Nashville - Memphis 2019 # 3
The Parthenon
Exact Replica Of Greece's Parthenon
Built For Nashville Centennial - Currently An Art Museum
Painted By Student Artist
Contemporary Artist - Nice Feel
Nice Winter Scene
Second Floor Statue of Athena
Huge Size
Shield Is About Six Feet Wide
Statue Is Larger Than Door
Park Demonstration Against Slavery
No One Spoke
Parthenon Park Offers Pretty Setting For Picnics
Women's Suffrage Statue
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It's Time To Check Out Civil War Sites
Fort Negley Ruins
Very Little Left Of Fort
Most Stone And Wood Used For Other Purposes
Fort Built On Top Of Hill Overlooking Town And River
Strategic Position For Union Forces
Guess Who?
President Lincoln Recites New Proclamation - Not Yet Signed Off
Subject Deals With The Bible (Religion), The Need For All Peoples To Live And Work Together In Harmony.
President Lincoln Also Thanked Me For California's War Support
We Were Offered Some Stew Cooking On A Nearby Fire
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Lunch At Franklin - Nearby Town
Restaurant In Old Drug Store
There Is A Real Sense of "Oldness."
Peeling Paint Adds To The Ambiance
Local Beer
Another Cute Sign
Parking Spaces Are Typically This Size
Art In Back Of Hotel Reception Counter
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More Nightlife: Music And Dance
Notice How Close Audience Is To Band
Fun And Excitement
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Quiet Time In The Country - Visiting The Hermitage
Ilene And Sonia Join Our Group
Kitchen Area
Guest Room
Dining Room
Dinner Served Around 3:00 PM - Light From Sun And Candles. Why?
No Electricity
Typical Staple: Pork, Pork And More Pork
Slave Quarters
Why Guns?
Re-enactment Of A Duel
Men Would Try To Minimize Target By Standing Sideways
Placing Arm In Front Of Vital Organs May Minimize Serious Injury
Jackson And Rachel (Wife) Burial Area
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Another Great Sign
Many People Line Up To Take Their Picture In Front Of Wall Mural
Girls Tour Nashville In A Rented "What-cha-ma-call-it
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