Over the last two months, it has been our privilege to get to know Kathy and Marty Wise, who are new maintenance volunteers here at Fort Frederica National Monument. Although Kathy and Marty came toward the end of January, they are both people who are good at jumping in and helping out. This is the …
From February 2024
Georgia History Day at Oglethorpe
Once again this year, Tom and I represented Fort Frederica at Georgia History Day at Oglethorpe Elementary School. The Fort was well represented with Ellen Provenzano and Ranger Bob Lumas doing a session on archaeology and Tom and I doing a session on colonial clothing. Last year Tom and I did a similar session but …
Showing Our Guests A Good Time
Tom and I have had an abundance of guests visiting us here in Georgia. It is a great blessing to have friends that care enough about us to come all this way to visit. We have only been here six weeks but we have had four groups of friends come. The first were Sherry and …
That Sound Game – A Noisy Game Without Words
John and Jackie introduced us to “That Sound Game” on our game afternoon after Christmas. We recently bought our own copy to use for game night with the other volunteers. The game is simple, challenging, and hilarious. The rules for That Sound Game are easy. You divide up into two teams. Each team takes turns …
Liz and Ross Wunderlich, New Volunteers
When Tom and I arrived at Fort Frederica National Monument this year, we met new volunteers Liz and Ross Wunderlich. Liz and Ross had started in December and worked through the end of January. We quickly got to know and like Liz and Ross. Both of them are engineers, which gave them something in common …
Wilderness of the Soul, Exploring Deserted Places
The Bible is full of stories about wilderness. The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years. The prophets lived in the desert. David fled to the desert for protection against his enemies. John the Baptist made the wilderness his home. Jesus went into the desert for 40 days to prepare for his ministry. Whenever …
Game Night = Fun with Volunteers
Tom and I have been enjoying a weekly game night with the other volunteers here at Fort Frederica. Right now there are three other volunteer couples. Although we are the only living history volunteers, we are enjoying spending time with the other volunteers in social situations. Bob and Denise Verba are returning volunteers who we …
Happy Tomato Courtyard Café and BBQ
Last week we drove to Amelia Island and had lunch at the Happy Tomato Courtyard Café and BBQ. We met our friends Wendy and Ron Bower at the Happy Tomato. They were renting a condo on Amelia Island for a month. Tom and I have been to Amelia Island several times. At this point, there …
Nature Gifts in Pier Village, St. Simons Island
Every year Tom and I go into Nature Gifts to look at the cool things. This year, for the first time, we bought something. I love this store because it has unique jewelry and decor items. The jewelry is very sparkly, which always makes me think of Jackie. The wall decor is bright and cheerful …