
On the road trip home from New York, we made a few stops in Virginia (including the Booker T. Washington National Monument and Home). We also spent the better part of a day in Lexington, Virginia.
the kitchen garden
Who shot General Jackson?
Jackson died as a result of "friendly fire." He was shot at Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863, by an unknown member or members of the 18th North Carolina Infantry Regiment; he died on May 10. The order to fire was given by Maj. John D. Barry, and many of his men fired at the same time. Jackson was struck by three smoothbore musket balls. Barry died two years after the war at the age of 27; his family believed his death was a result of the depression and guilt he suffered as a consequence of having given the order to fire.
Jackson died as a result of "friendly fire." He was shot at Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863, by an unknown member or members of the 18th North Carolina Infantry Regiment; he died on May 10. The order to fire was given by Maj. John D. Barry, and many of his men fired at the same time. Jackson was struck by three smoothbore musket balls. Barry died two years after the war at the age of 27; his family believed his death was a result of the depression and guilt he suffered as a consequence of having given the order to fire.
We bought this antique-style ink bottle and pen at the gift shop. I thought it would be fun for the kids to play with.
I'm really looking forward to us reading these books I ordered:

Both books are written by Rickey Pittman. Stonewall Jackson was known to be a friend to all people, regardless of color. He went against the law to teach slaves to read and write, and he stood up against backlash he received when starting a Sunday School class for slaves. And yet he owned a few slaves, believing that no matter how he felt about it personally, it was ordained by God. The same with Jefferson Davis, who apparently even welcomed a mistreated slaved to live as a part of his family. It's an intriguing (and baffling) topic to me, as is the entire Civil War. (I love the aspect of homeschooling that provokes me to learn so much myself.) Joining in on the Geography/History Link-Up at Children Grow, Children Explore, Children Learn, stART (story+art) at A Mommy's Adventures, Read, Explore, Learn at JDaniel4's Mom, and Field Trip Friday at Live the Adventure.
4 comments:
I love visiting Lexington. What a great place to explore! The books look great too.
Thanks for linking to Read.Explore.Learn.
To answer your question, Alpha Omega has Bible packets for every grade level from K-12. There are 10 packets for the year but you can pick and choose which you wish to purchase. I would recommend going on Christianbook.com and do a search for lifepace Bible then whatever grade you are looking for.
Blessings
Diane
You have had such a great trip. Lexington looks like a neat place to see! Thank you for linking up this week.
Lexington was one of the places we'd wanted to visit when we were in Virginia with my huband's job. Sadly, we never made it and now that I've seen your pictures I'm really disappointed! Oh well, maybe one day. Thanks for linking up to Field Trip Friday and sharing such an interesting and educational adventure! :)
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