Virginia: Day 3

Our adventure continued after a breakfast stop at Dunkin' Doughnuts.  We made our way across Staunton to the Frontier Culture Museum.  This was one of our unplanned stops but sounded really interesting.

As you walk around the property you will find farms and historic housing of various cultures that influenced America's beginning.  The majority of these buildings were brought over from their original locations and re-assembled at the museum.  We visited a 1700's African village, a 1600's English farm, 1700's Irish farm, 1700's Irish forge, 1700's German farm, 1740's American farm, 1820's American farm,  1850's American farm and a 1700's Ganatastwi (indian village).

As you can see from that list, there is a lot to see here.  Every house or exhibit had interpreters dressed in period clothing ready to explain the exhibit and explain how people lived in that time and place.

Here are some photos from the Frontier Culture Museum:
Cari at the African village - LOW doors (to keep the heat out)

 Standing in front of our English home.

 SHEEP!

 Irish farm with stone walls:

 Fetching water at the well:

 That full bucket is heavy.  Living on the farm is hard work:

 Feeding the turkeys:

 A cow in the American farm exhibit:

 At the indian village playing a game.  As a hoop is tossed, throw a corn cob with a feather in the end through the hoop.

As you traveled you were encouraged to touch and explore the items in the exhibits.  This made it even better for the younger members of our family.

We highly recommend this museum if you find yourself near Staunton, Va.

Next up:  Day 3 continues in a cave and at the Natural Bridge. . .