At 5PM on Friday, March 7, 2025 Michael Gunn shared his collection of late 18th Century Artifacts at the annual regional gathering of Cincinnati Area Mensa.
The one hour presentation began early after a few attendees caught a glimpse of the many items laid out in the Diplomat Room of the Doubletree Hotel in Blue Ash.
Mike Displays His Collection of 18th Century Revolutionary War Era items
After the presentation ended, with several of the thirty attendees continuing with specific questions they held until the end of the session.
Mike Gunn explains the use of the 18th Century Cat o’ Nine Tails
Mike described and reflected on more than thirty objects utilized in the 18th century around the time of The Revolutionary War.
Mike shared the wide variety of uniforms used during the Revolutionary War conflict
On display were items used during the Revolutionary War time period. The presentation included clothing mostly by Patriots, utilized at the dinner table, and items used in battle from Drums, whistles and Fifes to spices used in the meals of the time. Also shared were cannon, rifle & musket balls which provided protection and weapons from the French & Indian War through the Revolution.
Eating Utensils of the Rev War era
Mike Gunn is a member of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Mike is the Grave Marking Chairman of the Chapter and is responsible for hundreds of Patriot grave identification and grave marking ceremonies. Mike is a past President of the Chapter and a frequent presenter to adult and youth events.
Many thanks for the Cincinnati Mensa Society for permitting Mr. Gunn to share his knowledge of the American Revolutionary War period.
