Friday, January 20, 2012

Old Alabama Town pictures

We spent the morning at the Grange Hall, where we experienced how  difficult everyday life was for pioneers.  We made candles, churned butter, made starch, and candles.
We worked with basic tools.
Learning to use the loom was fun, but keeping the shuttle moving in the right direction was a little tricky.  We gained an appreciation for how hard it was for pioneers to get new clothes.

This school master gave new meaning to being disciplined. 
We were so well behaved, and looked so cute in our pioneer outfits, that we were able to sit in the desks.