This past weekend my husband and I took a little get a way trip to Vicksburg, Mississippi.
We wanted to visit the famous Civil War battlefield where Gen. Ulysses S. Grant captured the city after a six week siege.
Over 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in this battle.
The famous U.S.S Cairo was sunk in the battle and raised from the river 100 years later.
We learned some interesting facts in the Civil War Museum.
Ever wondered where this phrase came from?
Some things never change…only the price!
The Old Court House was built in 1858.
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33 comments:
Such wonderful use of texture!! Really so beautiful....
Always nice to getaway, but so nice to come home. Lovely images.
Looks like you had a great time!
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Really love! The texture just emphasizes the history being shared so beautifully! Sounds like a lovely trip!
Some great photo's of your weekend getaway.
Ciao, over from Kim's. It looks like you had a great time. Beautiful texture work. :)
Love the textures you used, especially on the old medicine bottle. You got some really great photos from your trip! My boys would probably like visiting here if we get the chance.
I love the walk down history lane! The shots are terrific. I wish had more of this kind of history near us... Thanks for taking us there :)
Back before children my husband and I used to spend our vacation time visiting Civil War battlefields. After Gettysburg our next trip was to be Vicksburg then I found out I was expecting our first (who wasn't supposed to be). We haven't been yet, but one day...
Thanks for sharing the super photos of the place.
a great post! the lone cannon and the headstones pics jumped off the page at me. hard to imagine such a time in our history. thanks for sharing!
Great photos. Love the textures. I need to learn how to use textures. Someday..
Wonderful shots, Susan. Interesting information as well. :)
wow how beautiful!
Vicksburg looks like something for my Bucket list. I like what you've done to enhance your photo!
Gotta love getaways! Your images are beautiful!
This is really interesting. I feel like I was there through your photos, love them.
Great photos, and your texture work is so well done! I love visiting the civil war battlefields, but haven't gotten out to Vicksburg yet. Your shots have whetted my appetite!
Beautiful work!
looks like a great trip!
Great photos and very interesting post. I'll have to share it with my granddaughter who just finished world history, since it touched on the Civil War as well. And what a sweet trip with your husband - wonderful family memories to cherish! Have a blessed week. :)
Incredible shots - I especially like the second one.
I just love that cannon shot!
Looks like a great trip - love the bite the bullet!
A great collection of shots, Susan. I always love learning the history of a place. I suppose I will not use bite the bullet loosely.
I really like the Aurora on that first picture. I used to teach American history so enjoyed the all the photos as well.
Such a wonderful trip. It is one of the destination I am looking forward to visiting,
Looks like a fabulous trip...the pictures are lovely!
Tiffany
Fantastic photos and I love how you processed each of the pix. Great job.
love the old courthouse shot!
Beautiful! My husband visited Vicksburg about a year ago - he's a huge Civil war buff. Of course, he didn't take any pictures and I would love to see it myself now. Wonderful use of textures and processing.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Susan !
Interesting post and you've texturized your photo beautifully !
Lovely wishes,
Sylvia
I love them. Gorgeous!!!
Really LOVE the look and texture on the medicine bottle, it is perfect! Please let me know what texture if it is one from Kim's Cafe. Thanks! Great job.
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