Today I went with Claudia’s fourth grade class fieldtrip to the Levi Coffin House in Fountain City, IN. The story of Levi Coffin was amazing! The class has been learning Indiana history this year. They all lreally liked learning even more today! It was fun watching them absorb and enjoy learning.
Levi and Catharine Coffin were legendary in helping many slaves escape to freedom in the North. Levi is often referred to as the President of the Underground Railroad. During the 20 years they lived in Newport (now Fountain City, Indiana), the Coffins helped more than 2,000 slaves reach safety. So successful was the Coffin sanctuary that, while in Newport, not a single slave failed to reach freedom. The Coffin house was purchased in 1967 by the State of Indiana. The house was restored and then opened to the public in 1970.
One story that I found interesting was about the Samplers. Young girls would practice their sewing by making samplers. They would omit a letter or word as a reminder that the only one who can obtain perfection is God.
After the Levi Coffin House we went to the Chicken Shack in Winchester for lunch. It was YUMMY! The kids ran off their lunch at the park. The merry go round was a big hit!
After the Levi Coffin House we went to the Chicken Shack in Winchester for lunch. It was YUMMY! The kids ran off their lunch at the park. The merry go round was a big hit!
I am excited for Cort and Mike to go on this field trip in two years.
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