What did Our Ancestors do for fun on a Fall evening..

Have you ever wondered what your Ancestors did after the sun went down on a Fall evening? Assuming they weren't too tired from the long day of gardening, harvesting and preparing for the next day ahead I am going to share with you what I believe took place in many farm houses across the country..

The fire would be lit and everyone would gather around and share their stories of the day..

Perhaps they had a little wooden box of Stereoscopic pictures for their Stereoscope viewer and it was brought out for all to enjoy...notice the labelling of the pictures in the lid of the box..

My great Grandparents adorn the space over the mantle

The first Stereoscope viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatsone in 1833 and would have brought many hours of pleasure for the Families who owned one..

Another pastime would have been curling up in front of the fire in a comfy chair and choosing a good book to read aloud to your Family or alone..

Quilting..needlework & knitting would have also been done by the Ladies of the house and the young girls would be taught by their Mother's or Grandmother's.

I must say the simpler things in life can bring us such joy. What do you like to do on a cool Fall evening?

Thank you for dropping in for a visit..take care!

Wanda