(I wrote this on the long drive from PA to FL a week and a half ago, but forgot to come back later and put photos in! So this one is a bit delayed!) by The Momma I think I have fallen in love with central Pennsylvania, with its beautiful, expansive farms and stately silos … Continue reading Exploring Pennsylvania’s Past and Present
Pennsylvania
Winter at Valley Forge
We went to Valley Forge. It was so much fun! We saw real artifacts, even a letter from the Marquis de Lafayette. We also walked through cabins of what it would have been like in their time period at Valley Forge. We got to climb on cannons and play on them. I have … Continue reading Winter at Valley Forge
Historic Philly
We had a lot of fun at historic Philly. We met soldiers! We pretended to train for the army! Everyone knew Lafayette! He is a French man. He was only 20, but he played an important role in us winning the Revolution. There are story tellers, the Betsy Ross house, and many others. I highly … Continue reading Historic Philly
Historic Philadelphia
We spent the entire Memorial Day weekend - Saturday, Sunday, and Monday - exploring the historic area of Philadelphia. And let me tell you, it was amazing! We had so much fun and learned so much! In our history studies, we've spent the last month or so leading up to the Revolutionary War, learning about … Continue reading Historic Philadelphia
The Keystone of a Nation*
We have been very excited to have the opportunity to housesit/petsit for a family in the Philadelphia, PA area. The kids are LOVING having pets to love on and take care of. Character Queen has become an expert on taking the dog out for potty breaks and walking her, and has even developed a love for … Continue reading The Keystone of a Nation*
Hershey’s Chocolate World
We went to Hershey's Chocolate World. Boring, huh? It was so much fun! We went on a ride where you can smell chocolate in part and we went through an oven in part. I had a cherry Jolly Rancher Icee and two chocolate bars. by Mr. Bang
The Chocolate Factory
We went to the Hershey Chocolate Factory. It was really fun! We are now in Philadelphia; it is the 4th day in our trip. The Chocolate Factory is so neat! We went on the tour; it was a ride, like in Disney World. It showed how chocolate is made. It is so neat! The Bang and I … Continue reading The Chocolate Factory
Valley Forge
by Character Queen