The Plantation
The Levi Jordan Plantation was established in 1848 and was abandoned in about 1888. Some artifacts that were found on the plantation were Coins, Rings, Bone Saw Frame, and Slave Tag. Some caches were found, in them were shells, animal bones, wine bottles, copper, metal objects, cast iron pans, grapes, and tobacco pipes. Some pots were also found in what is thought to be the Blacksmith's Cabin, next to the Hearth. It was probably used to bake clay and for warmth. In the blacksmith's Cabin Bullet Molds, Metal Tools, Arrowheads, and some toys were found, leading people to believe that there were children there. The arrowheads were probably not used for hunting because
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When Blacksmiths were first starting, they would blow on the flames to stoke them and would hit molten pieces of metal with rock. As time progressed on, the put a handle on their rocks and used a bellows to stoke the flame. In modern times blacksmiths used a hand crank fan and used the hammers that we use today. What blacksmiths make has also changed quite a bit. In the past they would make almost everything, from tools, to wagons, to pans. As time went on they made less things, especially weapons as more machines could mass produce them, and blacksmithing almost died out in the industrial revolution. In modern times blacksmiths are almost never called upon to make anything other than decorative items for people who want something hand made. The prices have changed, for example, as stated by, ,"Blacksmith Emerson Bixby of Barre, Massachusetts charged as little as 2¢ to make a simple small item such as an axe wedge; 12¢ to "mend" (repair) a hoe; an average of 75¢ to mend an axe; 79¢ to shoe an ox; between $1.00 and $1.50 to "new lay" (repair and reshape) a plow; and as much as $5.50 to make and apply all the ironwork on a new wagon.¨ Money from 1850 has changed a lot to now, $100 in 1850=$2,931.69 in 2016. Weapons have also changed a lot over the centuries. For example gunpowder was invented in China in the 9th century. The first gun was fired in 1364 and inventions followed quickly after. Some notable ones are 1498-rifling, 1818-revolver, 1855-Minié ball, 1887-repeating shotgun, and 1892-automatic
Lots of important buildings are in colonial Williamsburg, but the most important is the capitol. The Capitol of Colonial Williamsburg is the best choice for a commemorative coin. It is the most important of the 4 main Williamsburg buildings (magazine, governor’s palace, capitol, and the Burton parish church). It is this important due to its current and historic value. Some examples of its value is the house of burgess was there it was the birth place of democracy in America and its relation to the current government.
If travelers are fortunate enough to travel through Albany, Texas, they will run across a precious gem of history located in the heart of Shackelford County. The Shackelford County Courthouse can be found in the center of Albany. This majestic courthouse catches the eye of those who pass by it. Many stop to capture a picture to forever hold a glimpse of its beauty. It is unique in that it is recognized as one of the nine Second Empire style courthouses built in Texas. The Texas Historical Commission recognized its uniqueness when it approved Albany’s courthouse to be the first to be restored as part of the courthouse preservation program. Travelers are willing to leave many miles from the beaten path to visit the historic and unique Shackelford County Courthouse since it is one the ideal courthouses in the state of Texas.
Justin Jackson, from Houston, Texas was a former forward for the UNC men's basketball team. Before his years at the University of North Carolina, he spent many years playing for his high school team and elite AAU teams. He made himself stand out that led him to UNC. This 22 year old helped UNC get to their 26-6 record and their 14-4 record in league play, that gave the team its 31st regular-season Atlantic Coast Conference title. Justin was just named ACC Player of the Year and was the 14th Tar Heel to win this award. He earned a spot on the All-ACC first team and was UNC's 75th first-team selection in ACC history. This award is
As a gateway community to Texas Hill Country and Lake Travis, Lake Pointe is in an ideal location. Just 12 miles west of all the employers, entertainment, and cultural opportunities of downtown Austin, Lake Pointe is a carefully planned community that has just been built in the past 10 years or so. Developed near Highway 71 and Bee Cave Road, Lake Pointe is able to boast a great location as well as homes that are both more spacious and more affordable than many of the properties available within the city boundaries. Lake Pointe has always been popular with families who want plenty of space and clean, safe living while also enjoying all the amenities of Austin. Families also adore the fact that Lake Pointe is part of the prestigious Lake Travis School District.
In Bolivar County, Mississippi, stands Mound Bayou, one of the first black towns in the U.S. It is located twenty-eight miles southwest of Clarksdale, Mississippi. It was founded by Isaiah T. Montgomery and his cousin Benjamin T. Green. Both Montgomery and Green were former slaves. They both were formerly owned by Joseph Emory Davis, a lawyer turned successful planter & the older brother/mentor to Jefferson Davis, the former President of Confederacy. The town is a national significance because it represented many towns established by African American who moved from the South to the North after slavery.
Millford plantation is a historic place located on SC 261, west of Pinewood, SC. Built in 1839-1841, Millford Plantation is considered by many to be the finest example of Greek revival residential architecture in America. The house is located in such a remote section of rural SC that it comes to a surprise to first time visitors, who must drive over miles of dirt roads and through thick forests to reach the house. The house has massive columns, sixteen foot windows, a domed rotunda enclosing a spectacular staircase. All these impressive features are inherent in Greek Rival architecture (Classical American Homes).
Thomasville, NC - After the 20 year restoration of Thomasville, it’s all finally coming together. The people of Thomasville have taken pride in rebuilding not only their own lives, but also those of generations to follow. The mayor, Rick Gordon, has literally reconstructed this town with the help of his wife, son, daughter, and adopted son. Thomasville was originally founded by Rick and his family and was open to all who needed help and a safe sanctuary. Thomasville, along with nearly every city in the world was destroyed when the nuclear bomb hit in 2467. Thomasville’s population is at 249 people as of the census that was taken a year ago. Men are expected to be the defenders of the town and go out and hunt for food. The women of the town
Six years ago, my family and I went to Turner Falls Park in Davis, Oklahoma. We arrived at the park early in the morning and got ready to go swimming. I went to the restroom and got changed. When we were ready, we left to go swimming we walked on a bridge to get to the swimming area, there was a huge waterfall and we went swimming under it. After that we went to another swimming area that had two big slides, we swam there for about and hour then went to our camping area to eat. The next day we went hiking on trails and also went to a castle that was made of stone. We spent the rest of the day swimming and looking around the park. It was a great experience and It would be great to go again. In this essay you will be reading about history, a physical description
The Blacksmith was an important colonial trade in the 13 Colonies. They were fine craftsmen, who made necessities including pots, pans, nails, and horseshoes. They also made tools like hammers, candleholders, locks, and anvils. They made goods for farmers including axes and hoes. Most of their work was done in their personal forge. The blacksmith’s shop was small, dark, and hot.
There were more reasons why so many colonists died. There was Starving Time, they came during a drought, and the well they had would mix with salt water. The Native Americans in that area that JamesTown was in. They would trade with them for a good deal. But when John Rolfe and Pocahontas left to England. The Native Americans refused to trade with the settlers. With Winter coming and they wouldn’t be able to grow their crops, plus the Native Americans not wanting to trade with them, Starving Time came. There were a lot of settlers that died in the harsh Winter known as the Starving Time. Document B says, “Inference can you make about the cause of this ‘starving time’” (The Lost Colony and JamesTown Droughts). With the settlers having a drought
In 1607 a group of 120 Englishmen who sought gold and other treasure established Jamestown, Virginia. This town was named in honor of King James I who granted this land to the Virginia Company of London. The group of men did not in fact find treasure. More than half of the men succumbed to starvation or diseases and died less than a year later. Of the original group of men only 38 remained. In response to this the Virginia Company of London sent even more colonists to Jamestown, but many of the new settlers also perished.
After the wartime, the ‘American Dream’ had become a reality for most people due to a
Louisiana is a state consisting of about 4,523,628 people. This number taken prior to Hurricane Katrina that occurred in 2005. As of 2015, the estimated population of Louisiana is 4,670, 724. The area of the state of Louisiana is about 43, 562 square miles. With its neighboring states of Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, Louisiana is located within the southeast part of the United States. The state’s first geologist was Francis V. Hopkins. Along with his assistant, Colonel Charles H. Lockett, Hopkins published the first topographical and geological maps of Louisiana. Louisiana has a variety of natural resources. Some examples of these natural resources are forests, salt, oil reserves, natural gas, and sulfur.
Daniel J Boorstin once said, “By reading we discover our world, or history and ourselves.” Although reading history can be very difficult for some people due to archaic language and run-on sentences. These factors make grasping the authors point very difficult, and problematic to the average person. “The document “From of Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford was extremely difficult to read due to his use of uncommon words, run on sentences, and choppy paragraphs. These things may cause the reader to lose interest or have a hard time comprehending Bradford’s writing.
When I was a child, reading meant a magical story that I believed would come true when I grew up. Reading today is antithetic to how it was back in my childhood days. Having a want to read, meant that the library would become my best friend. As a child, my parents wanted me to stay active, which meant I was either at a ball tournament, camping, playing outside, or playing games with my friends, but I made sure I read before bed or on my way to and from ball games. When I was in preschool and elementary school my favorite books to read were The Rainbow Fish and the Junie B. Jones series. The Rainbow Fish was my favorite book because I remember seeing the cover of the book with all its vibrant colors that drew me to read it, which looking at the pictures were good enough for my attention span. Junie B. Jones book series were my favorite in grade school because I could relate Junie B. Jones life because I was the same age going through the same issues. The series was popular for children my age at our school, which we made a competition of who can read all the books first.