Our most recent civil war adventure took us west to Fort Pillow located in Lauderdale, County Tennessee. The fort is known for a horrific massacre that took place there. It is named after General Gideon J. Pillow.
Ten of us went on this trip including my sister who had been unable to join us on previous trips. We were all so glad she was able to join us.
All the "girls" decided to pile in one car and the guys took another. I can't speak for the guys, but us "girls" had a great time gabbing away and singing together as we drove along behind the fellows. The snowy fields of cotton growing along the roadsides were a sight to see.
On our way we stopped by the Casey Jones Restaurant located in Jackson ,Tennessee for lunch. We enjoyed the food and a chance to stretch our legs a bit before we continued on our way.
After arriving at the park we had about an hour to tour the museum before closing. We watched a short documentary then toured the museum. The kids were excited to spend some of their money in the gift shop. My boys bought several new replica toy cannons. My daughter proving herself not only a princess but a practical one chose a pretty bracelet and a tin cup.
Before we left the museum we asked the lady working there for directions to the fort. She told us to follow the hiking trail outside the museum about a mile where we would find the fort. We followed it, but we all agreed she was WAY OFF on the mile part. It felt like TEN to some of us, and two of us walk a rather brisk four miles five days a week. It was quite a hike for sure!
Check out the link below to learn more about Fort Pillow.
My father poses with his "grandtroops" in front of Fort Pillow.
My Nephew and Oldest
My son takes aim.
The Girls
Waiting to hike to the Fort
The kids really get into our civil war adventures!
My husband had just warned the children that the fort was an ideal place for snakes when a few minutes later my son heard the warning sound of a rattlesnake and quickly backed away.
Fort Pillow
Our Family
My Sister and Her Children
My Oldest
Our Sweetie!
Posing in a west Tennessee cotton field.
I love the way the sunlight is laying on her curls.
Hmmm....... sure is pretty. Reminds me of where I grew up in Alabama.
My Nephew and Oldest
My son takes aim.
The Girls
Waiting to hike to the Fort
The kids really get into our civil war adventures!
My husband had just warned the children that the fort was an ideal place for snakes when a few minutes later my son heard the warning sound of a rattlesnake and quickly backed away.We all kept a safe distance but were very curious to know where this rattler was headed.
I called the park service to let them know we had seen a rattlesnake at the fort, and to my surprise the ranger said they had a big problem at this park and the fort area in particular. They relocate them on a weekly basis.
He said they had a warning sign posted at the visitor's center.
We did not see it and still wonder why they don't post signs along the trail and at the fort itself. Thank goodness my oldest heard and heeded the snake's warning!
Fort Pillow
Our Family
My Sister and Her Children
My Oldest
Our Sweetie!
Posing in a west Tennessee cotton field. 
Hmmm....... sure is pretty. Reminds me of where I grew up in Alabama.
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