First off let me admit that U.S. history was/is not my strong point. How in the world did I breed a child that is teaching 8th grade U.S. history? In fact, next week her class will be discussing the Civil War. With one day to hang out around Harrisburg and because of Adairs passion for U.S. history, I decided Gettysburg was the way to go. The day's events were simply specatular. I drove to the National Cemetery and befriended a park ranger, who herself was an 8th grade teacher, and she guided my viewing with skill and insight. Acre after acre you could view monuments where WE fought each other for our country's democratic system. Thought it was so long ago, in the scheme of world history it was just yesterday.

Probably most of you are also aware of the underground railroad and the history that surrounds that. I had the opportunity to see an establishment where they hid the slaves on their way to freedom. All in all, this day has made me commit to learn more about who we are in the United States as a people and rejoice in the freedom we enjoy.