The weather was perfect yesterday so when the boys got home from school I loaded them and Ozzy up and we ran over to Greenfield to do some walking. This is my MOST FAVORITE place to walk around and it's so close to home which makes it super convenient. Braden and Dalton were less than excited though since they wanted to go to their friend's house to play but I said "too bad, so sad, get a bottle of water and let's go"!
I've done several posts on this area, the slave cabins, the kitchen, the cute little house that is still standing and the cemeteries that are there...all with walking trails meandering through many pretty acres.
The photo today is of the boys, Dalton holding Ozzy, and Braden annoyed with me, at the slave cabins. If you want to see more photos of this area with the cabins, kitchen and house, just do a search for Greenfield in the search bar at the upper left of this blog.
I did find some new info that I hadn't seen before on the area which tells more about the buildings and a map...scroll down to page 71 for the good stuff. Site Inventory of Greenfield
Linking up with Rural Thursday :)
So funny! I don't think Braden liked you much at that moment! I'd love to walk around that area! I like the term, "Blog Hop," too!
ReplyDeleteMy Lincoln relatives and we are all related to President Lincoln, owned slaves. I got the will and it describes who got which slave, their ages and their sex. I never thought about it before but it would make an interesting post.
ReplyDeleteIt does seem like a fun place to walk around, after reading your posts and Di's posts. I've only been there for all day very long boring state trainings back when I used to do juvenile probation. Walking around sounds a lot more fun ;-)
ReplyDeleteThey do seem a bit 'not again, mom' but they'll appreciate it someday! I've never seen any slave quarter or anything... I'd love to see more, Tanya!
ReplyDeleteBet they grow up to be photographers just like their mom! Probably won't even wait to grow up - they will want cameras in their hands!
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of your disgruntled boys! LOL!! That sounds like an interesting place to explore!
ReplyDeleteI'll go with you with no disgruntledness ! Your photos make me want to come out to your neck 'o the woods. Living history !
ReplyDeleteThe boys definitely don't look too happy to be there! But I like the look of that rustic cabin.
ReplyDeletePS: I have not yet seen Midnight in Paris, but it's on my list. And I think we all romanticize living in the "old days", but I think the "modern times" are probably better. :)
glad you got them out and about for some fresh air - even if unwilling participants. :)
ReplyDeleteYou certainly captured their negative attitudes with this shot. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYou know what Mama says..."you may not appreciate this now but when you look back you will thank me".....It's always good for kids to be outside....
ReplyDeleteHOw lucky you have to have such an interesting, historical place to walk1 Hopefully, the boy wills appreciate your efforts one day! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a mean mom! Lol. It looks like a lovely day and I'm sure the boys are better for the outing. :)
ReplyDeleteawww, good thing he'll live & his life isn't over, as he may have thought! poor kid! =)
ReplyDeleteLittle sufferers)))
ReplyDeleteHa! Wait 15 or 20 years and the boys will remind you of what a great time they had walking with you. :))
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have somewhere close to home to go to like that! Love your comment to the boys: "Too bad, so sad." You probably use that a lot!
ReplyDeleteAt least there are no bones!
ReplyDeleteha, yeah, well wait a minute...we did see some bones over by the kitchen....just one or two but i'm pretty sure those were animal bones! ;)
ReplyDeleteLife as it can, as it should be. Wonderful where children have room and space to play. Please have a good Friday you all.
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l like the redheads! and Ozzy of course. The family adds so much to this photo of that wonderful cabin. I saw Midnight in Paris and loved the fashion and hairstyles.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot! I love the old building.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the shot of the boys... and Braden putting his head down makes the shot. Dalton looks great in the back with Ozzy... good shot ... Its good to see that its getting warmer in VA. I need to start taking notes of all the places I want to go in VA when I get back. Have a great weekend Tanya =)
ReplyDeleteLove this shot and brings back memories when the kids were young and we would get out walking together. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture of the joys (and sorrows!) of childhood.
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