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Today we left Lebanon early and went through Nashville on our way to Memphis. In Nashville, we made a stop at
Fort Nashborough. "On January 1, 1780, Nashville was founded when James Robertson led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland river to a place called The Cedar Bluffs. It was here that these men built a fort called Nashborough which would be shelter for the first families until Indian attacks ended in 1792." (Nashville.gov).
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| We study some Tennessee history at Fort Nashborough |
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| Even skunks like history |
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| Chippy gets warlike when visiting forts, so Mama Jane had to take a hand. |
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| Fort Defenders |
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| Mama Jane at Fort Nashborough |
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| Chippy assists with treaty negotiations |
After Fort Nashborough, we made a short trip to
Belmont Mansion. We were given a wonderful tour! There was an admission price, and it took some effort to convince the ticket box that we were under 12. The animals didn't even try -- they simply stowed way.
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| Dalen slips in unnoticed |
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| Belmont Mansion |
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| Petey and family at the sweeping staircase |
After Belmont Mansion we headed to Memphis. On the way we stopped at
Parker's Crossroads, the site of a Civil War battle. Flitchen (Chippy's father from Canada) bought a very dangerous gift for himself.
Then we continued to Memphis, where Mama Jane took us to
Central BBQ, the best BBQ we have eaten! We couldn't have found it without our GPS, which was a gift from Aunt Margaret and Uncle Dwain. Thank you both!
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| And yes, she ate it all!!! |
Thanks for reading our blog! Tomorrow we cross the Mississippi and head through Arkansas to the
Petit Jean State Park in the Ozark Mountains!
The Butterpats
5 comments:
I'm so glad you all are doing this! (Now we can keep up with your doings all along the way). I hope you all have a wonderful "westward ho!" experience... Don't let Chippy and the others get too carsick. :) I love you all!
Kate
We enjoy your comments and pictures a lot. We love you! Grandpa and Grandma Gabriel
Hey Arwen and Lorien,
We really like your blog! We hope Chippy doesn't spill hot chocolate on himself or else he might have to take a bath too! We love you!
Elizabeth, Hannah, Rebekah, and Moses
Hey Arwen and Lorien,
We really like your blog! We hope Chippy doesn't spill hot chocolate on himself or else he might have to take a bath too! We love you!
Elizabeth, Hannah, Rebekah, and Moses
Hi Guys I have been watching you all the way across the country. Hope you had lots of fun. The Mts and canyons are beautiful, simular to the ones in Arizona and Utah.
So happen for you and your performance at the WMA. Take care and see you soon. Aunt Sarah
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