I was able to chaperone on a field trip with the 2nd graders and take in a little history. Our first stop was the Avery House which was home to Franklin Avery and his family. He was responsible for surveying and laying out the city of Fort Collins in 1873. He was also instrumental in developing water projects that allowed agriculture to flourish in Northern CO.
We walked all through this old historic home and I was in love. I was also in love with our Docent who was the cutest little lady.
We then headed to Grandview Cemetery where we received a walking tour by the graves of some of the influential people of Fort Collins.
Lunch break and play time at City Park
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| Izabella, Kira and Emmrey |
We then headed to Old Town for a walking trivia tour and a visit to Old Firehouse Books. This historic building built in 1881 was originally the Firehouse in Fort Collins and is now a bookstore complete with the fire pole (kids were sad they couldn't slide down it). Apparently, this building was used as a model for the firehouse on Disneylands main street:)
The cute little tour guide took the kids around back to show them the adjoining building that served as the jail complete with bars still covering the windows.
That just about rounded out our visit to Old Town. It sure was fun tagging along with Emm and learning some interesting stuff:)
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