For the final Shadowshot Sunday, here are some shadows from some of the trips my spouse and I took during 2023.
February, 2023, Greenville, South Carolina, balcony shadows.
June 2023, Coe Hill Historic House Museum at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay, New York. One day, I'll post some of the pictures I took of the spectacular gardens.
One of the educational posters on the Mayflower II in Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, Massachusetts, July 2023. "Life Before the Journey" is one of many educational signs that tell the story of the Pilgrims and their Atlantic Ocean crossing on the original ship Mayflower to what is now the town of Plymouth in 1620.
The story of the Original Mayflower and the people on that vessel is a lot more complicated than the simplified (and somewhat inaccurate) story I was taught in school back in the 1950's. It is also the story of Native Americans impacted by the arrival of Europeans some 70 years before the Pilgrims arrived
The Mayflower II was built in 1957 made the same crossing and was renovated several years ago. I encourage you to visit if you are ever in this part of Massachusetts.
September, 2023. The desk of Union general and later President Ulysses S. Grant, Moreau, New York. Grant spent his final days here writing his memoir before his death from throat cancer in 1885.
September 2023, North Bennington, Vermont street art.
Last but not least, a room at the Lorenzo mansion at Lorenzo State Historic Site in Cazenovia, New York. Colonel John Lincklaen, founder of the village of Cazenovia, built this mansion. Unlike many other historic mansions, all the furnishings of this mansion are original to the family. Interestingly, no one knows why it was called Lorenzo. No one of that name was ever associated with the house, as far as we know. The admission was well worth every penny.
Today, New Years Eve, let me again wish all my readers a Happy New Year.
Joining with Magical Mystical Teacher for the final #ShadowshotSunday.
...Alana, I wish you a Healthy and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteWe saw the Mayflower II many years ago. Such a tiny ship!
Looks like you had some interesting trips. Best wishes for a good new year!
ReplyDeleteThose are nice ones!
ReplyDeleteHello Alana ! Happy New Year .. I love your shadow shots but wow on that stunning fireplace the second shot down ! So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, I had a very bumpy year last year .. here is hoping 2024 is much better for everyone !
Very interesting sites.
ReplyDeleteGrant's desk really intrigues me. What a humble place to write a memoir by a major historical person.
ReplyDeleteI sure am going to miss Shadow Shot Sunday and do not feel led to take it over.
Historical buildings always reveal more stories than history books
ReplyDeleteA very impressive shadow from the balcony in the top image.
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