Highlughts of the day: Sights in Gettysburg PA: Battlefield at the Gettysburg National Military Park, American Civil War Wax Museum, Avenue Restaurant, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Family's Choice Antiques (in nearby MD).
We began our journey in Gettysburg PA, about 1 1/2 hours from our home in Jefferson County, WV. The first stop was the American Civil War Wax Museum. (297 Steinwher Ave). We enjoyed the wax museum tour and the wonderful gift shop.
Next, lunch. As the book suggested, we had a very enjoyable family-style lunch at the Avenue Restaurant (21 Steinwehr Avenue).
Next destination was the home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, following his retirement as 5-star general in WW2. His 187-acre farm is located on Baltimore Pike, but it's necessary to get there from the battlefield Visitor Center and go by shuttle. (We've toured the battlefield several times, and wanted to explore something different). The visitor center is on Baltimore Pike.
Eisenhower's farmhouse adjoined the battlefield. It was not ornate, but very interesting. Being a military man, Ike didn't care for a lot of "stuff" in the house. He had a great view of the battlefield and the surrounding mountains. It was too cold to walk the ground, but they say that Ike walked those grounds often, hoping to leave the land better than when he came. Many of the rooms were rose pink, owing to Mamie's designer tastes. She was the daughter of a millionaire but had to live somewhat simply as the wife of a carer military man.
Heading home on US Rt 15, we stopped at one of my favorite furniture places, Family's Choice Antiques, just outside of Frederick, MD. There I found a lovely framed setting of three very old Washington DC postcards dating to 1873. I thought I wasn't going to buy anything, but I got that for $45. A real bargain. I highly recommend this store for its high quality refinished antique furniture.
Back home again at 6:00 pm. A good day on the road.We are looking forward to more travels.
No comments:
Post a Comment