Gilmore Farm A Freedman’s Home

If you would be in Charlottesville and/or visiting Montpelier make sure to check out the Gilmore Farm

“The historic Gilmore Farm. This parcel is the site of the restored home of George Gilmore, a former slave at Montpelier who lived there with his wife Polly and their family. A large Civil War Encampment site, immediately adjacent to the Gilmore Farm, was occupied during the winter of 1863-1864 by troops from Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, before they fought at the Battle of the Wilderness. Easements on these properties will protect these cultural assets and make them available for the public benefit” READ MORE

“In 2005 Montpelier restored the Gilmore Cabin to give visitors an opportunity to see the transition from slavery to freedom for African Americans. It stands as the only restored Freedman's home in Virginia.” READ MORE

Hugh shows us around and gives us a history lesson.

Let’s take a look upstairs in the “loft”

“In 1880, 15 years after the Civil War ended, freedman and farmer George Gilmore's personal property included one horse, two cows, four swine and various poultry. All together, his assets were worth $26.” READ MORE

Hugh said, “There are some black bears in the area.  I’m afraid one day they may show up for a pork sandwich.”

And just down the road you will find the Montpelier Train Depot ( Now a Museum ) and the subject of a future post.

 Love those road trips, and I do appreciate you stopping by.

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From Sebasco Harbor to Montpelier for SkyWatch Friday

FROM LANCASTER,OHIO TO SEBASCO HARBOR, MAINE, MONTPELIER,CHARLOTESVILLE,VIRGINIA

Just got back from wandering and getting ready to leave again but wanted to do a quick SKYWATCH FRIDAY. Click on link to see some great skies from around the world..

This first photo is from a couple years ago when Linda and I went to Sebasco Harbor Resort. I’m pretty sure I haven’t used this photo before and the sky is at least interesting.

Tucked away on 550 acres on Maine’s Midcoast, Sebasco Harbor Resort is an authentic Maine vacation resort with breathtaking views and a wealth of activities. Linda and I spent three nights at the resort then went camping for seven more nights near Bar Harbor, Maine and Acadia National Park (A favorite of mine)

The next photo (collage) was taken at James Madison’s Montpelier. (our most recent wandering trip).

Sky photos taken from inside the Yard Cupola. I know, not great skies but still maybe an interesting collage. President Madison would spend time at this structure meditating. There was/is a large hole in the ground under this structure that was used to store blocks of ice. I guess Dolly Madison liked her ice cream. LOL.. President Madison was the only president to lead troops in the field while he held office. ( What war would this be?)

Reporting from the Front Porch, Thanks for stopping by

 

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The Greenbrier White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia

A That’s My World Tuesday Post and only a one tank trip from Lancaster,Ohio

     Recently, Linda and I along with my sister Sara and her husband Larry went on a road trip to Charlottesville,Virginia. Let me introduce the intrepid travelers.

   Even though we cut the trip short by one day because of weather we did get to visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello,James Madison’s Montpelier,James Monroe’s Ash Lawn-Highland and Michie Tavern.. A lot of great history all very close together. We didn’t have the opportunity to visit the University of Virginia,any of the many Vineyards,or Historic Downtown Charlottesville. I will have future posts covering the above. On the way home we stopped in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia and visited the Greenbrier.

All I can say is the resort simply takes your breath away. The classic architecture and exquisite interior design is really something. “A spring of sulphur water is at the center of the resort property. It issues forth below the green dome of the white-columned springhouse that has been the symbol of The Greenbrier for generations.” Just to make things even more interesting,The Greenbrier is also the site of a massive underground bunker that was meant to serve as an emergency shelter for the United States Congress during the Cold War.(tours available).

“Twenty-six presidents have been hosted at The Greenbrier. The Presidents' Cottage Museum is a two-story building with exhibits about these visits and the history of The Greenbrier. The building is open seasonally.” We didn’t get to see this,or The Bunker maybe a return trip.

In checking the rates for the Greenbrier I found them a little rich for my taste but::: From Jan.—Mar. there are some room rates for about $60.00 per night. Though, at that time of year I wouldn’t be able to play golf at any of the four championship golf courses. There is a new casino that just opened.

 

Mirror reflection of Linda and I and then we had to leave ( so sad )

This is one place you won’t get bored. They even have an “off road” driving school LOL or for some of the older folks like myself:

 Having lived through the “COLD WAR” I was particularly interested in “THE BUNKER” so I looked up this YouTube video made by Hastings Travel. The video gives a short overview of the entire resort plus the bunker.

Thanks for stopping by and make sure to check out some more MY WORLD posts

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Just For Fun Sunday

Linda and I are back from our road trip and have been very busy in the garden. ( A lot of cleaning up to do LOL)…… I enjoyed these comics and I hope you do to.

THE GARDEN:::::

Ok it’s not my garden. Do you have any idea where this garden is?

Pooh could tell you but he has been busy picking peppers.

Pooh Picking Peppers. Now say that real fast LOL

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Road Trip

 

Back in a few days. Click on the picture below to visit an interesting blog and enjoy

Get Ready For Fall 9/22/2010 Autumnal equinox doesn't officially begin until 11:09 tonight

Saturday, October 16 & Sunday, October 17 - Conkle's Hollow
Fall Open House - 9 am - 4 pm MARK THOSE CALENDARS AND VISIT THE HOCKING HILLS

Conkle's Hollow is a wonderful place to enjoy the splendor of an Ohio autumn. Choose the accessibility of the Lower Gorge trail or the more challenging Upper Rim trail. READ MORE

Today is one of the only two days a year when the day and night are equal length. Make every minute count!

Celebrate the cool, crisp days ahead with a picnic at Conkle’s Hollow.

I’ll tell you what I’m not looking forward to; the loss of about two minutes of light each day. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you make the most of each and every day. I try to live one day at a time and enjoy each moment as it comes.

Autumn days are here again!

In autumn when the trees are brown
The little leaves come tumbling down
They do not make the slightest sound
But lie so quietly on the ground
Until the wind comes puffing by
And blows them off towards the sky.

The winds will blow their own freshness into you,
and the storms their energy,
while cares will drop away from you
like the leaves of Autumn.

Fall poem by John Muir

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