Saturday, July 17, 2010

Old Sturbridge Village

This morning Glenn walked the dogs, set up the GPS, and loaded the car with water and ice. We drove out of the campground at 9:am headed to Old Sturbridge Village to meet Mark & Dortha Hall.
The field of Flags are in the entry.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

We paid our entry fees and started the self guided tour. This small house is typical to farm houses of the 1700's era.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

This woman is weaving a hat band. The rope and straw bed just can not be comfortable.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

This woman is sewing leather together to make a shoe upper.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

A pasture with sheep.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

A Quaker Meeting House, a church. Note the lack of decorations.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

The outside of the Meeting House.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010


Today is old Fire Engine Day.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Sure they had a parade.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010


From Ol' Sturbridge Village,2010


From Ol' Sturbridge Village,2010


From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010


From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010


Dying yarn.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010


From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010


Clothing of the era.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Coins of the era.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Printing press.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Book binding, 1700's style.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010


The cider mill.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Glass making.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010


From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Broom making.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010


From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

A covered bridge.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Fish in the river.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

The sawyer.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

The sawmill and grist mill are water powered.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

The carding mill, for wool.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

The Blacksmith Shop.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Working the Forge.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Attire of the day, Era.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Cutting RYE, to be used as cattle feed.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

The yearlings were vocal, Children were mocking them.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

The potter.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

The School House, with Teachers.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

A shoemaker.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Children s toys.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Don't know these people.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

We finished the day with a stop to
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

We had a great time.
From Ol' Strubridge Village,2010

Thanks for a great time. We will see Y'All again in Maine.

1 comment:

Mark and Dortha said...

Great day...looking forward to more fun in Maine!