History Friday was spent exploring some of the South Carolina’s historical sites between Aiken and Charles Towne Landing. It was a wonderful day trip with just the big kids, making memories and learning together! Ana still isn’t much of a rider but she got daddy all to herself for the day so she’s was very pleased.
Our first stop was Rivers Bridge Historical Site, which is the site a confederate battle in the south. They were excited to see that the battle actually started on Ada's birthday. It had a confederate cemetery, trail, battle field and small museum to walk through, which was probably their favorite part. They soaked up the stories and really got a good glimpse of the realities of war and what sacrifices are made during times such as that.
Stop number two was Colonial Dorchester Historical Site. I think this is probably a favorite of mine! We followed along the interpretive trail learning lots of details about the first settled town in South Carolina. There were explanations on how the Ashley River was used to taxi things from Charles Towne to Colonial Dorchester and lots of details that helped the kids see just how it might have been done. It was very neat and well maintained. Lots to learn and take in! We enjoyed this one a lot and were able to finish the trail just before the rain started and took a break for lunch before heading to Charles Towne Landing.
Grady was, of course, particularly entertained by the cannons and the oyster shell wall that was made to protect the town.
There were also cemeteries with tomb stones dating back well into the 1700's. Pretty incredible!
On to Charles Towne for stop number 3! This was of course where most of the day was spent and it's well worth the trip!
Just inside was a museum with great illustrations and artifacts telling the story of Charles Towne Landing came to be, how Indians played a part in it and what life was like. They were very interested in all this and spent a great deal of time reading and learning all they could!
Outside to the animals!
After viewing the animals, we moved on the exploring the settlement. They loved the cannons, farming area and the ship.
After walking 6+ miles on the day, ice cream was in order! They loved it and so did I! Perfect way to spend our last history Friday of the term!
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