The First Thanksgiving

 Have a Quality Time Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING

“On December 4, 1619 settlers stepped ashore at Berkeley Hundred along the James River and, in accordance with the proprietor's instruction that "the day of our ship's arrival ... shall be yearly and perpetually kept as a day of thanksgiving," celebrated the first official Thanksgiving Day.

In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims held a celebration to give thanks to God for his bounty and blessings. This occasion was the origin of the traditional Thanksgiving as we know it today.”

Read More:: Jamestown and Plymouth: Compare and Contrast

The James River as seen from the Berkeley Plantation…

Berkeley Plantation was originally called Berkeley Hundred and named after the Berkeley Company of England. ….

Among the many American "firsts" that occurred at Berkeley Plantation are:

• The first official Thanksgiving: 4 December 1619
• The first bourbon whiskey distilled: 1621, by George Thorpe, an Episcopal priest.
• First time Army bugle call "Taps" played: July 1862, by bugler Oliver W. Norton; the melody was written at Harrison's Landing, the plantation's old wharf, by Norton and then General Daniel Butterfield Read More
• Getting ready to “land” at the plantation.. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving…
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The First Thanksgiving

Wandering The Back Roads Of Ohio…

Vinton County, Lake Hope, Moonville Tunnel, Wandering

 A QUALITY TIME BACK ROADS ADVENTURE

It’s a beautiful fall November day with the temps in the mid 50’s . For me it is the kind of day that screams “Road Trip”.

 

In July 1863, a fast-moving Confederate army swept across the Ohio, stopping at every farm and home to steal horses and food.

Painting by M. Kuntsler…. Today, I’m heading out of Nelsonville to Vinton County. Some might say the area in Vinton County is still “haunted” by Morgan’s Raiders.

Matt replacing the Wheelabout road sign. (my road to turn on) Matt says , “People are always taking this sign, and he has  replaced it before. Maybe the ghosts of the haunted Moonville Tunnel are involved.

Haunted Moonville Tunnel.. I couldn’t  get any closer today. The water in the creek was to high and of course the bridge is gone.

Take a close look and you might see a couple modern day raiders (hunters)  and a pretty nice tree stand to.

I adore old barns, meadows, and wide open spaces.

I’m sure this old house has many many stories it could tell.

I had a great lunch at the Lake Hope dining Lodge and then took this photo from the balcony. Time for a nap..

Joe Todd looking at the sky just before his eyes close for the well deserved nap.

Vinton County, Lake Hope, Moonville Tunnel, Wandering

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Thought For Today from Historic Colonial Williamsburg

Eye Hope you have a great day.

The photo above was taken at Bruton Parish Church, located in the heart of historic Colonial Williamsburg. Notice the “sounding board” above the pulpit. 

  A Quality Time Sunday Sermon…..

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