When we first landed in Nashville, there were these humongous flying bugs… as we ventured forth, we learned “Cicadas.” They come forth every 13 years after living in the ground… They a big, they are noisy and they are harmless… but it’s gross and no one likes gross.
Today we drove into the town of Franklin… Big goings on this weekend… Their theater has had an eight million dollar facelift… so Main Street is closed and getting ready for the big celebration. Did a bit of a walking tour in the 90+ weather… not a lot of energy to say for sure.
Decided to go to the Carnton Plantation which has a place in our Civil War History… http://www.carnton.org/carnton_history.htm .... check this site for more info!
As we toured the home and the grounds, all I could think of all the men that were killed and wounded… right in this area… The blood stains were still on the floors upstairs which was turned in operating rooms. Four generals had died and their bodies were lined up on the back porch so soldiers could give their respect. Protocol was a big thing back then… Later next week we will be checking some more stuff… The family that owned the home were pretty awesome… Helped with all the wounded… then donated two of their acres next to their private cemetery for a cemetery for those who died…. But that didn’t happen till about 2 years after the war…. Too long to write about… but something.
This is actually the back of the home.... The generals were placed to the right of the door ...
Tonight we will be going to Rocketown in Nashville for one of our functions with Smitty… lol… There will be quite a few of us… couple couple hundred… heehee… Are we considered groupies… gee I hope not.. Will fill you in later….
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