Dillon Well House

Waxhaw, NC  2023

 

Secrest Log House

Waxhaw, NC  2023

 

Sims Barn

Waxhaw, NC  2023

 

Nesbit Smokehouse

Waxhaw, NC  2023

 

Blacksmith Shop

Waxhaw, NC  2023

 

The museum featured many buildings either original or replicas of a typical homestead ca late 18th early 19th century.

Buck Board

Waxhaw, NC  2023

 

Conestoga Wagon

Waxhaw, NC  2023

 I was finally able to visit our local history museum, "The Museum of the Waxhaws".  The museum was hit pretty hard during the Covid pandemic, but is recovering nicely.  Like a lot of small businesses, they have limited staff these days, and reduced visitation hours.  They have lots of artifacts tracing the local history of the area from the late 1600's hundreds to the 20th Century.

McCormick Farmall Tractor

Marvin, NC  2023

This tractor was recently put on display in front of a local produce stand.  I'm sure it will be decorated soon with the typical signs of autumn. 

 

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Greenville, SC,  2023

Discovery Place - Nature Center

Charlotte, NC  2023

Day 2 of our visit to the Discovery Place Museums in Charlotte took us to their nature center, located just a short way from uptown Charlotte.  This museum featured more nature and had some animals on display, as well as this nice nature trail.  It was hard believe this is all located in a pretty upscale neighborhood of Charlotte. 

 

The Incredible Hulk

Charlotte, NC  2023

Discovery Place had a separate exhibit featuring the characters of the Marvel Universe.  I was never a big fan of Marvel comics, but seeing this guy almost made me want to see the rest of the exhibit.  Clara had no interest whatsoever.  

Rain Forest II

Charlotte, NC  2023

 

Rain Forest

Charlotte, NC  2023

One exhibit in the museum is this indoor rain forest.  With the recent weather being as hot as it has been, I think this rain forest would be ok outdoors.  We were in the high '90's all last week with high humidity, similar to this rain forest. 

Run, Clara, Run

Charlotte, NC  2023

Here's Clara trying to run as fast as she can.  She's certainly a lot faster than her grandpa!!

 

Vacuum Chair Lift

Here's Clara sitting on a chair lift.  Vacuum pump above the chair creates a vacuum and the surrounding air pressure is enough to lift the chair as shown below.  Pretty cool for an 8 year old. 

Charlotte, NC  2023