I have always been a bit of a history buff. I find it all so fascinating: how people lived, worked, loved, raised families, etc. throughout the centuries - particularly how they lived without flushable toilets and inside plumbing. Although I suppose I could visit an underdeveloped country in Africa to learn about that first hand, but I don't think I am quite that adventurous. My former stomping grounds (NYC) has a lot of history, which you can read about but not necessary visit - much of it has been torn down to make way for skyscrapers, which happens a lot in this country. Yet another reason to love where I live now. The entire north shore of Massachusetts is an historical wonderland which I cannot wait to explore.
Right now, I am focused on my own town of Newburyport - naturally. If I'm going to live here, I want to know as much as possible about this lovely town. Walking around town, there are plaques and memorials aplenty which give historical information. It really is quite the treasure trove for a geek like me. Each day I walk a different direction and find yet another beautifully restored home from the 18th or 19th century. Even the houses that have not been restored are amazing to me just by the fact that they still exist. Some have been moved from their original locations (like the house I live in) to a different site. They were not torn down but moved. <gasp> I am amazed!!
I have located two (free) e-books on the history of Newburyport. One written in 1854 and the other in 1906. I cannot wait to delve into both books to learn how this town came to be. By the way, George Washington was a slut. He has slept everywhere - including Newburyport. I suppose, he is the father of our country - some 300+ million children. Way to go, George! Who knew false teeth could be so sexy?
I was going to talk about how we tear our history down, but Eddie Izzard said it best and why mess with perfection:
Right now, I am focused on my own town of Newburyport - naturally. If I'm going to live here, I want to know as much as possible about this lovely town. Walking around town, there are plaques and memorials aplenty which give historical information. It really is quite the treasure trove for a geek like me. Each day I walk a different direction and find yet another beautifully restored home from the 18th or 19th century. Even the houses that have not been restored are amazing to me just by the fact that they still exist. Some have been moved from their original locations (like the house I live in) to a different site. They were not torn down but moved. <gasp> I am amazed!!
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| One of the many beautifully restored homes - built in 1834. |
I have located two (free) e-books on the history of Newburyport. One written in 1854 and the other in 1906. I cannot wait to delve into both books to learn how this town came to be. By the way, George Washington was a slut. He has slept everywhere - including Newburyport. I suppose, he is the father of our country - some 300+ million children. Way to go, George! Who knew false teeth could be so sexy?
I was going to talk about how we tear our history down, but Eddie Izzard said it best and why mess with perfection:
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