ally and joni go to mount vernon (may, 2008) 
Ally's 3rd grade class went to Mount Vernon, Virginia, home to George Washington, and Joni came along with them as a chaperone. Take a look at what they saw there, and click on each thumbnail to see a larger version of each photo.


Ally and some of her classmates outside Mount Vernon, and in the welcome center
 


Washington's tomb; an entrance to a building; a colonial-era eating area on display


Ever-mindful of bathroom facilities, Joni discovered this outdoor
version, called a "necessary," that was used in Washington's times


Carriages and spinning wheels on display


Sheep!


Joni and Washington's flag; the view from the rear of Mount Vernon. I can almost imagine
our first President sitting on a rocker and looking out over the Potomac....




Posted July 2008