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| McLean's Home - Grant & Lee agreed to surrendering terms |
It was interesting to see the place where the Civil War finally came to an end and heartbreaking descriptions of the men’s reactions to the surrender. The McLean house gave great insight to how they lived back in the 1860’s. The kitchen and the ice house are still separate from the main house and the slave’s quarters were nearby. I did see some old quilts, but there was no information about them.
I received an email from Borders about closing their doors. I love visiting Borders. When we lived in Albuquerque, I would drive an extra 15 minutes to a grocery store just because their neighbor was a Borders. I know there are still other bookstores but for some reason, Borders was my favorite. I will miss them.
Looks like your having a wonderful trip!! Hopefully this heat breaks for you soon. My dad is also in VA and my mom is in NY and its really really hot in both places. I'm enjoying the 80s we're having. Its a little warm but not too unbearable, especially since I'm packing up the camper today and tomorrow! Happy quilting and touring!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle, We are having a wonderful time. We lived in VA a long time ago, but never got to see the mountains. I have always loved the southern states and their rich history. It is so nice to be back.
ReplyDeleteSo we have been hearing from our family in WA. The NW has some cool summers, but I remember some hot ones too.
How exciting to starting a new adventure! Have a safe and fun trip! Sandy