In her book, Women's Voices from the Oregon Trail, Susan G. Butruille paints a living picture of families who were following their dreams, and moving westward. The author begins her narration at the National Frontier Trails Center in Independence, Missouri. The book presents a compilation of quotes from women and children traveling the Oregon Trail in the 1840's and 1850's, along with pictures, and guides for travel along the trails today. Included are state-by-state finds of markers, signposts, landmarks, and historical sites that serve today to educate us on the history of women in the massive westward expansion of our United States.
I highly recommend this book as a read-aloud to elementary and middle school aged girls. Take a few hours this week to read to your daughters, share some hot tea or cocoa, and learn about some heroic women, in their own right, who were instrumental in the growth of our great nation.
Why not plan a summer trip now, to experience history together, by traveling to places like Fort Laramie, Wyoming, or Register Cliff in Guernsey. Research your own family and discover if some of your own relatives traveled these early pioneer trails. Learn TOGETHER.
Have a great Monday Moms!
Mom at Work
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you did great mom.
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