We learned how the pioneers made brooms. We visited a blacksmith, weaver, glassblower, and potter. There was a man representing a doctor, a sample general store, and a school room. The students were enlisted into the Union Army and taught how to hold a musket. They marched in line and fired at the chaperones (Reds).
We enjoyed a picnic lunch in the shade of wonderfully fragrant trees. My daughter and I walked hand in hand and she was proud to be my partner. We had gorgeous weather in the 80s- something I have been waiting a very long time on.
The last time I visited this site was on an 8th grade field trip. It was much more enjoyable yesterday than it was when I was a snotty teenager.
Then, of course, there was a smelly bus ride back to the school. But it was a practically perfect day.
2 comments:
Have you or did you ever watch "Frontier House" on PBS? It was a kind of reality show that took three families and trained them to live in rural Montana as if they were part of the frontier-times--then they left them to it for a few months. It was so great and Montana is so beautiful, the cinematography was amazing.
No, I've never heard of it. Sounds so interesting! I think I could do it! I would definitely miss my blogging though.
~she~
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