Monday, July 28, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Independance Hall, which is at one end of this large plaza area 
Washington sat at the raised desk. At the top of his chair is an engraving of the sun. At the conclusion of the constitution convention Benjamin Franklin remarked that he was never sure if it was a setting sun or a rising sun, but now he was certain it was a rising sun 
At the other end of the plaza is the National Constitution Center with lots of displays 
My favorite was the room that had statues of all the delegates. Each has a plaque with their information 
Karen just wanted to hold Franklin's hand (you know he was quite the ladies man)It appears that he is saying something profound 
Washington is standing and you notice the little girl holding a persons hand while reading a paper identifying him 
No visit is complete without visiting the Liberty Bell 
When you go make sure you pick up your tickets for Independance Hall first thing at the visitor center otherwise you may not get in. We had a brief but great time here
Washington sat at the raised desk. At the top of his chair is an engraving of the sun. At the conclusion of the constitution convention Benjamin Franklin remarked that he was never sure if it was a setting sun or a rising sun, but now he was certain it was a rising sun 
At the other end of the plaza is the National Constitution Center with lots of displays 
My favorite was the room that had statues of all the delegates. Each has a plaque with their information 
Karen just wanted to hold Franklin's hand (you know he was quite the ladies man)It appears that he is saying something profound 
Washington is standing and you notice the little girl holding a persons hand while reading a paper identifying him 
No visit is complete without visiting the Liberty Bell 
When you go make sure you pick up your tickets for Independance Hall first thing at the visitor center otherwise you may not get in. We had a brief but great time here
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Gettysburg, Pa A few memorable pics
The farm house, Little Round Top, Devils Den, The Peach Orchard, The Wheat Field, Cemetary Ridge some names of places that dot this huge battlefield. It took three days to fight this battle.
States have placed monuments to honor those that participated in the conflict.
The car tour helps you grasp the magnatude of the battle. It's amazing that many of the battles within the battle were won or lost by minutes of when troops would arrive to hold or take a specific stratigic position.
If you go plan on three plus hours to visit.
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