What struck me most was the ingenuity and the simplicity of life back then. In some ways our lives have become so full of "conveniences" that they have replaced the joy of making things ourselves, living more in tune to nature and being more at peace.I mentioned before that I found out that the museum has an Heirloom Seed project. They have large gardens and greenhouses where they can propagate plants from as early as the beginning 1800's!! And you can still order this same exact seed! (Go here to order online.) Of course back then, doctors weren't always readily available and they relied on herbs for remedies. That is also an attractive part of their lifestyle.
Nathaniel especially liked the farm animals-- the sheep, the goats, the chickens, the cow, the horses and mostly, the turkeys!!!
If you ever get to Lancaster, it is a great place to visit! We love our life here in Lancaster County and have embraced the idea of buying fresh and buying local! I hope that your area has something similar. If you do live in this area, there are plenty of farmer's markets and stands to buy fresh, local produce from! Here's my little list:
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Find what's fresh near you on the NRDC website!
8 comments:
It seems to be a very lovely museum ! I love the place :)
It looks like you had a great day!! I love the idea of the seeds! I read an article recently about the development of seed bank under the ice north of the Arctic Circle, where they are saving seeds from all over the world in case of future disaster. I also saw a programme the other night that said that they grow 380 varieties of potato in Peru and we see but 4 or 5 of them in our supermarkets!
I went to a Shaker Village in New Hampshire once and I so loved their style, the simplicity and beauty of it all.
We've been there! I did not remember the name, but recognized all the pictures. We went years ago before kids when the inlaws came to town. It is amazing that seeds date back that many years.
What a nice family day! Every time I pass Landis Valley I tell myself that I need to go there...I have yet to visit! You have been quite busy on your blog...so much happens when you miss a day or two. Hope you are having a great week!
looks like you guys had fun!!!! i wish i was there petting the animals!!!!
What a lovely inspiring place to visit. I would love to go there one day.
What a great way to spend the day! You were right about me being the VW Kombi girl too by the way! Jen
That's a beautiful place. And how cool that you get free passes. I can't think of anything free in ATL.
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