Beautiful old buildings that have sat here for many, many years. I volunteered here today at the Mica Festival Lally Homestead Day. For all of my photos, click here. These are activities that are part of the Mica Festival.
The Lally family were fine examples of the early pioneers who developed this area.
Park interpreter, Tobi Kieswalter gives guided tours of the Mica Mine.
If you open the phone book, you will find many listings for Lally! It is no wonder, as James Lally and his wife (I wonder her name!) raised nine children in this small log homestead.
They were farmers in a land of shallow soil in rocky Lanark County. This is the reason why the early pioneers created those fabulous free standing-style fences.
The Lally family were fine examples of the early pioneers who developed this area.
Park interpreter, Tobi Kieswalter gives guided tours of the Mica Mine.
| From Lally Homestead Day |
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| Cedar rail fences that still stand in the area. |
They were farmers in a land of shallow soil in rocky Lanark County. This is the reason why the early pioneers created those fabulous free standing-style fences.
It is important to know where you have come from to understand where you are and where you have to go.
Yes, it was Lally Homestead Day. The Lally farm was bought up for the park.
I want to do some research about the Lally Homestead, I haven't had time!
4 comments:
Geat that this has been kept and use is made of it for information and fun. Nice place to volunteer.
I'm sure no one said "That's not a real costume" to you, Jenn. They were probably all jealous because you looked so cool and summery.
K
Yes, you look like a grandma, but you are smiling! What a wonderful, happy face! These are great photos - it would be interesting to find out more about the homestead. Looks pretty small to raise 9 kids! They must have liked each other - a LOT!
I like stuff like this a lot! Good for you volunteering -- that's the best way to learn history, even better than just plain attending. You look cute!
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