This man is experiencing the proudest moment of his life!

And frankly, so am I! This week I’ve been on a whirlwind road trip extravaganza touring three of the greatest Americana destinations that up until now I’ve only dreamed of experiencing, Henry Ford’s Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Mi, Washington DC, and Colonial Williamsburg, VA.

At the Henry Ford Museum I stood oh-so-proudly in front of a beautifully restored 1952 Oscar Mayer Weiner mobile, then sat in the very seat in the very bus that Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of. I was moved to say the least. Next door at Greenfield Village I was transported back in time to a living museum / theme park of early 20th century small town life and style. It was like being in a dream or on the set of Hello Dolly! I had no idea that the village was dedicated in 1929.

Next was a too-quickie trip to Washington DC where I power-walked between the famous memorials and monuments that I’ve seen SO many slides of. They were all about a zillion times more impressive in person than I ever dreamed they would be. I was beyond giddy when I noticed that the fountain in front of the White House had turquoise dye in it – just like the kind they use at miniature golf courses. How perfect is that? But nothing prepared me for the grandeur of my new favorite building ever, the Capitol building. Frankly, I had NO idea it was going to be THAT shockingly spectacular. After all but a cavity search I was escorted in, down a long hall of the best murals I’ve ever seen, and then upstairs to the House of Representatives where they were arguing about what else? Oil.

From there it was off to Colonial Williamsburg, VA. Again, I’ve collected SO many slides of this living museum / theme park of Revolution era Americana but had NO idea that it was going to be a such a mind-bending time travel experience of the highest order. The restoration and recreation of Williamsburg began in the late 1920’s with most of the funding provided primarily by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Reader’s Digest. Who Knew?

This intense triple dose of Americana has been a life altering experience to say the least. My imagination is inspired and my Americana spirit is soaring like it never has before!

Here’s to all things Henry Ford, turquoise dye in the White House fountain, colonial era Williamsburg and YOU!

Posted Saturday, July 26th, 2008 under Slide of the Week.
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