Thanksgiving - 2019 Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, second only to Independence Day -- both original American holidays. I have so many things to be thankful for; twelve are pictured here. Four others are not pictured, as they had commitments in Arkansas this year. While I missed the four, I treasured the time … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Tag: William Penn
The Longwood Gardens are part of a 1,000 acre estate owned by the du Pont family, located near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Originally owned by William Penn, George Pierce bought the property in 1700. Pierre S. du Pont bought the property in 1906 from the Pierce family to save the arboretum from being sold for its lumber. … Continue reading Longwood Gardens