Georgia: Colony to Civil War from 1732-1840
Colonists (1732-1776): Resources: Wormsloe Plantation Savannah and the forts along the coast: Georgia’s Forts Forts along the coast : Fort Frederica Georgia’s fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica’s troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia’s future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of
Georgia: Chief Vann House
Yesterday we continued our Georgia History Field Trips by visiting the Chief Vann House in Chatsworth. After a very foggy drive over the mountains from Ellijay (with a quick stop at Fort Mountain to use the facilities and purchase a few treats), we arrived at the historic site. We were the only people there, other
summer planning!
Summer vacation is almost upon us, and we’re getting all geared up. With only 67 days of summer break, and Camille and Chloe both heading to school on August first, I hope that we can make the most out of our long summer days. I don’t want the summer to slip away with us only
Georgia: Natives and Explorers and Settlers from 1520-1732
Explorers and Settlers: Lucas Vรกzquez de Ayllรณn First colony in the US at San Miguel de Gualdape, established in 1526. Location unknown, possibly Sapelo Island. Hernando DeSoto Known to travel through Georgia in 1540. Appears to have killed many natives and left diseases behind. The King Site is an archaeological dig related to his travels.
photography dreams
I’ve had a camera ever since I can remember. I’ve had some 110 cameras, a disc camera (does anyone remember those??), a number of 35mm cameras and then a whole range of digital cameras. My dad has always taken lots of great photos, and as a kid I developed a desire to take photos. Maybe
school: overnight field trip
Chloe’s on a field trip. Sure, she’s been on lots of field trips before with her school, but this is a three-day field trip to the beach! At 6am, she board a big old coach bus with her class and a few other fifth grade classes to head to the Burton 4-H Center on Tybee
school: expressions on the ave
The fifth grade at Chloe’s school has been hard at work on a “unit of inquiry” these past few weeks. While I’m not yet convinced that the IB program at her school is helping the kids to learn better as opposed to “having something to show”, Chloe was excited to have worked on the project
literary cafe
I will readily (probably too readily) admit it — I’m not thrilled that Chloe is in school. I miss our days of traveling and exploring together. I miss our homeschool schedule. I’m trying to make the most of it, of course, but I don’t like it. However, despite the issues she’s had at school, Chloe
and so it begins …
Last week I called the high school to set up a counseling appointment for us to begin the process of transitioning Camille from homeschool to school. While I’m not 100% sure she’ll be headed to Decatur High School in August, we’re very seriously considering it. My thought was that if we could talk to someone
instagram: with adam gidwitz
Chloe was home sick from school today, and thus missed getting to hear Adam Gidwitz speak at her school. She loved A Tale Dark and Grimm, so much that she asked for a copy of it for her birthday. Thankfully, she got a second chance! By evening, she was feeling much better and hadn’t had
new2school: bumping into the teacher
I’ve mentioned before that Chloe’s school year last year was not a good experience. I haven’t written much about it here, but the classroom and teacher were an extremely poor fit for Chloe. By March, she was ready to quit school. We worked to find ways to find “solutions”, but there was nothing that helped
Georgia: Etowah Indian Mounds, Take 2
When Camille and I were at Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site a few weeks ago, we spotted a notice for an upcoming Saturday event full of activities. Since I wanted to get the cabin, but we couldn’t leave on Friday due to Chloe’s school picnic, we decided to return and bring Chloe along. The
new2school: school picnic
Last Friday, Camille, Chloe, Chloe’s friend and I packed up some fruit, veggies, bread and cheese and made our way down to Oakhurst for Chloe’s school picnic. Last year, Chloe attended the picnic with friends as we were starting to consider having her attend school there in a few months. Chloe’s school year last year
Georgia: KIRBO Interpretive Center
When Rob, the girls and I camped at Florence Marina State park lat February so we could hike in Providence Canyon State Park, we wanted to visit the Kirbo Interpretive Center, which “… showcases area wildlife and plants, local history and Native Americans, including artifacts from the prehistoric Paleo-Indian period through the early 20th century.”
Georgia: Kolomoki Indian Mounds
Last weekend, the girls and I loaded up Evie for a weekend of camping at Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park as part of Camille’s native cultures in Georgia. From Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park: This historically significant park is the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern United States, occupied by American Indians from 350
Georgia: Etowah Indian Mounds
This past Friday while Chloe was tucked safely in a chair at school, because how else could she learn, Camille and I took a field trip up to Etowah indian Mounds Historic Site as part of her studies on native cultures in Georgia. It took a little longer to get there than I had realized,
first day of school
The summer went by far, far too fast. I can’t believe that it is time to turn Chloe back over to the system. Last year was pretty awful, and I just hope that all will go well for Chloe this year. At last night’s “meet and greet” she was so excited to be back at
instagram: pool time
At long last, we had some pool time once again. Chloe loved swimming with her two new friends from downstairs. I just hope that the older girl is not in Chloe’s class. As terrible as it sounds, Chloe’s class lsat year was full of drama, and I’d love her to be able to come home
Georgia: Track Rock Gap
While in Blue Ridge a couple weeks ago, the girls and I visited a couple places from our list of field trips regarding native cultures in Georgia. We first (with Rob..) went to Fort Mountain State Park to see the ancient wall there. The next day, the girls and I headed out east of Blairsville
Georgia: Fort Mountain Wall
The girls and I headed up to Blue Ridge a couple of weeks ago to spend a little time at the cabin. While there we decided to take the time to visit a few of the places from our list of native cultures in Georgia. After a series of false starts and a little comedy
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