Tuesday SOL 9/19/17 - Another Fantastic Trip
Last week we traveled to the East and slowly made our way to Williamsburg, VA with stops along the way to visit various historical sights. Andrew Johnson's museum, home and National Cemetery in Greeneville, TN. Then to Appomattox and reaching our destination in Williamsburg.
Williamsburg is a large, spread out city now, but back in the 1700 & 1800's it was a small settlement. What history lies in the Colonial Williamsburg! We walked thru the village, talked with those portraying people from the settlement, learned things we hadn't heard before and had our memories jogged with what we had learned in school (many, many years ago).
The weather was perfect, not too many people and so many things to see. We even walked around the oldest university in the United States - William & Mary College - a beautiful campus.
We went to Yorktown Battlefield. took in the movie and again, was taken back in time when this great country was begun. How the battles were fought, the men that lost their lives so that we could live in a free country. How blessed we are that these men had the foresight to begin a country that has all the freedoms we enjoy today.
Then back further in history during the 1600's when Jamestown was settled. An amazing setting - the fort, the ships, the Indian Village and the museums. We were there on 9/11, the bells rang at 9:30, everyone stood still, silently, remembering, contemplating that moment in time that is still so fresh in our minds.
It was an amazing trip and one that will be remembered. A place to visit again when the girls are a little older. As we stepped back in time, we took our time to think about all that has transpired over the years since the beginning of this great country. I'm sure our forefathers are wondering what the heck we are doing today with so much unrest and distrust.
Williamsburg is a large, spread out city now, but back in the 1700 & 1800's it was a small settlement. What history lies in the Colonial Williamsburg! We walked thru the village, talked with those portraying people from the settlement, learned things we hadn't heard before and had our memories jogged with what we had learned in school (many, many years ago).
The weather was perfect, not too many people and so many things to see. We even walked around the oldest university in the United States - William & Mary College - a beautiful campus.
We went to Yorktown Battlefield. took in the movie and again, was taken back in time when this great country was begun. How the battles were fought, the men that lost their lives so that we could live in a free country. How blessed we are that these men had the foresight to begin a country that has all the freedoms we enjoy today.
Then back further in history during the 1600's when Jamestown was settled. An amazing setting - the fort, the ships, the Indian Village and the museums. We were there on 9/11, the bells rang at 9:30, everyone stood still, silently, remembering, contemplating that moment in time that is still so fresh in our minds.
It was an amazing trip and one that will be remembered. A place to visit again when the girls are a little older. As we stepped back in time, we took our time to think about all that has transpired over the years since the beginning of this great country. I'm sure our forefathers are wondering what the heck we are doing today with so much unrest and distrust.
Kathy and I have always wanted to visit Williamsburg but haven.t gotten there yet. Your post has rekindled the desire to go.
ReplyDeleteWilliamsburg is one of my favorite places! Your post reminded me of how much I love visiting that area!
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