A Visit to Fort Ticonderoga, Part 2
November 21, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Adirondacks, architecture, castles, forts, gardens, historic houses, history, lakes, museums, Revolutionary War, tourism, Unknown Soldier
In A Visit to Fort Ticonderoga, Part 1, I discussed the amazing views of the fort and its very important role in the defense of pre-colonial settlements and American Revolutionary strategy. After soaking in the glorious sights and enjoying a musket drill, we entered the interior ring of the fort that once housed the soldiers, [...]
Lorenzo Historic Site, Cazenovia, NY
July 15, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Central NY, gardens, historic houses, lakes
This historic site, built in 1807, is open for guided tours. It showcases the lifestyle of a typically wealthy Dutch patroon of Upstate New York. The tour of the home was terrific (except that we couldn’t photograph anything). The beautiful gardens were open for our exploration. Cazenovia Lake sits languidly across the field. Beautiful!
The Quiet Home Life
August 24, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under blogging, gardens, home
We’re still hoping to squeeze in one more trip before school starts! One of our vehicles gave up the ghost, so my husband needs my traveling van for his work. We do have to get out toward Syracuse for a few appointments coming up; I hope to make a stop at a beach or something. [...]
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