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June 11, 2007
Darby and Grayson at the Hoover Historic Site
It was an amazingly beautiful day
The Quaker Meeting house where Hoover's family worshiped
There are two doors because men and women entered and worshiped on separate sides
Our Park Ranger Amanda has us segregated as
we learn more about the Meeting House
Hoover's humble boyhood home
Inside Hoover's home
Hoover's father's blacksmith shop
Hoover spent many a time sitting in here while his father worked
The one room schoolhouse where Hoover was educated
There were 2 portraits inside - one of George Washington and one of Abe Lincoln
Inside the schoolhouse - the portrait of George Washington remains hanging
These desks look comfortable!
The Statue of Isis, Goddess of Life
Given by Belgium in appreciation of Hoover's humanitarian efforts during WWI
Lou Henry Hoover was a Girl Scout and initiated the Girl Scout cookie program
Darby and Grayson by Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover's grave site
Park Ranger Amanda inducted Darby and Grayson as Junior Rangers
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