Today, we drove south to the site of the Jamestown Settlement. I can officially say that we have gone into history date overload! WOW! So much to take in and so many dates to remember! I am wishing for a very large timeline with all of the events on it from Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, as the events at each location are so intertwined. The kids are doing better at tying everything together than their mother -- we'll blame it on the 40 year-old brain!
We enjoyed our time at the museum, and saw some really neat stuff, but we weren't allowed to take any pictures while we were in there. One concern I had before we came, was if the modern-day historians were taking it upon themselves to re-write history, as is happening in Plymouth, MA. The town has decided to place markers near Plymouth Rock which describe Thanksgiving as a “National Day of Mourning,” and refer to the Pilgrims as genocidal murderers. Vision Forum has put together an audio presentation addressing this issue and God's hand of providence in the founding of our nation:
http://www.visionforum.com/search/productdetail.aspx?search=indians&productid=64103
Anyway, I'm glad to report that my concerns were laid to rest, and as best as I can tell, history is being reported accurately at all of the historical establishments that we visited. As usual, I am going to make y'all suffer through a little history lesson as we go along. :o)
Alrighty, on with the rest of the day! Remember to click on the picture for a better view!
We enjoyed our time at the museum, and saw some really neat stuff, but we weren't allowed to take any pictures while we were in there. One concern I had before we came, was if the modern-day historians were taking it upon themselves to re-write history, as is happening in Plymouth, MA. The town has decided to place markers near Plymouth Rock which describe Thanksgiving as a “National Day of Mourning,” and refer to the Pilgrims as genocidal murderers. Vision Forum has put together an audio presentation addressing this issue and God's hand of providence in the founding of our nation:
http://www.visionforum.com/search/productdetail.aspx?search=indians&productid=64103
Anyway, I'm glad to report that my concerns were laid to rest, and as best as I can tell, history is being reported accurately at all of the historical establishments that we visited. As usual, I am going to make y'all suffer through a little history lesson as we go along. :o)
Alrighty, on with the rest of the day! Remember to click on the picture for a better view!
Tom and the kids at the Jamestown Settlement recreation.
Inside one of the Jamestown replica dwellings.
An Indian woman weaving a basket.
Me checking out the raised bed gardens (and praying that something besides weeds are growing in my garden at home!)
Replica of the Susan Constant"Susan Constant was the flagship and largest of the three ships that brought the first permanent English settlers to American in 1607. While anchored in the River Thames near Limehouse, it was involved in a minor collision with another vessel which led to a case in the High Court of Admiralty. The resulting court records were used to assist in determining the size of this re-creation. The original was built in 1605, and most certainly was built on the River Thames near London. Soon after the Jamestown Colony was planted, the Susan Constant returned to England continuing its career as an ordinary trading vessel."
The kiddos on board the Susan Constant.
Below decks of the Susan Constant
Cannons below deck
The Discovery"The smallest of the three vessels was The Discovery. It was purchased especially for the voyage by the Virginia Company. The Discovery did not sail back to England with the other vessels. It was used by the settlers to explore the inland waterways and the Chesapeake Bay."
"Aren't you done taking pictures yet?!" No! :o)
Looking out at the James RiverAfter we left the museum, we headed to Outback Steakhouse for dinner. Tom, Christian and I already had in mind what we wanted for dinner. Tom, the Drover's Platter, Christian and I, Cyclone Pasta. We were so disappointed to learn that none of these items are on the menu any longer! Following our dinner, we went back to the campground and sat around the campfire with our neighbor, Jim, while the kids played hide-and-go-seek with kids they met in the campground.
Great day!!!!
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