Eric Flint's 1632 & Beyond: Alternate History Stories

Amish Country and 1632

Following up on my recent post about the Frontier Culture Museum, I ran across this related post I started last winter. Given how succesful I felt the museum visit was, I think my instinct that visiting Amish Country could be fascinating and useful for 1632 fans was spot on. Grantville, WV probably doesn’t have much […]

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The Frontier Culture Museum

I have driven past signs for “this “The Frontier Culture Museum” off Interstate 81 in Virginia many times and have often thought about stopping there, but we were always in a rush to get somewhere. Finally, on the way home from DragonDon 2024, we had the time. As an added bonus, we had perfect weather.The […]

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1632 & Beyond Issue 7 #3: Stilettos

Previous / NextStilettosBethanne KimGrantville High School CafeteriaOne Month Before Prom, Spring 1636Ryan Bonnaro couldn’t help but grin. His friend looked like a lovelorn Italian straight out of a movie. The fact that the lovelorn Italian in question had become one of his best friends since he arrived in Grantville was the only reason Ryan wasn’t […]

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1632 & Beyond Issue 3 #2: A Fitting Tribute

Previous / NextBethanne KimMy dad introduced me to the 1632 series, and we enjoyed it together for many years. This particular story is for my beloved father, may he rest in peace.Grantville October 1635Angela Ugolini wrapped her coat tighter and leaned against her husband, Alberto, glad to be wearing wool stockings and several layers of […]

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Volume 101 #2: A Sodden Mess

Previous / NextBy Bethanne KimSeptember, 1631As Doctor Sims finished his one-month exam of Timmy Claggett at the Red Cross Well Baby Clinic, little Timmy’s mom burst into tears. Eyes wide, the clearly uncomfortable elderly doctor cracked open the door and called his wife in before continuing to speak to the new mother. “Mrs. Claggett, your […]

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Volume 100 #2: Freedom Arches

Previous / Nextby Bethanne KimGrantvilleOctober, 1631Sisters Gude and Demuth Bohm had been living in Grantville for several months, but the grocery store still intimidated them. Up-timer stores had so many things to choose from! They always took their time to avoid mistakes with the precious money they were given to spend each week. They learned […]

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Volume 95 #4: Mrs. Flannery’s Flower Part 1: Acceptance

Previous / Nextby Bethanne KimApril 2, 2000Krystal Reed drove over to her Aunt Bethel and Uncle Raymond Little’s house after she finished her shift at the drugstore. Her parents were supposed to bring Nana over from Bluemont for the afternoon, and if she timed things right, her mom would take over and finish the stack […]

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Volume 96 #3: Mrs. Flannery’s Flowers, Part 2: Flowers and Fashion

Previous / Nextby Bethanne KimFirst Sunday in Advent, 1631After Mass, Irene Flannery walked over to Krystal and looked her up and down, sniffing in disdain. “I thought your mother at least taught you how to dress appropriately for Mass, young lady.”Caught off guard, Krystal had to bite back an angry reply. “Mrs. Flannery, you know […]

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Down-Time Medical Training

Down-Time Medical Training by Bethanne KimPreviousby Bethanne KimThis focuses on medical training in Grantville and associated institutions, particularly the medical college in Jena.The story “An Invisible War” by Danita Lee Ewing (Grantville Gazette 2, 3, and II) chronicles the efforts during the year 1634-35 to start a training program for professional nurses and doctors in […]

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1632 & Beyond Issue #002

Welcome to our November 2023 issue. We hope you enjoy it!NextIntroduction and Table of Contentsby Bjorn HasselerIntroduction by Bjorn HasselerThe Magdeburg Messenger (1632 fiction)Escape from Moscow by Gorg Huff and Paula GoodlettThe Frog in the Well by Sean LittleA Meeting in Midsummer: Part I by Marc TyrrellThe Matthew Grant Letters by George GrantAn Adventure in […]

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