Our First Three Presidents, Washington, Adams and Jefferson
FDR our 32nd PresidentIn addition to the Presidents, the Hall of First Ladies displayed all the First Ladies wearing the famous Smithsonian Collection of Inaugural Gowns that they wore on the night of their husband's, father's, uncle's, or brother's inauguration. They are also displayed with the actual hairstyles worn during their Inaugural Ceremonies.
From left to right: Julia Grant, Martha Patterson (daughter of Andrew Jackson) and Mary Todd Lincoln
From left to right: Rosalind Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara BushIn this same museum was the Eisenhower Walk which was comprised of newspaper articles and family album pictures of the Dwight D. Eisenhower's eventful years in Gettysburg where they bought and old home and had it restored.
After leaving the Hall of Presidents, we went to the Lincoln Train Museum. We saw over 1,000 pieces of model toy trains from the 1800's to the present day. Operating layouts and railroad artifacts complemented this collection of rare and historic model trains.
This museum is also home to the famous "Lincoln Train Ride" where you can ride President Lincoln's train and relive the history as you travel to Gettysburg for the dedication of the new cemetery. I'm not sure how they did this, but it felt as if you were actually riding a train and ahead of you on a screen was Abraham Lincoln addressing you as if you had just gotten onto the train to take the ride with him to Gettysburg. It was kind of like being in an I-Max theatre, but actually riding a train also. Afterwards, George and I stopped to look at one of the old orginal train sleeping compartments.
This museum is also home to the famous "Lincoln Train Ride" where you can ride President Lincoln's train and relive the history as you travel to Gettysburg for the dedication of the new cemetery. I'm not sure how they did this, but it felt as if you were actually riding a train and ahead of you on a screen was Abraham Lincoln addressing you as if you had just gotten onto the train to take the ride with him to Gettysburg. It was kind of like being in an I-Max theatre, but actually riding a train also. Afterwards, George and I stopped to look at one of the old orginal train sleeping compartments. Upon leaving the museum, we decided to drive around and look at the Pennsylvania countryside for a bit. On the way, we stopped at the Round Barn. After their old barn burned down, the Noah Sheely family decided to build this round barn in 1914. The project took 250 barrels of cement to form the foundation and first floor; the circumference is 282 feet with a diameter of over 87 feet. The barn was constructed around a central silo measuring 60 feet high and 12 feet wide. Nearly 50 head of cattle and 16 horses or mules can be housed in the barn. It now holds a vegetable market and lots of handmade crafts.
Our last stop for the day was at the Adams County Winery. We tasted about eight different wines and decided on a few bottles that we especially liked. Our wine cellar is full once again! We are planning on staying home tomorrow and getting a few things done. Unfortunately, when we were in Washington, we had very bad internet access so I was really behind on my blog updates. On Thursday, our last day here, we will head over to York where we will take a tour of the Harley factory and a chocolate factory. Hope they give out samples! Be kind to one another and remember "Life is good".
Our last stop for the day was at the Adams County Winery. We tasted about eight different wines and decided on a few bottles that we especially liked. Our wine cellar is full once again! We are planning on staying home tomorrow and getting a few things done. Unfortunately, when we were in Washington, we had very bad internet access so I was really behind on my blog updates. On Thursday, our last day here, we will head over to York where we will take a tour of the Harley factory and a chocolate factory. Hope they give out samples! Be kind to one another and remember "Life is good".
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