Our first stop was at Sideling Hill. We had a terrific view across the valley where we were also able to estimate distances. We then studied 810 ft of sedimentary rock in the side of the hill.
We had a jam packed history and geography lesson yesterday! Our first stop was at Sideling Hill. We had a terrific view across the valley where we were also able to estimate distances. We then studied 810 ft of sedimentary rock in the side of the hill. Next we stopped in downtown Cumberland to eat at Curtis' Coney Island Hot Dogs. Afterwards we walked up the street to Emmanuel Parish. The church is so rich in history it is hard to describe in a few sentences. To get an idea of just the Underground Railroad portion of the history there, click on the link to watch a Travel Channel special on the church. The church was also built on top of the old Ft. Cumberland. A young George Washington himself walked in those very tunnels. We heard a story of families sitting on opposite side of the congregations (abolitionists and slave owners) that fought against each other in the Civil War. The Capt. Semmes of the USS Alabama was a childhood friend of Capt. Perry of the USS Kearsarge. Read this incredible story of their battle against each other in the Civil War. Ask your kids about the stained glass windows from Tiffany's that are worth so much that they can't even afford to insure them! Click on the link to view all the pics from Friday!
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