
My sister-in-law and brother-in-law just left after a wonderful, joyous, fun visit. Being around them is like a breath of fresh air. Lengthy stays in Great Britain and Europe make them vastly interesting people with which to talk. They love books and museums and prefer not to let the grass grow under their feet. Very active, they drive all over visiting their kids and family and love touring the area, discovering quirky shops. While here Mort added to his magnet collection, which I discovered now totals over 3,000. Good heavens! This visit was going to be short so after the obligatory book store visits we trundled up Monte Sano Mountain to visit Burritt Museum.



These two wedding dresses were on display. Exquisite!

Dr. Burritt designed this unusual mantel. Local sandstone cut by a local artisan in what Dr. Burritt says is a Bald Eagle design. One really has to use one's imagination, but I think it beautiful nonetheless.

After the museum and mansion tour we walked outside to the Living Museum. Various cabins were moved on the grounds in order to preserve them, and the Museum added living exhibits of life on a colonial farm. There were Shetland ponies, goats, sheep, chickens and various and sundry other creatures one could pet. There were weaving exhibits, blacksmith exhibits and gardens. Burritt sells local honey in the gift shop. Again, check the website for details, but these are some of my favorite shots.



4 comments:
Oh I do love that chicken Debi! That is on my list for places to visit now! I have found out that some of the plants here on my property were purchased there so I'd heard of it. Thanks for the great tour and wonderful pictures! I love the rusty pail on the fence!
I'm off to visit the website....
Lovely photos.
Those wedding dresses are exquisite. A bride would have felt truly special in one of those :)
I really like the shot of the spinning wheel. Book worthy!
RJ
That looks like a very interesting place. I liked the Eagle mantle- although it does require a little imagination to see the eagle. I thought that it was Baylee on that book cover! I'm glad you clarified that it was a Baylee double! I hope all is well with you and yours!
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