Conner Prairie Part 2

Part 2:

Writing on real slates after meeting with a school teacher. She explained that most of her students are male (9 of 12), and school only takes place in Dec., Jan., and Feb. because the children are needed to cultivate the fields all other times of the year:

 

 

The Blacksmith Shop:

 

 

Cade loved the Carpenter's shop so much we had to go back to discuss Cade's desire to become sheriff of Prairietown, a card he chose at the jobs station. The Carpenter told him he would have to learn the laws of Prairietown and become a resident. Cade told him he thought he would be a good sheriff because he would save people from dangerous situations. 

 

  

A face in the Carpenter's window:

 

The Potter's house:

 

And, then there was the 4 story treehouse:

 

 

 

  

Candle making:

 

And, just when I thought this place couldn't get any better, we were able to walk into a Civil War re-enactment that was absolutely fantastic. Again, the acting was so good, and the "characters" told us, in vivid detail, of a Confederate raid that transpired the day before in 1863. Cade was really inspired by this and wanted to hear the story again and again. "Was the Civil War really yesterday, Mommy?" "Do you remember the Civil War from when you were a little girl?"

 

  

It was a beautiful day, and I'm so grateful for this experience for the kids. I can't wait to go back!