Living in the Past

Living in the Past We make and sell historical and original recipe soaps, and various historical accouterments. We love living history........... We love history!

As reenactors, our favorite time period is the 1760s-1780s. We are always striving to better our personas and presentation by researching and practicing the crafts and techniques of our chosen time period. Whether it is rendering tallow, making soap, hand-dipping candles, gardening and preserving our own herbs and produce, or learning about the medicinal qualities of plants, we strive to better ou

r understanding of what it may have been like to live in the 18th century. I am also the Curator of the Horicon Historical Society. Our museum house, the Satterlee Clark House, built in 1855, gives us the chance to teach local history and about life in the late 1800's. Whether we're in the field living in the 18th century, or at the museum visiting the 19th century, sometimes it seems that we are always "living in the past".

We’re all set up at Horicon Phoenix Programs’ “Music at the Market” tonight. Our Into the Garden Insect Repellent keeps ...
07/22/2026

We’re all set up at Horicon Phoenix Programs’ “Music at the Market” tonight.

Our Into the Garden Insect Repellent keeps the nibblers away, and After Bite Balm is ready for any little “oops” moments.

Plus—we’ve brought many of our handmade soaps and apothecary goodies, all freshly stocked and ready for browsing.
Come say hi, enjoy the music, and wander the market itch‑free.

Insect Repellent • After Bite Balm

07/22/2026

10 more days to the 1960's Era event at Old Falls Village Park.
Come join us for one of the best events at the park. New this year is an expanded Classic Car Show and Vintage Camper showing.
Battles will be at 2 pm each day. Come get a great viewing spot before the battle.
Friends of Old Falls Village Park bring you the most immersive living history events at Old Falls Village Park. Check out in 10 days.
www.oldfallsvillagepark.com

07/08/2026

Due to the unpredictable forecast this evening, we’ve decided not to set up at Music at the Market this week. I know a few of you were planning to stop by for specific products, so please feel free to message me and we can arrange another pickup option.I will still be at the park helping tonight’s food vendor, so if you already know what you need, I’m happy to bring it along with me. Just send a quick message and I’ll make sure it’s packed and ready for you. 💛

It’s only taken me about a year and a half to find the time to list this new product… but they’re finally here!Check out...
07/07/2026

It’s only taken me about a year and a half to find the time to list this new product… but they’re finally here!
Check out our new Wheel Caps. These hand‑drafted, hand‑sewn hats are one of Autumn’s projects, and we’re so excited to finally share them in the shop.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19XT8FCKgx/

I'm very excited to announce that our new product, "After Bite Balm", has just been listed in our shop: After Bite Bal...
07/06/2026

I'm very excited to announce that our new product, "After Bite Balm", has just been listed in our shop: After Bite Balm • Natural Bug Bite Relief • Itch Relief Stick • Herbal Anti‑Itch Salve https://etsy.me/3S

07/04/2026
Sharing a few more snapshots from Isabella’s Women War Workers presentation this weekend.Huge thanks to Alicia from LBCC...
06/24/2026

Sharing a few more snapshots from Isabella’s Women War Workers presentation this weekend.

Huge thanks to Alicia from LBCC Historical Apothecary for stopping by on Sunday and grabbing these great shots.

Also — if you know Izzy, you know she can’t go long without food. Thankfully she stuffed her lunchbox full of granola bars each morning.

How many reenactors can relate?I try to be organized when packing for an event. Labels, bins, all in a tidy little syste...
06/23/2026

How many reenactors can relate?

I try to be organized when packing for an event. Labels, bins, all in a tidy little system.

But teardown?
Teardown is a whole other matter.

This weekend we were trying to beat the rain, explaining our tear down routine to brand‑new helpers, all while trying to maintain organization. We started strong — everything in its proper bin — and ended with our vehicles looking like a yard sale got sucked into a tornado.

Product being shoved wherever it would fit, most often in the wrong tote. Bedding shoved in between everything under the pretext of keeping things secure—but really it's because we didn't want to take the time to fold them up and put them away. We even had a camper mattress that ended up in our car because we couldn't get the camper to close even with Izzy laying on top of it so that we could latch it down.

Please tell me I’m not the only reenactor who leaves an event with similar issues.

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Horicon, WI
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