Melanie R. Meadors
Melanie R. Meadors

 Melanie R. Meadors

Public Historian and History Communicator

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John Adams on Being Scattered
John Adams on Being Scattered

Wait, you mean John Adams was distractable, too?

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Oh, Shift: Starting My 1830s Shift Project
The Electric Social Network of Benjamin Franklin: How public science and the Republic of Letters created an American icon
The Electric Social Network of Benjamin Franklin: How public science and the Republic of Letters created an American icon

My research into Benjamin Franklin and the Republic of Letters. Plus, an interactive map I made with ArcGIS.

Follow me on Instagram for Medieval and other historical fun!

Made these two books at the @americanantiquarian society’s chat with a curator event tonight. Had a lot of fun looking at materials from their collection that were written by children!
Only in Natick….
A new hand-bound #notebook #journal #commonplacebook #diary etc in my shop! Your purchase helps support my historical research. Copy and paste this link into your browser. #books #amwriting #writing #bookbinding https://www.etsy.com/listing/173720724
My latest article on my website discusses step one in my 1830s shift reconstruction, including a discussion of what that flappy thing at the front is that all instructions from the era take for granted and don't explain. #history #historicaldress #18
What is this diagram in my #commonplacebook? My #patreon members are finding out now! If you want sneak peeks and exclusive content, you can join, too! https://www.patreon.com/posts/106561523
I have a new book up in my #etsy shop! Hand-bound with French link stitching, lays flat when opened. I LOVE the color of this cover, it's silvery and slightly shimmery. #journal #diary #commonplacebook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1735955770/hand-bou
My hydrangea is very pretty this year! The rest of my plants are getting huge.
My favorite orchid is blooming <3