Modern Day Postcard

Once upon a time, you would have purchased these images on a card, written a pithy comment ending in wish you were here and posted it in a mail box. Today, I've captured these images with my digital camera, down loaded to my laptop, and using the hotel's free wi-fi service I can send this out to the world to see.

We are visiting Shelburne, VT this week. It has been perfect weather for touring across the state. These pictures are from the Shelburne Museum. This museum is not your typical museum. Electra Webb began collecting buildings and items of Americana to fill them in the 1960s. Today the Museum trustees continue her mission.

The kids loved touring through the paddle wheel steamship the Ticonderoga. This ship was built in 1906 for a mere $162,232.65 and could carry up to 1070 passengers (only 6 lifeboats), and used 2 tons of coal an hour to achieve top cruising speed 23 miles per hour.

This covered bridge was brought to the Museum grounds and once served as the entrance until weight concerns caused the Trustees to create an alternate entrance. The Museum also includes a round barn, a Shaker barn, a horseshoe shaped barn, a vast collection of carriages and sleighs, quilts, toys, and even a lighthouse. It is definitely a great place to visit. Wish you were all here with us!