Father's Day at the Homestead National Monument

It was "Homestead Days" this weekend. Lots of historical demonstrations, historical talks and music. This National Monument is just outside of Beatrice, NE. It's usually a sleepy little park, just 10,000 visitors a year. I think they get about a third of those visitors on this weekend. A great place to visit. The rangers and volunteers do a great job.

Hope all the dads had a great Father's Day!

Ft. Sumter, SC

Took the ferry to and from Ft. Sumter. It's a beautiful site out in the bay. The weather was fine, the sea breeze refreshing...some took advantage of the trip and had a nap!
Spent a couple of hours seeing the harbor and the fort. Very cool!

Charleston, SC Day 1

We shopped, we ate, we looked at houses...Such an awesome city. Beautiful homes, secret gardens, big front doors that lead to the open porch. After a few hours getting to know the city we got ready to head out on a tour of the harbor and ferry ride to Ft. Sumter.

Augusta, GA

Stayed in Augusta, GA. Saw Joanna and Andy's apartment, met Gretel. Ate tapas at a local restaurant and then walked along the river. The next day we all headed to Charleston, SC.

Athens GA

We spent a night in Athens GA. Walked around the downtown area, had breakfast at the Mayflower Cafe. I ordered an egg and toast, got and egg, toast and Grits! We are truly in the south!
Lovely town, lots of shops and resturants. Did a little walking tour of the University as well. Very beautiful.

Chickamauga

30 years after the battle, soldiers from the North and South returned to dedicate the area to the memory of the fallen. The survivors marked the places of significance on the battlefield, and later monuments were erected at the exact sights pin pointed by the soldiers who fought.






Beautiful Battlefield park. Lots of monuments, pristine environment. We were very impressed by the beauty of the area.

Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, TN