Happy Halloween

The kiddos aren't the only ones dressed up for Halloween; the trees are decked out in rich autumn colors. This one sits next to Chickamauga Lake.

Cannon at Craven's House

The cannons that were left behind when the Confederates retreated during the Battle Above the Clouds, point north. When we visited Savannah a couple of years ago we learned that statues of soldiers face the direction of their enemy. So Confederate statues face north, Union statues face south, and Revolutionary statues face east. I wonder if the same is true with the artillery and that is why these cannons face north.

New York Monument

There are various monuments set up around town to honor the troops who served in the Civil War. This one sits atop Lookout Mountain in Point Park. It is dedicated to the New York soldiers. A plaque at the bottom has this quote: "Reunited--one country again and one country forever." President McKinley, Atlanta, Dec. 15, 1898.

The Other Half

Yesterday I showed the historic portion of the Hunter Museum of American Art. This is the contemporary building which sits next to the mansion.

The Mansion

The Hunter Museum of American Art is made up of a mansion and a contemporary building which sit side by side. This is the historic mansion.

Double Decker Bus

I didn't know we had double decker tour buses until I saw this one driving around town. You can find out more about them here.

Public Art

Hub sculpture at Heritage Park.