"History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies" - Alexis de Tocqueville
Project 365: #194
My search for red leaves took me to Jockey Hollow, which is part of a is a National Historical Park just outside town. I was definitely not disappointed, but arrived just before 8 am, and the park is only open from 8 am to 6 pm, so was a little anxious at being out there alone. I am sure it is perfectly safe, but I didn't want to wander too far. This area is steeped in history from the American Revolutionary War. This pic is the homestead from Wick Farm, which was a productive working farm of 1,400 acres. This area became the camping ground for Washington's army of about 10,000 men over 3 winters from 1779 to 1782. Wick House became the headquarters for Major General Arthur St Clair who was the commander of the Pennsylvania Line. You can feel the history here, hopefully a history that will not be repeated! The gallery of pictures that comes out of Jockey Hollow now should grace nature magazines, and it will hopefully not be known again for it's part in a war.
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