Colonial Day
This past weekend, we attended a Colonial Day at Moores Creek National Battlefield. We had an exceptional time, making colonial crafts, experiencing living history, and walking the trail.
This is a sample of the tableware that many colonists used.
We were privileged to learn how they preserved and seasoned their foods.
Lily and Stephen were able to make their own wax candles.


These three gentlemen taught us a lot about Colonial attire, and how the colonists defended themselves.


One of the re-enactors loves this time period so much, that he sets up his own camp, and stays on the battlefield with his three children (ages five and under). His children are very blessed to be able to experience history in such a tangible manner.
In this picture, Lily is making a favorite colonial toy, a Whirligig. Most colonial children owned only one or two toys. For a large number of them, this was their only toy! Now, it seems like there has never been such an abundance of toys, yet everyone seems to be so bored all of the time. There is something so beautiful about the simplicity of Early America. I certainly wouldn't want to trade my many modern conveniences, but there is a real beauty in simplicity.
Why is it that the good, Old fashioned toys happen to be the funnest? ;)

After spending our afternoon in Colonial times, we went to a local Dogwood Festival. With the loud concert music blasting, a myriad of people screaming, and chaos everywhere, I certainly wished to be back at Colonial Day. I am so thankful for such a tremendous learning opportunity.