----- Original Message ----- From: "Sunshine49" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 10:46 AM Subject: Re: Jamestown vs Plymouth Rock <snip> > Why were so many Civil War battles fought in National Parks [to which a > friend of mine jokingly replied... bike paths!]. > > Nancy Sheeeeeeeeeesh, we all know that's a joke because bike paths were where the officers rode their bicycles to observe the progress of the battle. The real reason for Civil War battles being fought in National Parks is because they were nice places to take the family camping, a popular outdoor activity at the time. Dad could go into battle, Mom could watch while relaxing on a grassy knoll, and the children had plenty of places to play without getting into trouble. Tom Eastern Shore & More Forum http://www.easternshoremore.com/forum/ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html