Greetings from Bethlehem Trading Post
We are a family business dedicated to providing the Reenactment Community with high quality Historical Clothing and Supplies.
OUR PRODUCTS
Authentic Hand Knit Reproductions of Monmouth Caps, French Navy Hats, Dutch Hats, Mittens, Over the Knee Stocking and Socks.
Listed on our Hand Knit Goods page, these wool items are not only knit using period correct patterns but they are warm and versatile. With these items your outdoors adventures will be even more enjoyable. We offer a wide variety of styles and colors. Hand knit with pure wool yarn from the MacAusland's Woolen Mills , these warm and durable period reproductions are a great choice for the cold and wet days of fall and winter.
Authentic Reproductions of 17th and 18th Century Shirts, Shifts, Breeches, Waistcoats and Coats
Available in a large variety of styles and sizes as well as a custom size option these are all constructed following period correct patterns and using only pure linen or wool fabrics. For these items check our Women's Clothing and Men's Clothing pages. We use linen from the Fabric Store and BH Linen and wool flannels from the Dorr Mill.
Merino Wool and Cotton Stockings, Cravats and Scarves and Other Accessories
These can be found on our Accessories page. The Merino Wool and Cotton Stockings are Delp Items produced by Mike Delp.
Hand Sewn Reproductions of 17th and 18th Century Bags and Packs
These can be found on our Hand Sewn Bags and Packs page. Sewn with heavy linen thread and finished with period correct buckles and buttons, these are a practical and necessary item for your adventures in the 17th and 18th Century.
Browse our ONLINE STORE to see our entire collection and if you have any questions, contact us anytime.
Friends of Bethlehem Trading Post
Harmon's Snowshoemen - New England based 17th and 18th century reenacting group, our home group.www.snowshoemen.com
Wulff's Rangers - A colonial ranger group in Michigan led by friend and well known historic research author Matt Wulff.www.wulffsrangers.com
Colonial Baker - Colonial Baker is dedicated to the study of 18th century baking in colonial North America. Jeff Pavlik dit Boulanger, who is a historian as well as proprietor and owner of a bakehouse is also the owner and operator of this very informative and interesting site:www.colonialbaker.net
The Burning of the Valleys Military Association (BVMA) is composed of units which reenact, mostly, the Revolutionary War in the Mohawk, Schoharie and Upper Hudson Valleys.www.bvma.org
RE Davis - The R.E. Davis Company sells a variety of items for the history minded. For nearly 40 years we have been one of the leaders in manufacturing muzzleloading firearm components, including locks, triggers, mounts and accessories.http://www.redaviscompany.com/index.html
The Muzzleloader Magazine - a great source for American history articles and living history stories and resources.
https://www.muzzleloadermagazine.com/