During colonial times, how were social gatherings organized?

so.. here's the story. One day, me, my brother and mom were reading some love letter from my (late) Dad which she (my Mom) just recently found on the attic. I was a good happy event reading letter from my late Dad (he pass away about 15 years ago). read more

During and after colonial year. Social gathering were usually held in a Ballroom, whether on hotel ballroom or specific social gathering building with a ballroom like this Bandung Concordia building so teenager at that time visiting a hotel or a ballroom is like today's teenager going to the concert hall or visiting some music festival like Woodstock. read more

There were various things that could lead to an early death in colonial America: Indian attacks were a constant danger on the frontier, infant mortality was widespread and limited medical knowledge meant that many ailments we now don’t even think about could lead to death. read more

During the 18th century, most Americans lived and worked on small farms. They worked the farms with the labor of only their own families - father, mother and children - and perhaps one or two slaves or hired help. Middling In the 18th century, a new group, the "middling sort" or middle class, gained a larger role in society and government. read more