Today Bill and I went to explore the "The Treasure of the Steamboat Arabia". This is a museum built to house the treasure found when the old steamboat Arabia was excavated in 1988. The steamer was bound for Council Bluffs when it hit a tree snag and sank. No human lives were lost - just a mule whose owner left it tied to the railing below deck. (The excavators have named the old mule Lawrence - a play on words). It was found in a corn field 42 feet under the earth - The Missouri's course moved and left it under a lot of mud and underground water. When excavated its cargo was nearly intact. The people who found it decided to house it in a museum rather than selling it off and it is a tremendous thing to see. They have been restoring things for 20 years and have 15 to 20 years more to go to restore everything. It had over 200 tons of cargo and most of it was still intact. It was exciting to see all the things that were important to people in the 1850's. My favorite things were the buttons and the dishes. Bill's favorite was all the displays - especially the tools and hardware and clothing. This is a must see for all of you who are coming out to visit. I'm making a list of great and fun things to do so we can keep you busy. We went for BBQ on the way home and all in all it was a fun, fun day.
4 comments:
Look at you guys exploring and actually doing things together... that's great! Nice antiques by the way :) Love you both and miss you!
We talked about it last night at dinner and decided we have to see this when we come to visit. I am so glad that you are doing stuff like this together. Dad~ there are reasons to get out of the car... Love, Megan
Hi, it's Emily, your fellow bloggy...I love your stuff. I wish my mom would start. I didn't really go private with my blog, it was just a threat! (My husband wanted me to) If I change my mind again, I have your email address from Megan. And speaking of Megan, I just love her. You did well.
So fun!!! What a cool exhibit.
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