Stepping back in time...

Posted by Jane Elizabeth on July 27, 1998 at 18:15:04:

My family and I just returned from a visit to Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. The village is set up as a small town in the mid-1830s, just as the Industrial Revolution was beginning to affect rural industries. We all had a wonderful time, especially during a special evening event that was solely lit by candlelight.

Sturbridge is, of course, just one of many historical restorations in America (and the world), and I humbly suggest that those of you interested in the customs of the past take time to seek out and support these places.

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REPLIES:

• Thank you! Caroline 21:01:48 7/27/98 (13)
  • Candlelight Jane Elizabeth 13:22:53 7/28/98 (12)
    • We take a lot for granted in our age.... Roger V 20:24:40 7/28/98 (11)
      • Candlelight in "Persuasion" Christy R 08:57:52 7/31/98 (9)
        • More on Candlelight--Persuasion, etc. Anna P 11:30:36 7/31/98 (8)
          • Even in the 20th C. Carolyn B 07:47:47 8/02/98 (0)
          • More light on the subject...... Roger V 23:32:12 7/31/98 (6)
            • mirrors would have enhanced the lighting also Gayle 20:18:32 8/01/98 (0)
            • Not if Mr. Woodhouse had anything to say about it! ;-) The Mysterious H.C. 13:00:49 8/01/98 (4)
              • Mr. Woodhouse, our favortie fussbudget RogerV 13:04:22 8/02/98 (3)
                • Info, please. Caroline 13:26:34 8/02/98 (2)
                  • Indoor Pollution Roger V 17:36:32 8/02/98 (1)
                    • Thank you! (nfm) Caroline 01:38:09 8/08/98 (0)
      • Candle power Jane Elizabeth 13:59:12 7/29/98 (0)

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