Last week was our Fall Break so we took a couple short trips to places of interest here in Central Indiana. First was a trip back in time with a visit to Conner Prairie, a living history lesson:) The time period is 1823 - 1836. Most of the workers are dressed in clothing of that period and talk with words that my grandchildren were not quite sure of (lol), like cyphering and things costing 1 bit or 2 bits, and of course there is no such thing as cars, planes, computers, and cell phones. It was a wonderful day!
The first stop was at the Lenape (Delaware) Indian Camp. Where we met a man of actual Lenape descent, who told of his people's history and told a wonderfully colorful Lenape tale. He also taught us to say "Thank You" & "Your Welcome" in his native tongue. I wouldn't begin to know how to spell those two phrases, but I can say them:)
Next we moved on to the William Conner Homestead, which included the Conner home, weaving house, garden, and barn.
These 3 pictures are in the weaving house. There were 2 wonderfully sweet women there that shared so much with us. The items made there are used at Conner Prairie, either in the different homes or sold in the gift store.
I truly could have stayed and listened to them all day:)
I truly could have stayed and listened to them all day:) 
The last section of our visit was to Prairietown.....
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| Blacksmith shop |
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| Kitchen area in one of the homes. |
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| Mama and some of her piglets. |
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| Comfy feather bed :) |
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| Woodworker's Shop |
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| Foot powered wood lathe |
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| Drying house for homemade medical cures. |
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| Fancy cookstove...this one even had a separate oven on top!!! |
Blessings,
Terry
Show me your ways O Lord, Teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me, For you are the God of my salvation;
On You I wait all the day. Psalm 25:4,5
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