Stepping Into History For those just beginning their adventure into living history this is a place to ask questions and recieve answers from experienced re-enactors and historians. We all started somewhere, don't hesitate to ask questions, we're here to help! Moderators: Morgan, Avalon, Just Plain Annie
18th Century Travel Discuss topics regarding travel in the 18th century and today's reenactment community. From wagonry to boating, walking to horseback, please join in the discussions. Moderator: Morgan
The Printing Press A place to help keep us updated on books, movies, tv events that will be of interest and helpful to our community of historians Moderators: Avalon, Just Plain Annie
Upcoming Events Around the Country (13 sub-boards) Feel free to announce upcoming musters, presentations, faires, re-enactments or trade shows. Be sure to outline, where, when, times and directions. If you have links and maps, please feel free to add them. Moderator: Morgan
Colonial Slavery and Indentured Servitude These discussions will center on 18h century slavery and indentured servitude. Though we all have 21st century opinions on our views of slavery, we ask those who participate be gentle with our expressions of them. This is a historical board discussing an aspect of what our 18th century ancestors may or many not have practiced and to bring into light a category that is many times hushed. Moderator: Morgan
The Homestead & Root Cellar Share your discussions regarding 18th and 21st century garden/crop raising, food preservation and off-the-grid living. Moderator: Avalon
Colonial Chapel For discussions ranging from 18th Century Christianity to the deist view. We require that all who enter respect that there are many faiths represented on this board, none to be authoritative over the other. Participants are requested to have an open mind, treat each other the way they wish to be treated and enjoy the discussions. Moderator: Parson John
Ye Colonial Goodes Come here to buy, sell, trade or barter for 18th Century Goodes. Please keep all items pertinent to the time period. Moderators: Morgan, Avalon
Town Crier A place to check for announcements and updates concerning The Colonial Backwoods. Also, if you have questions, comments or administrative concerns feel free to post them here for discussion. Moderator: Morgan
Native American Travel Discussion of all topics surrounding Native American travel in the Americas (includes construction of vessels). Moderator: Henry
Native American Traditions and Practices Discussion of the traditions and practices of the various tribes. Please be respectful in your posts and discussions as some subjects are considered very private and personal among individuals that still follow the traditional beliefs of their people. Moderator: Henry
God Save King George (Modern Political Forum) For those who would like to discuss political issues of today, this is your board. The members of this board come from all parties and Colonial Backwoods is not slanted towards one political party. All members will bring their own personal views to the discussions. As these threads tend to get heated at times, remember to speak to others the way you would like to be spoken to. Moderator: Morgan
21st Century Campfire A place to discuss current events and topics that relate to our life today. Be respectful of other posters, everyone's opinion is valuable. Moderators: Morgan, Avalon, Just Plain Annie
Merry Old Soul The lighter side of life. This is the place for jokes, humorous stories even funny video links. Keep it clean. Now sit back and enjoy a good belly laugh! Moderators: Avalon, Just Plain Annie
The Hunting Camp This board is for those who would like to discuss hunting, camping, weaponry, kits, etc., of the 21st century. And at the end of the day, let's throw in a little humor & conversation with those hunting stories. Moderators: Morgan, Henry