We stopped in a pretty little state park in the middle of Ohio that was just an overnight stop for us. There was a lovely little creek there, and I couldn’t resist wandering along it. Here is a photo of some kids doing what kids ought to do in a creek — having fun. No swimming pools needed.
The Old Swimmon' Hole
NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame
After traveling through the farmlands of Indiana and Ohio, we reached Canton, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
After traveling through the farmlands of Indiana and Ohio, we reached Canton, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Outside the NFL Hall of Fame
Well, the Hall is iconic, so it was an imperative to visit. Actually, parts of it were pretty neat, especially the history section where I learned about the Frankford Yellowjackets, a team my dad played for back in the mid-twenties. Other parts of it were really for the NFL addict with lots of jerseys and helmets. Linda kept looking for half-times with marching bands, but no luck.
Jim Thorpe and Me
Of course there was also the “Hall” where there were the obligatory bronze busts of the players who have been inducted over the years. I have to admit it was fun to see Chuck Bednarik’s (Phila. Eagles) bust. He was the last pro to play 60 minutes (both offense and defense) and my hero. When in college, I also sold him paint when clerking at a Cutler’s Paint Store in Willow Grove.
My Football Hero - Chuck Bednarik
President McKinley
William McKinley made his home in Canton, so there is both a memorial and a museum honoring him. I must say we learned quite a bit about McKinley and enjoyed the small museum. McKinley’s home was allowed to decay and was razed during the Great Depression. Considering that there were not a great number of artifacts and memorabilia, the museum was well done. The memorial holds the tombs of McKinley, his wife and two daughters. Seeing at least one presidential museum or homestead is something we try to do every trip.
William McKinley made his home in Canton, so there is both a memorial and a museum honoring him. I must say we learned quite a bit about McKinley and enjoyed the small museum. McKinley’s home was allowed to decay and was razed during the Great Depression. Considering that there were not a great number of artifacts and memorabilia, the museum was well done. The memorial holds the tombs of McKinley, his wife and two daughters. Seeing at least one presidential museum or homestead is something we try to do every trip.
President McKinley's Grave and Memorial