A Historical Vacation

We are back after spending the week on Cape Cod.  We spent a lot of time visiting historical sites and museums.  We went to Plimouth Plantation and learned all about the relationship between the Wampanoug Tribe of natives and the colonial settlers.  It was very fascinating and we have decided that we probably would not have made very good colonists!

a view of Plimouth Village

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also visited the Mayflower II-a replica of the original Mayflower.  Did you know that they used to sleep propped up in a sitting position?  The bunks were stacked 3-4 high and were only 3-4 feet long.

Mayflower II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the most “suprising” sites we visited was Plymouth Rock.  Now I don’t know what you think of, when you think of Plymouth Rock, but I always sorta assumed it was something like this:

Castle Rock St. Ignace, MI (NOT Plymouth Rock)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well, the reality was just a little different.  I blame my parents for taking me to castle rock as a kid and filling my head with unrealistic expectations….and I imagine my kids feel the same way.

The Actual Plymouth Rock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My understanding is this is not the complete rock, some was left behind when it was moved and has been worn away or chipped off, but it is still a very small rock for such a large reputation.  My poor kids were like “really…..really……that’s all it is?!?!?!?”

We also visited the Sandwich Glass Museum and learned the history of glass factories in the area.  I am fascinated by glass blowing and making of all kinds.  I wish I had been able to take some pictures, but I forgot my camera.

 

As for projects, I have ideas for some tutorials, but I haven’t had much free time to work on them.  Hopefully next week when we start school back up, I will have a little more free time.  Until then…….Have a wonderful day!