … Continue reading →

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Reporting Scandals in the Regency Era

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

Of late, I have read several Regency era romances that speak of the most recent scandal being published in the newsprints of the day. One even made reference to an entire newspaper that was devoted to the latest on dit. … Continue reading →

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Agriculture and Other Business, a Guest Post from Colin Rowland

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors blog on 29 June 2021. Enjoy! It seems to be a common assumption that Mr. Bennet was not well off. His daughters’ dowries were small and Ms Austen left me with the … Continue reading →

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Reduced to a Tweet. The Lost Art of the Social Call, a Guest Post from Diana J Oaks

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

This post originally appeared on the Austen Authors’ blog on August 23, 2021. Enjoy! Social connection. It’s the pulse of civilization, the foundation of community, and a deeply held human need.  You might have guessed that I’m not necessarily talking … Continue reading →

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Releasing July 20! Regency Mid-Summer Mischief: A Regency Summer Romance Anthology + a Giveaway

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

Available on Amazon for only $0.99 or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited. Seven stories of Regency heroines and heroes finding love in the face of obstructions: mayhem, malice, and mischief.Varying heat levels, both in the text and during the … Continue reading →

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Milton Abbas, the First Planned Village in England

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

Dating back to 1773, Milton Abbas is a village in Dorset, eight miles south of Blandford and eleven miles northeast of Dorchester. Under the instructions of Lord Milton, the town of Middleton was, literally, moved elsewhere.  Middleton was originally within … Continue reading →

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