Mary's Grandmoms journey to the Museum of Appalachia

So Jan invited Mary and I to join her along with about 60 others on a trip to the Museum of Appalachia. Either of us had ever been and loved the idea! Jan was still on vacK since our wedding (4 weeks!). It just so happened that there was a big quilt show at the convention center, imagine that. So she worked it in.

We arrived a tad late:I had some time to kill after work waiting on Mary so I asked a few of the folks at work if they wanted to grab a quick drink after work. About 6 people agreed, so shots were had.

So we met Jan and piled on the bus. The one in front of us was named Justin, not sure what ours was.

We arrived at the museum, Mary texting, imagine that. Off to the mess hall for some grub!

Buddy's catered and yeah I ate all the mess plus Mary's leftover.

Next we were off on the tour, self guided. There were a ton of peacocks and sheep all over the place.

Next building was full of quilts and they handed out white gloves so you get all touchy feely wit'em. Of course Mary and I had to get some and...we kept them things too! sssshhhh. They was a ton of historic artifacts too. They were from all around the Knoxvilleish area.

Some Civil War articles found throughout Eastern Tenneessee

A casket found floating in Norris Lake.

They even have a blacksmith on hand to show how they did things back then. I talked to the guy for a few. He goes in for out of town every summer to work the museum. In his off time he makes and sells old style guns! Very interesting guy, wish we could of chatted longer but he had a job to too. I ended up taking a picture of one of the ladies with him.

We had a great time and are thankful that Jan thought to invite us.