During our recent visit to Old Sturbridge Village in central Massachusetts, I was - for some reason - captivated by a delightfully re-created New England, early 19th-century farm with a striking (to me) red house. Here are I few photos I collected that day.

Jer

Farm House:



Root Cellar:



Making Butter:



Door Latch:



Barn; will the door be closed to late?



Last Sight of Home:



Your can't keep 'em down on the farm, and this is the way out:

[Bob Harris]

great series of when life was buddy. They sure had to work a lot harder than us but it all seems worthwhile to me.

[causey]

Jer, nice images--and thank you for reminding me of this beautiful place.

[daacon]

Well done Jer - life was simpler but a whole lot harder back then for sure.

[tessfully]

The compositions in these shots are terrific and I love how you captured the shadows. Enjoyed your trip and series!!

[slowpez]

I can see why you loved that red house. I wonder if it is milk paint - kind of has that look. Thanks for taking us along for a trip into the past.

[Sagitta]

That shot of the doorlatch brings back memories. I grew up in a farmhouse that was built over a period from the late 17th to early 18th centuries (ca 1692 to mid 1700's-ish), and most of the interior doors still had the old iron hardware like that.

[LaurenOE]

Definitely brings back memories!
Thanks!

[Sailor]

great series of when life was buddy. They sure had to work a lot harder than us but it all seems worthwhile to me.

Hey, Bob, thanks much. The folks that made a farm like this one work, were a noble bunch, but - in truth - their lives were filled with much toil and tedium.

Jer

Jer, nice images--and thank you for reminding me of this beautiful place.

Thanks very much, causey.

Jer

Well done Jer - life was simpler but a whole lot harder back then for sure.

Thanks, bud. As I walked around the dwellings and buildings, it occurred to me what hardship these people must have endured during cold, New England winters.

Jer

The compositions in these shots are terrific and I love how you captured the shadows. Enjoyed your trip and series!!

I really appreciate the kind words, tess. The shadows were definitely the icing on the cake; I was fortunate to be there in the morning, so that I could (photographically) take advantage of them.

Jer

I can see why you loved that red house. I wonder if it is milk paint - kind of has that look. Thanks for taking us along for a trip into the past.

Hey, Susan, thanks much for looking - I appreciate it, as always.

Jer

That shot of the doorlatch brings back memories. I grew up in a farmhouse that was built over a period from the late 17th to early 18th centuries (ca 1692 to mid 1700's-ish), and most of the interior doors still had the old iron hardware like that.

I happy I was able to take you down memory lane - what experience to grow up in such a dwelling.

Jer

Definitely brings back memories!
Thanks!

I'm glad you liked 'em, Lauren.

Jer

[dcmsox2004]

fine series jer.... just like plymouth plantations.... another fantastic local venue i havent been to in years...
glad to visit sturbridge again ... btw.... love that last shot.... dave m

[Sailor]

fine series jer.... just like plymouth plantations.... another fantastic local venue i havent been to in years...
glad to visit sturbridge again ... btw.... love that last shot.... dave m

Hey, thanks much, my friend. It is a cool place, and Plymouth Plantation is also outstanding - I haven't been there since 1990.

Jer