I'm combining Wednesday and Thursday meme posts into one, as I want to devote my Thursday to a Hanukkah post. So....
We have a walking trail in our area called the Vestal Rail Trail. In the middle, there is a "spinoff" trail you can take , moving away from the main trail. It's called the Wetlands Trail.
If you take that trail, you will come across a marble bench with the word "Liberty" inscribed in it, and a plaque.
Here's the plaque, commemorating a historic elm representing Freedom of Speech and Assembly, under which a group called the Sons of Liberty gathered in Boston, Massachusetts, to protest the Stamp Act in 1765, prior to the start of our Revolutionary War.
The original Liberty Tree, about five hours drive from here, was cut down by a Loyalist in 1775.
Here's the elm planted in my area. It is a relatively new cultivar called Ulmus "Homestead".
Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for her #WordlessWednesday.
Joining Parul and other lovers of trees for #ThursdayTreeLove tomorrow.
A bit of history, I love it
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFreedom trail is a good place to roam and reflect.
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Sad to hear that the original tree was cut down but it's good to learn of the plaque and the tree exist to commemorate the time and the sentiment.
ReplyDelete...I must have been a sleep in school if we learned about the Liberty Tree!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice place to walk.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of liberty tree.
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A good memorial of the Elm!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good one. Glad you shared - i looked up the link you shared to read more about Homestead.
ReplyDeleteAlana, I am very grateful to have your support on Thursday Tree Love. You have been a regular and I love having you around. You bring trees to the blog hop that I haven't seen and it's wonderful to know those trees. Thank you for being there! I can't wait to see what 2021 has in store and would love to see you around on the 100th edition this 24th. Take care!
I guess if I ever gather with people under a tree to protest and make big plans for rebellion, we shouldn't name the tree to represent our cause or the tree might become a martyr. (Not that I have any big plans like that. ;)
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