July 29th - UPDATE
We received the following comment after posting this blog:
Dear Scotty and Deb, I am an Underground Railroad researcher in Michigan. Unfortunately the supposed quilt codes are considered by UGRR researcher throughout the world to be only an urban legend. Is seems that since the book titled "In Plain View" has been printed, people seem to consider the quilt codes to be historical fact and are teaching others, especially children, that this legend is true. Could you help spread this message, so that the truth is told? Thank you R Westra.
July 25th - We left Omaha and drove to Winter Quarters to see the Temple and Visitors Center...
After leaving, we drove through Council Bluff, Iowa...
After leaving, we drove through Council Bluff, Iowa...
we also visited Audobon, the birthplace of my Grandfather Edwards.
Audobon is the home of the world's largest bull - Albert!
Iowa's rest stops are amazing compared to Oregon's! Each showcases artwork of some kind. This one had an interesting display based upon quaker quilt patterns that were used as signals or messages on the Underground Railroad.
The symbols are explained on this plaque... We thought this was very interesting to know!
Just before getting into Mapleton, Illinois, we stopped in Galesburg to see the birthplace of Carl Sandburg.
We arrived at Brandyn and Jen's home around 9:00 p.m. and had a great reunion with the grandkids! They have grown so much in the last year... tomorrow we are going to the Caterpiller Demo which will be exciting!
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Dear Scotty and Deb, I am an Underground Railroad researcher in Michigan. Unfortunately the supposed quilt codes are considered by UGRR researcher throught out the world to be only an urban legend. Is seems that since the book titled "In Plain View" has been printed, people seem to consider the quilt codes to be historical fact and are teaching others, especially children that this legend is true. Could you help spread this message, so that the truth is told? Thank you R Westra.
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