For some reason many of the AL site seeing places are closed on Mondays. However, I did find one that was open – Weeden House. I had wanted to visit for a long time. As it turns out Nov. 2 was a perfect day to visit. We arrived and parked across the street, in the wrong spot. Thank goodness, Barbara put a sign in the window to alert us to this fact. As I was parking the car again behind me moved, which was the correct parking spot. There were so many leaves on the ground it was hard to see the street paint. Barbara saved us from getting a very expensive ticket.
Barbara Scott met us at the door and led us to the parlor. How many people have a parlor these days? Walking into the Weeden House, is most definitely a trip back in time. The furnishings were beautiful and must have been very hard to come by in the 1800s. When you hear the story of the house and its occupants, you will be amazed that the house is still there.
Ms. Weeden’s story is remarkable. If you are lucky enough to have Barbara tell the story, you will not be disappointed. Barbara brings the story to life by reciting poems and giving you detailed information regarding the Weeden House. In addition, do not be surprised if she breaks out into song. She has a beautiful voice and many great stories about current day events that have taken place in the house.
In Ms. Weeden’s day, the government did not hand out money. You had to actually pay your own way in the world and that is exactly what she did. Ms. Weeden did not sit by idly and wait for the government to give her money (because she deserved it). She knew she had to bring in an income and that is exactly what she did.
After we left the weeden house, we took a short little walk . My brother discovered a car that he really liked. If I were wealthy, I would have found the owner, bought the car, and gave it to my brother. He was so excited about that car. It had the name of a race car driver embossed on the glove compartment.
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