Exploring History as a Theme
August 23, 2009 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Parenting
Exploring history, our theme for the week, can provide fascinating adventures my family and I found, whether it’s in your own backyard or as you travel around the country. My love of history stems from my parents’ interest in our country and the world.
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When we took family trips, Mother and Father enjoyed stopping at forts, old settlements, historic homes and parks.
When Jim I’ve traveled with our daughter, we’d read historic markers and learn about the countryside we traversed. These stops made nice breaks in sometimes lengthy drives. Some of them included:
- Following portions of the Oregon Trail
- Visiting Living History Farms in Des Moines, Iowa
- Learning about pioneers at Windlass Hill, Nebraska
- Backpacking into the mountains around Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- Viewing where pioneers crossed various rivers of the West
- Touring the famous Mt. Washington Hotel at Brenton Woods, NH
- Trekking around Gettysburg Batttlefield, PA
You’ll likely find many places to visit close to your home. Also, as you plan your trip, check out, on the Internet, the historic sites and places of interest in areas where you’re visiting.
What have you explored of historic significance?
