Soul Dr.
Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
Here are some images I got in July when there was a thing going on at McCormick's Farm and Mill in Raphine, Va.
It is on the National Registry of Historical Places. It is about 15 miles from where I live.
Thanks for looking and do try the downloads.
will
The Cyrus McCormick Farm and Workshop is on the family farm of inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick known as Walnut Grove. Cyrus Hall McCormick improved and patented the mechanical reaper, which eventually led to the creation of the combine harvester.
1. The mill showing the water wheel.
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2. A closer look at the water wheel.
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3. View of gears inside the mill.
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4. One of the grinding stones.
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5. Corn in grinding hopper.
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6. Another view of the mill.
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7. A blacksmith demostrating his craft.
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8. The blacksmith's fire.
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9. My grand daughter Kristen operating a corn sheller.
10. Looking east to the Blue Ridge Mtns. from the farm.
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Looks like a great place to visit! Thanks for sharing.
Soul Dr.
Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
roxiemarty wrote:
Looks like a great place to visit! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Roxie. Yes it is a really nice place to visit. We usually go there several times a year.
will
Soul Dr.
Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
Longshadow wrote:
Great set!
Thanks for the visit and comments.
will
sb
Loc: Florida's East Coast
Great set - looks like a neat place for a visit!
Nice series of photos--interesting.
I’m an old farmer, so Cyrus McCormick is always of interest to me.
Re:#9 - Your grand-daughter is a great model & nice hairdo. Have you thought about making a calendar, modeling each months main interest or activity?
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