Harris Homestead 2005 was enjoyable for all present.  The site director is a lovely lady who makes a big effort to promote the site and the history of the area.  She extended a gracious welcome to us which made for a warm and friendly weekend.  Misses Clara and Molly Mitchell were an absolute treasure and joy.  Jason Rich did an excellent job as sutler for the event and enjoyed himself immensely.  The cooking and cleaning for our civilian meals was shared by all. The Saturday evening meal consisted of collard greens, hoe-cake, butternut squash with butter and sorghum, and a pork shoulder roasted over the fire.  We looked through quite an area to find forked sticks on which to spit the meat which roasted beautifully golden brown.  On Friday night there was a threat of rain so we slept underneath an old shed, but the rain skirted around us and the weekend was beautiful.  Present were Martha Eason, Gabi Mitchell with Clara and Molly, Kris Mattocks, Sharon Eason, Brenda and Danny Branch, and myself.  Anne did a fabulous job as civilian coordinator.

 

 

 

Until then, 

Vickie