We met our friends at the Fort |
We learned old fashioned games like pushing a hoop and the ring toss. It wasn't as easy as it looked. Then we went in to the barracks and the soldiers showed us the uniforms they have to wear. They are mostly made out of wool. I like wearing the soldiers hat. Later on, they showed us how to stand at attention and hold our weapons. The ladies of the fort showed the girls what kind of clothes women had to wear in the 1880's. There were bloomers and slips and bustles, corsets, capes and bonnets. There were many nice people who told us about what it was like to live here back then. |
We then went to a house where soldiers wives showed us the wood burning stove and let us make cookies using an old recipe. |
The wood burning stove was very hot. |
6 comments:
How fun! I want to go sometime, I bet that was about the best time to get a tour, looked like lots of fun was had!
Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas!! :)
Fun! We have been to Ft.Davis once, but didn't have time to go to the fort. Maybe one day!
Went to the Fort w Shane's class last year and we loved it! i would love to see it at Christmas!
May I have your permission to feature your Frontier Christmas entry on our Texas Mountain Trail Daily Photo blog and our Facebook page for the Texas Mountain Trail? I've wanted others to know about the Fort's Frontier Christmas, and I like your entry. You can email me at info@texasmountaintrail.org THANKS either way, Beth Nobles, Texas Mountain Trail Executive Director
Hi from Homeschool Lounge! I love your blog-I'm your newest follower. God has put such a heart for having a homestead on my heart, it almost hurts=) I love Texas too (was born in Beeville) but I'm currently in So. CA.
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Thanks for stopping by I love all your pics!
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