Connecticut in Word War I (and more)

After our hike to Shade Swamp Nature Trail (previous blog post), we visited Sonic to change in their restrooms and refresh ourselves. We had to buy something, so we tried their mini cinnamon bites with cream cheese frosting to dip them in. Yummy! We had to buy something, right?

From there we went to the Connecticut Historical Society to see the special exhibit on Connecticut in World War I. George's father served as an ambulance driver and we are always looking for pictures of horse drawn ambulances, but there wasn't any this time.

George's Dad had training at Camp Gordon and then he went to Upton. From there he went to serve in France. He said his dad was at Camp Gordon at the same time as Alvin York, who was later awarded the medal of honor for his heroism at Chateau-Thierry. George doesn't think they ever met. George's Dad was in the 327th infantry. Alvin York was in the 328th.

George's Dad was at Chateau-Thierry and Verdon.

Some interesting posters:

It's an interesting exhibit.

From there we decided to visit a place we stumbled upon years ago, Mickey's Oceanic Grill in East Hartford. They have some pretty darn good fish and chips. They have been in business since 1953!

This sign inside became a discussion about grammar. George informs me you can only take home dinner. You can't bring it home.

As if we didn't have enough fun in one day, we came home and loaded up the new little library we got for our local swimming area and took it down to them. That was enough excitement for one day.