lensmanicu Loc: Mississippi

I love it when history and nature come together. Please feel free to add your own pics to this Topic.

Harpers Ferry


C & O Canal Harpers Ferry


The Oliver House in the Cove 2009

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

Nice work lensmanicu...I always wondered what Harpers Ferry looked like. That's the place where John Brown made his final stand in the fight against Slavery. He raided the Federal Armory there but was later captured by Union Troops. Sadly he was tried for treason and hung. I spent some time living in Kansas where John Brown was from and he is still considered a hero by the folks of that State.

Anyway, below are a couple of historical places I've photographed. First is Ryman Auditorium here in Nashville. It was originally open in 1892 as a church for The Tabernacle Union Choir. Then in 1943 it became the home of the Grand Ole Opry for 31 years till the new Opry House opened in 1974. It's a hard building to shoot because it's downtown and now surrounded by skyscapers. I got as far away as I could for this shot, but ran into buildings across the street...so It's hard to get the whole building. Sorry there's not much nature in this photo, pretty hard to do surrounded by concrete.

Next is "The Hermitage". This is the home of Andrew Jackson our 7th President. The house in it's current form was completed in 1835. This shot is of the back of the house. I couldn't get a good shot of the front because President Jackson had evergreen trees planted in his front yard and they now conceal it until your right up on it. Andrew Jackson is also currently on the $20 dollar bill.

Cool thread lensmanicu...hope others join in.

Ryman Auditorium - Nashville


The Hermitage (rear) home of Andrew Jackson our 7th President

lensmanicu Loc: Mississippi

I too have some pica of both places. Great shots thanks for your kind words.

Trippmeister Loc: Los Gatos, CA

These are great, wish I had some to add.

Tom O Loc: Wisconsin

Shiloh in SE Tennessee, the signage tells the story

Church Signage


Replica of the Original Church


Inside the church

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

Thanks for showing us Tom, visiting the Battle Field of Shiloh is on my list of places to see.

Tom O Loc: Wisconsin

James,

You need to also visit Corinth to fully understand the scope of the battle of Shiloh.

The rail crossroad was the reason Grant needed to take the area over.

The Visitor's center in Corinth is beautiful.

lensmanicu Loc: Mississippi

Nice thanks for sharing

Sky Line Drive


Skyline Drive


Skyline Drive

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

Thanks Tom...I've put that on the list.

lensmanicu Loc: Mississippi

Ive been to Shilo, Gettysburg, Visksburg just to name a few. In fact one of my favorite parts of Mississippi to visit is Tishmingo. Which is only an Hour from Shilo

Gettysburg by the Peach Orchard


Shilo

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

Wonderful photos!