THANK YOU, PAPI

Big Papi.

aka

David Ortiz.

My favorite baseball player.

I've loved and followed the Boston Red Sox ever since 

my Dixie friend (and Karen's bf), Bruce Hurst, played

for them. He even pitched two games in the 

World Series in 1987!!!

He was drafted right out of high school in 1976.

Anyway, Papi retired.

Such a great player and individual.

I had the great opportunity of attending a Red Sox

game at Fenway Park with some on my ASD history classmates.

Erica, Natalie, Ryan, and I were sitting in right field...$70!

The other 4 friends were behind home plate.

About the 4th inning, one of our friends text and said

that a husband, wife, and 2 boys sitting by them were

going home.  One of the boys was sick.

They had learned that the 4 people by them were from Utah,

and were experiencing a "once in a lifetime" experience.

They told them to get their friends down to sit in their seats!

I also like the Chicago Cubs,

Los Angeles Dodgers (went to a game in 1989),

and the Anaheim Angels (went to a game in 1989).

Thank you, Papi!

REVOLUTIONARY WAR UNIT

WOW!  WE DID A TERRIFIC JOB ON OUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR TEST!!!

THE "OLD SOUTH CHURCH"
THE SIGNAL TO BEGIN THE BOSTON TEA PARTY OCCURRED HERE. 

 "TWO IF BY SEA"
TWO LANTERNS WERE HUNG IN THE NORTH CHURCH SPIRE ...
TELLING THIS MAN,

PAUL REVERE,
TO WARN THE COLONISTS OF THE BRITISH APPROACH.




CONGRATS TO OUR TOP TEST SCORES:
PAYTON & JESSICA . . . 112%
JANE & BRICE . . . 108%
NATE . . . 106%
GABBY . . . 102%
ASPEN . . . 100%
SAGE & CASEY . . . 99%
ERIN . . . 98%
LYDIA . . . 97%
CHANDLER . . . 95%
ABBY & VIENNA . . . 92%



REENACTMENT OF THE BATTLE OF CONCORD

MINUTEMEN

REDCOATS


CONGRATS TO OUR TOP UNIT SCORES:
JESSICA . . . 113%
JANE . . . 112%
PAYTON . . . 111%
BRICE & ERIN . . . 110%
CASEY . . . 108%
LYDIA . . . 102%
ASPEN . . . 101%
VIENNA . . . 99%
ABBY . . . 98%
CHANDLER . . . 94%
MADDIE . . . 91%
DEISY & GABBY . . . 90%

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!!! BOSTON RED SOX VS. BALTIMORE ORIOLES APRIL 17

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE BOSTON RED SOX! THE GREAT BABE RUTH PLAYED FOR THE RED SOX. I EVEN HAD A FRIEND IN COLLEGE WHO PITCHED FOR THEM FOR MANY YEARS! HE EVEN PITCHED 2 GAMES IN THE WORLD SERIES!!! SEVERAL OF US BRAVED THE "T" (SUBWAY SYSTEM) TO ATTEND THE GAME! WE HAD FABULOUS SEATS, RIGHT BEHIND HOME PLATE! THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES HIT A GRAND SLAM HOME RUN IN THE TOP OF THE 2ND INNING. 7-0, IT HAD TO BE OVER! BOSTON CAME BACK IN THE SAME INNING SCORING 5 RUNS! IN THE END, THE RED SOX PREVAILED AND WON 10-8!








Erica, Natalie, and Ryan


Natalie, Ryan, and Me

DAY 3 APRIL 15 --- Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail was created 50 years ago. The sidewalks are all brick, with a red brick trail that you follow. Historic sites are all along the way. It was a bright, sunny, windy day. But, back home, there was tons of snow!!!


Old State House. Governor Thomas Hutchinson (British governor) stood on this balcony as he watched the "Sons of Liberty" head towards Boston Harbor to throw tea into the harbor---The Boston Tea Party.

The site of the Boston Massacre is in the middle of this intersection. (windy day---notice my hair)



First Public School in Boston founded by Ben Franklin.


Old South Meeting House. The signal to begin the Boston Tea Party was given here.



Massachusetts state capitol building. The original gold leafing was done and paid for by Paul Revere. During World War II, the dome was painted black, to avoid being seen by the Germans. In 1949, it was gold leafed again.






1. Place where the 5 victims of the Boston Massacre are buried.
2. Samuel Adams burial site.
The stones placed on top of the head stones shows respect.
3-4. Granary Cemetery. The tall monument in the center is where Benjamin Framklin's parents are buried.
5. Beautiful blossoms at church next to Granary Cemetery.




John Hancock and Paul Revere's Tombs.


Fanuil Hall


The USS Constitution, the oldest ship in the US Navy, is undergoing renovations. I was able to also go on it 2 years ago.


View of Boston across the Boston Harbor.


Bunker Hill Monument was built on top of Breed's Hill in memory of the great battle.



The Boston Garden (nothing to do with US History) where the Boston Celtics play basketball.




The Old North Church is where the lanterns were hung to warn the colonists of the British approach. The two big windows are where two lanterns were hung, meaning the British were coming by sea.


Inside the Old North Church. The object above the podium is the "sounding board." It helps the minister to project his voice.





Paul Revere's House.
Statue of Paul Revere outside the Old North Church