Professor of Early American History, @AssumptionUMA; Director of @SlaveAdverts250; 18th-Century Advertising & Ephemera Enthusiast; Daily #Adverts250 Update
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Huzzah! Yesterday marked ten years of daily publication of the #Adverts250 Project. Today the project begins its eleventh year examining adverts from the era of the American Revolution & what they reveal about early American culture, commerce, & politics.
adverts250project.org
What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today?
โTHAT well accustomed TAVERN โฆ at the sign of Admiral Warren.โ
Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for November 9
#Adverts250
Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/1โฆ (Image: @ Readex)
Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery.
Adverts 250 Project: Slavery Advertisements Published 250 Years Ago Today on November 9, 1776
@SlaveAdverts #Adverts250
View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/1โฆ
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
The disruption of Seattleโs Diwali celebration is deeply disturbing. Families gathered to celebrate a holiday rooted in light, hope, and community were instead met with targeted anti-Indian and anti-Hindu hate. No one should have to experience that, especially while celebrating their faith and culture. Our Indian American neighbors deserve to feel safe, respected, and welcome in every community. news18.com/amp/world/deport-โฆ
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
I am beyond disgusted by this vile and racist display. Diwali is an important holiday and our community should feel safe to celebrate it. This hateful display has no place in our city or this country.
HAPPENING NOW: Absolutely chaotic scene as conservative activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen storm a Diwali Hindu celebration at the Seattle Center Armory.
They held signs that read, "Deport All Dot Heads" and "Stop Hindu Replacement of Christians."
I just spoke to both men who say they are concerned about American culture being overrun by false idol worshippers and H1-B fraudsters.
Lang and Allen say they will be targeting other locations in the city this weekend.
They have yet to announce details of their plans due to possible retaliation by Antifa and other far-left activists.
Stay tuned.
@JakeLang|@Tommy4Trump420
What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today?
โDemands from the Country it is expected will be accompanied with the Cash.โ
Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for November 8
#Adverts250
Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/1โฆ
Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery.
Adverts 250 Project: Slavery Advertisements Published 250 Years Ago Today on November 8, 1776
@SlaveAdverts #Adverts250
View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/1โฆ
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
Well, now that the Democrats have won, it's only a matter of time until they make Ohio a state. I hope you're all happy.
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
Grazing sheep in front of the Perpendicular Gothic Church of St James, dating from the 15th Century, with typical Cotswold stone buildings, Chipping Campden ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
Brett Jones, the first openly gay sheriff to be elected in Alabama, campaigned on transparency, jail reform and discontinuing the countyโs contract with Flock, the controversial license plate reader system that has sparked widespread concern. wapo.st/4Ahz6YP
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
Trump didn't steal the elections because lawyers and citizens fought to prevent it
What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today?
โTHE BATTLE of BUNKERS-HILL.ย A dramatic piece of five acts, in heroic measure.โ
Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisement for November 7
#Adverts250
Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/1โฆ
Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery.
Adverts 250 Project: Slavery Advertisements Published 250 Years Ago Today on November 7, 1776
@SlaveAdverts #Adverts250
View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/1โฆ
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
Letโs take it even further!! Iโm proposing what I am calling โIndividual Votersโ where each voter is their own member of the electoral college.
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
YouTube influencer--out of ignorance or pretentiousness--uses gloves to handle a not very rare book
--while Egyptologist Curator of Mss at the French National Library does not: while handling 1 of 3 original prints from the Rosetta Stone & Champollion's notebook
Any questions?
ALT screenshot from YouTube woman with dark hair wearing pink sweater stands up and holds a small black book in gloved hands
ALT against background of library shelves and ladders, woman with short dark hair and glasses, wearing burgundy sweater unrolls large lithographic print using bare hands https://youtu.be/f7dof7ym7MI?si=_SQBREYmpbBOOl0a&t=1611
ALT hand turns page in manuscript notebook with hieroglyphics https://youtu.be/f7dof7ym7MI?si=tRZWfWGaXk3SQMLP&t=2004
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
Lmao been waiting for thisโฆ.absolute cinemaโฆ.no notes!
What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today?
โBEHOLD A COWARD!โ
Adverts 250 Project: Featured Advertisements for November 6
#Adverts250
Learn more: adverts250project.org/2026/1โฆ (Image: Massachusetts Spy, 11/6/1776, @Readex)
Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery.
Adverts 250 Project: Slavery Advertisements Published 250 Years Ago Today on November 6, 1776
@SlaveAdverts #Adverts250
View them here: adverts250project.org/2026/1โฆ
Carl Robert Keyes ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ retweeted
Donโt miss the chance to visit the Museum of Printing booth at this weekendโs Boston Antiquarian Book Fair.
You will find us in the Cultural Row, Booth 529 on Friday from 4 to 8 pm, on Saturday from 12 to 7 pm, & on Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.
For more:
abaa.org/events/48th-boston-โฆ
