The Nathanael Greene bronze statue at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park soars a majestic 27 feet above the earth. The monument depicts Greene, a Revolutionary War hero and our town's namesake. The statue, unveiled in 1915, was purchased with $30,000 appropriated by the U.S. Congress after local residents failed to raise sufficient funds. The sculptor of the equestrian portion of the statue was Francis H. Packer (see reference below*).
Here we see the bronze horseman on a warm winter day this week. The early blossoms of spring were trying to decide if they dare open against the backdrop of the warm, blue, cloudless sky-- our contribution to Skywatch Friday. If you are local, mark your calendars for the 230th Battle of Guilford Courthouse Anniversary and Reenactment, March 12-13, 2011. Rain or shine, it will be a weekend of free entertainment and a great way to learn about history by reliving it! Photo opportunities abound. Here's one of reenacting troops we took last year and one of colonial musicians here.
*Historical information found in Gayle Hicks Fripp's book "Greensboro-- Images of America" Arcadia Publishing, p. 10.
From the looks of things, I'd say old Nathanael has been riding for a LONG time!
CHICKEN LITTLE
Chicken Little thinks the sky
Will be falling bye and bye,
Crashing to the ground like sand
Scattered over sea and land.
What do silly chickens know?
Who told Chicken Little so?
She should get the story straight:
Sky’s not falling, it’ll wait!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | Friday, February 18, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Grat statue and colors of your sky.
Ps: My picture of the Northern Light was taken in Norway. Have not change any colors. Just changed a little bit of contrast.
Wish you a happy weekend!
Posted by: Spiderdama | Friday, February 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Very nice. I like your perspective.
Did you hear about the poisoning of the oaks at Toomer's Corner at Auburn University? Pretty sorry for someone to do that, but he is in custody now.
barb
Posted by: barb farr | Friday, February 18, 2011 at 07:25 PM
Nice bit of history and a good picture.
Posted by: Equestrian Horses | Monday, April 25, 2011 at 04:33 PM