Peter and Cathy, this channel is such a TREASURE. So many years to learn and create professionally. Our 'modern culture' has lost so much. God bless you both - John 14:6

@TheWoodlandEscape

10 ай бұрын

I do enjoy experiencing with how they actually did things!

I grew up in South Eastern Kentucky in cabins built like this, it was built in 1810, by ancestors, they had come to Kentucky with Boone, and the other side of my family were Cherokee runaways from the Trail of Tears. They had gotten to around Hopkinsville Kentucky and knew it was now or never, they were getting close to crossing the Mississippi and knew they would never see their homeland again. So they broke away and started heading back east. They ended up in South Eastern Kentucky where they could hide away in the hollers and they lived side by side with my Scotts Irish family and they became intermarried and Dad's family was in WV and are enrolled Shawnee Indian, that had hidden like my Cherokee side of the family. We signed the Dawes roll so we are enrolled Cherokee too.

@TheWoodlandEscape

7 ай бұрын

What a fascinating family history, albeit a sad one in terms of the genocide . Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

Thank you, Peter and Cathy for taking the time to do this.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed.

What a pleasure it must be, to travel to these places and talk directly to those who are ,first hand experiencing history. It must also be a treat for those whom you interview, to meet you and to glean knowledge from your vast experiences. Excellent work by everyone concerned.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

You flatter me, Hayward and I thank you.

As a kiddie-wink, I learned the 'Soldier, will you marry me' song as 'Off she ran to her Grandfather's Chest' to acquire the necessaries. Cheers from Tasmania!

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 күн бұрын

You’re a long ways off. Thanks for the comment.

Peter, I found your channel late one night when I couldn’t sleep. I’ve been watching every video since. I love history , especially 1700-1800’s. Your voice is not dull or boring at all, and I always learn something new everyday. Thank you , Bob Ohio

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 ай бұрын

Glad you found us, Bob and we appreciate your interest and support.

This is balm for souls who are weary of a crowded modern life divorced from nature. Thank you!

@TheWoodlandEscape

8 ай бұрын

We certainly live in a hectic world … kinda like the peace and tranquillity of the forest.

@kevinfredericks3237

3 ай бұрын

Amen

I absolutely love Martin's station. My first visit there a couple a couple of years ago was the spark that started a fire in my soul, which led me to The Wilderness Escape. I aspire to be like you, and all those I met there some day.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Wow, such nice words, Josh and I thank you.

Kentucky is one of the most beautiful states that I have ever been in. It is green, everywhere. I was there a couple of years ago with my daughter on her houseboat at Lake Cumberland. She teaches school in Louisville. Like me, her degree is in history, something I know you would appreciate.

You visited my second home! I love Martin’s station! I have lived in the area for the past 20 years. First, close to Cumberland Gap. And now, Big Stone Gap, VA. I don’t get to visit the fort as much these days, but always look forward to it. Thanks for taking me “ home” for a little while 😊

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

You live in a very beautiful part of the world!

@lisamcfall1210

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape yes 😊

I'm from Williamsburg/Jamestown VA. That my neck of the woods too! Awesome history there. Cheers Peter and Kathy!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I would love to revisit Williamsburg someday.

Really makes history come to life here and now. Great work.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kurt.

Hello, I meet you briefly last year at Martin's. I didn't realize you had a You Tube channel. It's wonderful, thanks for sharing your adventures.

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 ай бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying our step back in time endeavor. If you are at Martins, I hope you have a great event. My wife and I are in Missouri at a wedding, be back next year.

Your "on the road videos" are excellent and informative as your on site videos. I think your camera operator does a fine job too. You and Cathy are a fine team. Thanks for all you do.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack. Not only a team but, soul mates to boot!

Wow!

Seeing the lady putting the broom together reminded me of my great grandmother building her brooms. The grass she used was cut longer and tied them in bundles of 5 that was then tied together to make the broom. She never put a wooden handle in them as she was a little short and the grass was long. Still I never saw her bend over to sweep anything. She could sweep with just one hand too because they were so light. She had wiping the counter down and sweeping up down to a fine science.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Your great grandmother sounds like a master in her trade … interesting history, thank for sharing.

A Fascinating trip to Martins Station I've driven by there and always wanted to stop after seeing your video it's a must now.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It is tiny but, a giant in terms of its historical past! I’m sure you’ll enjoy, Arlene.

Beautiful video and great history lesson! Thank you!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Vern.

Incredible! Thank you for sharing!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, sir.

We were in Virginia last weekend. My parents as we were children took us to many forts from North to South. Lots of history.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Well that’s what I call good parenting!

Excellent Video. I especially liked the highlighting of the traditional techniques used in the reconstruction of Martin's station. Some of my ancestors were a part of this era and region and rest in eternal peace there today.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Your ancestors were a hardy lot!

Hi Peter, great video thanks for the tour. I could live in a place like that full time. Wow, the legends Mike Miller, Mark Baker, Simeon England! By the way, I have a copy of a payroll voucher of 50 men that lists Daniel Boone and when of my many time great-grandfathers who served with him. They also, did business together when they lived as neighbors in the Yadkin valley NC. Good times friend, take care !

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Good times indeed. That voucher sounds like an interesting item!

@2gpowell

Жыл бұрын

I will scan it and send it to your email. Sometime this afternoon.

Another great video! You never disappoint Peter. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scott.

Well sir, I believe you have inspired me to take a trip to Martin's Station! Thank You!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It is small in size but, a giant in historical significance, I suspect you’ll enjoy.

Thank you so much... ♥️

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed.

A great place! Thank you!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It was indeed and the folks there as well!

What a wonderful experience that has to be. All the history and it’s still as it was. Beautiful video.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Beverly.

Enjoyed seeing you meet several other people I follow. Excellent as per usual.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Wonderful video! Thanks for the look around the fort, all the history and the other great people included in the video!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, Lance. A good time was had by all.

Absolutely fascinating, I only wish I had known more about reenacting when I was younger, my interest in history back then was all about books books books, nowadays you can live it for real, fantastic.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Never too late, John.

A reenactor's paradise and a wee bit of history. I did have to blink twice though when I saw the barefoot blacksmith.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

They are pretty darn hardcore down there, Pat.

Thank you so much for the Awesome video!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I am so happy to see you guys again! I that that I had lost one of my favorite vids! More later, Millie

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

We’re kinda rooted, Millie and never stray too far.

Awesome Video! Keep ‘em coming

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir.

Just fabulous Peter! Gratitude to you for sharing such an awesome experience. I am drawn to many things about this time.. 🪶🍁💮

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It is indeed a fascinating time period … glad you enjoyed.

Totally awesome Peter. What a great experience to be around so many like minded talented people.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It was humbling.

I always love visiting old forts and encampments. Never been to this one before thanks for the great video!

@TheWoodlandEscape

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

Another fine video Peter. You were in an area that I still feel is home. Thank you for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Stephen … thanks for your continued support.

Terrific Peter - one of your best! It's great to see other sites and meet other historians. Martin's Station looks like a fabulous site. And the surrounding area - with those incredible weather conditions -- I'd love to have been there with my camera. Cheers my friend!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

You sir would have done better justice to the filming.

Excellent video of a majestic place!! You sure do keep good company. Can’t wait, to see you do some rifle building of your own. I’ve been tossing around the idea of a Kibler kit which exceeds my limited skill abilities. George Rogers Clark, been to his last place of residence at Locust Grove across the river where I grew up. The feeling you get at these places always exceed my expectations. Great job, loved it !!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I agree, there is a feeling comes over oneself when standing in the footprints of our ancestors. Hope to get serious with my gun making this fall.

You have history around you. We have our history here in Wyoming. All areas around the country have important history that most big city schools refuse to teach. Thank you for sharing sharing truth that you can visit personally. 👍🙂

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Very true and we love both researching and sharing it. We appreciate your interest.

Outstanding content as always. Thank you for sharing!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Your so very kind, Steven … thank you.

Thank you for this wonderful video. One of several historic sites I wish I could visit.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It is a tiny historical site but, a giant in historical significance… you’ll enjoy.

Michael Dragoo! Greetings! Love to see you on the woodland escape after finding you first on Townsends!

@TheWoodlandEscape

5 ай бұрын

Glad you found us Michael and thanks for watching.

Wow, another great adventure! And you got to meet so many folks familiar to the living history community... Mike Miller, Mark Baker, David Wright, so many others... it's like a video version of Muzzleloader magazine. What a blessing to be able to do this. Thank you for taking us along on a journey most of us would never be able to make, and of course for your "wee bit of history", which I always enjoy. Huzzah!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It certainly did get to interact with some of the icons of the hobby and the best part they are all very humble folk!

Thankyou❤

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your interest.

Wonderful video Mr. Peter. Being from Wilkes County North Carolina we enjoy having some history from those days gone by. My grandparents lived on the Reddies River in North Wilkesboro and the old wagon trail was behind their house. There was a large rock up on the hill that had wagon wheel cuts in it. We have a couple of Daniel Boone Trail markers in town. He had a homeplace for a shot time on the Yadkin River not far from where I live. The site has been maintained and is now called Whippoorwill Academy. Thanks again for bringing the past back to life.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like your surrounded by history … gotta love that.

Thanks for the video Peter and Cathy. I enjoyed watching the video.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Sir.

Great coverage of this year's gathering at Martin's Station. 👍👍👍👍👍

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you …easy to do with such great people!

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures and information

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Earl.

@earlshaner4441

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome brother from another mother

Excellent!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Many thanks for sharing this wonderful video.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed.

Absolutely a great video! It was nice to see some familiar faces!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ian.

Awesome video, as always! One of my favorite KZread channels, for sure! Thanks for all you do!

@TheWoodlandEscape

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Super video! Thanks again for the hard work and history lesson. Always nice to see a simpler time. Will have to visit the station one of these days!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your kind words, Caleb. You will enjoy a visit that’s for certain!

Fantastic. To read about the life of Daniel Boone, and me living in PA, I think of the major roads I take, and know, he probably traveled the same routes. Thank you for the video. Love the channel.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Many of the modern roads we drive were indeed the paths of our ancestors. Glad you enjoyed.

I can see why you enjoyed your time down there!! It was a very fine experience for you to see that place done so much like the way it was done early on.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I always find it very relaxing at these historical events. Great people, great time!

Great job, sir. It was a good four days there for sure. It’s one of the best places to time travel!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It is a grand site, indeed!

Wow I'd love to visit there, great video!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It is a small site but, a giant in historical significance… definitely worth a visit.

It’s been a while Peter, but I’m happy to be back. It’s been a rough patch for my family. This helps my mental state. Thank you….

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that, Doug … all the best.

Great view into the frontier of America, good stuff

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir.

Another bucket list location. Thanks for sharing

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure.

I got there late. I portray and 18th century artist. I usually demonstrate at the sign in cabin. Wayne Culbertson is who I am. Have been portraying and 18th artist for 7 years. Using pigments that were avaliable during that time period. Glad you made it. Would love to have met you and your family. My wife is battling cancer and health issues dictate our travels. I live in Gate City VA. About a hour from there. Really like your videos of time travels in the 18th century.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed you Wayne. I do plan on returning next year and hopefully our paths will cross.

What a wonderful and entertaining video, thank you Peter, and Cathy. And relatively close to me, me being in East Tennessee, up in the foothills of the Smoky Mountain Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. You sir live in a pretty part of world. I drove home up the Blueridge Parkway.

My but that was fine Peter. Thanks again!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

And we thank you for your continued support.

Great video... good seeing a lot of my friends there...

@TheWoodlandEscape

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍. Your friends and my new friends… great event.

@CaptRons18thcentury

10 ай бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Although we did not get introduced, I saw you there, and just found your channel, good stuff...

Peter and Cathy, to live the life of our ancestors just for a couple of years, would be a lesson in humility and strength. Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It is indeed a lesson in both with a few other aspects thrown in for good measure.

What a beautiful place.

@TheWoodlandEscape

7 ай бұрын

It really is! Worth a stop if you’re in the area.

Once again, it was great to randomly meet you at Martin's Station!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

The pleasure was all mine, Jason.

Great folk singing voices.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

They were simply grand!

Hey! You got one of the Townsend’s crew on there smoking some fish. Looks like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I did indeed, Jim.

Hey thanks Peter, always enjoyable watching your videos. Great seeing your adventures. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸 God bless y’all.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your continued interest.

I enjoyed this video I wish thank you and all the Reenact-ors for there love and the dedication to show use how it was for that time period and there perspectives for that time period .

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

That is appreciated … living historians put a lot of effort and money towards keeping history alive.

I enjoyed this.

@TheWoodlandEscape

6 ай бұрын

I’m glad … thanks for watching.

Hey Peter! Another great video! WOOF! I have always had a particular interest in Martin's Station! (One can only wonder why!) It's another place that has been on my 'Bucket List" for a long time. If you have not already done so, I would wholeheartedly recommend visiting Friendship, Indiana and taking in the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Walter Cline Range there... either for the Spring or Summer Shoot! By the way... have you had a chance to try out the Buffalo Sleeping Robes yet?! Or will you be waiting for the cold weather to arrive? All The Best & thanks for sharing!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Those hides a wee bit tropical right now but, will be appreciated this winter. Love to get to that shoot some day. We are off to the Yukon this summer.

Peter and Cathy this is incredible! My wife and I could not make it because of the puppies we had on Easter Sunday but this video is amazing! Those views are incredible! Looks like an incredible time with lots of good people. If you go next year we are most certainly going and hope to see you there! Keep up the amazing work!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I am indeed planning to attend next year.

Really enjoyed the video of Martin Station. Been to Cumberland Gap and never realized how close together they were. We have put Martin Station on our bucket list. Thank you for sharing this video. Keep them coming.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, Don and we’ve no plans to stop anytime soon. Appreciate you support.

@donbearden2618

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you Peter. It's a privilege to have you respond to all of the comments. Hope you and your wife have a wonderful memorial day weekend. Looking forward to more videos.

Great video. It was great to meet you in Powells valley.Martins station is a special place

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

The pleasure was all mine, John.

I see theres a golfer in the crowd. I could tell from his pants. LOL. Good show!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Judy.

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! Thanks for sharing this wonderful site. Lord willing I will make the trip one day. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ashland you be watching yer top knot

Awesome video Mr. Pete! I am sure you were happy as a lark being there meeting a lot of the greats!!! Thank you for sharing. Since you are in the neighborhood....come on over to Friendship, IN for the NMLRA shoot!!!!! As always, stay safe! Robin

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Always wanted to get down to that gathering. We’re off to the Yukon and NWT for the summer, perhaps next year.

@robinbonaventura3017

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Sounds like you have a great summer planned ...ok but I will hold you to it next year!!!! Stay safe!!!

Wow I suspect it to have been a hard life, but truly in all simplicity, thanks for sharing your adventure south Peter to Martins Station

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Hard life it, oh so satisfying.

This is one of your best, although I like them all. Interesting history about Martin's Station. Really enjoy the videos that touch on history. Keep your powder dry

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir and do watch yer top knot!

Thank you so much for capturing the magic of the 18th century!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

That was the most memorable part for me.

@bethanychambers9236

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscapemy father and I are the two singing in the last clip and I don't have any recording of us singing together, until now! So THANK YOU for capturing that moment for us!

God, how I love the time machine that is this KZread channel! I wish I could somehow step through my computer screen and back to these historical places and moments in time.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I’m flattered, James. I too would gladly join you for that time travel.

@jamesmetzler2031

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape if I ever find a doorway or a portal, I'll give you a call. I might have to borrow some period appropriate clothing in order not to draw unwanted attention.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Got lots to share, lol.

Howdy Peter Oh ha .. I have heard of Danial Boone ..... A weekly series in the 60's .... you tube has some episodes ......I had a Danial Boone wallet when I was 5 or 6 ! What a different type of life ... Closest time I was back i time was were I use to live , house was built in 1750 ...... the firer place took up 25% of the house .... 7 original rooms all with a firer place . Miss that place . Ever think people in 200 years will think " How did they ever live like that " ?

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a beautiful house, sir. I’m sure 200 years from now they will indeed be asking just that.

Sorry I missed you. Hopefully will make it next year. So great to see you and John Townsend together!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

It was nice to finally meet him. I’ve got next years event on my calendar.

Great Video! Reminds me of the Old Daniel Boone TV series of the 1960s.. with Fess Parker,,,

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. The difference is, through years of research, this folks look much more historically accurate.

@everettmaness5462

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I'm sure that is true...For as I know Daniel Boone didn't wear a coonskin cap..

Emperor Peter and Empress Catherine, I thank U 4 another fine vid! You R beginning 2 make me think that the 'Pioneer era' is coming back! More and more seem 2 either B looking 4 or R trying 2 live the past's 'best'. a harder life 2 B sure...but the perks seem 2 faaaaar outweigh the heavy lifting. There's nothing wrong with a hard work ethic, or the peace of nature, or learning a trade or eating unpolluted food from your own land and your own hands. No, we have lavished ourselves into insensibility and it all is coming apart at the seams. Seems U found a fine place of like-minded people' and each has something to offer the other. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." (Benjamin Franklin). Health and God Bless! :)

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I’m with you Marie, nothing beats eating a simple meal that you provided for with your own hands, by a fire and falling quickly to sleep from a hard days labour. I do believe old Ben’s quote should be the blueprint for our education system, because in my humble opinion, something has gone terribly wrong with the current one!

Great video Peter. My son and I enjoyed meeting you at Martin's Station this year.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you might remind me of your names.

@parrhistorical

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Yes, of course Peter. Tim and Nathan Parr. We introduced ourselves on Saturday while you were resting under a tree.

your vlogs are superb u 2,congrats

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

You guys are doing good stuff down there.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Why thank you sir.

Peter, I sure wish I’d known you were adventuring this far south…I live only a couple hours from Martin’s Station, and have been there many times! It would have been nice to sit and discuss some “wee bits of our local history” with you. Alas, family doings kept me from attending this year. I wish you well in your ventures, and maybe we’ll cross paths someday.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Always open to wee bits of history discussion … perhaps next year.

What a great video. I've long been aware of Martin's Station, but I don't know if I'll ever get the chance to participate. My local club holds their Rendezvous at the same time. We used to get a lot of the midwestern participants before Martin's Station came into being, but lost a number of serious reenactors when it started up.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

I thank you, sir. Pity you can’t open discussion and find dates that don’t coincide… beneficial to both groups.

Hey! Joseph Henry Lee “Longknife” Martin was my 5th G-Grandfather on my Dad’s Mom’s side. My Dad’s Dad was from Quebec. I was born and raised in Tennessee but need to get over there one day.

@TheWoodlandEscape

11 ай бұрын

Interesting history. Heading to Quebec in a couple of weeks to give a presentation on bark canoe building.

@Mag_Aoidh

11 ай бұрын

Grandad was from Eardley Quebec and came to the US in 1920 after serving in the CEF. Grew up in the woods north of Eardley on the Eardley-Masham Rd which is now in Gatineau State Park. Had a lot of relatives in Ontario also.

I looked at Mike’s website and was surprised to learn we are from the same town.

@TheWoodlandEscape

13 күн бұрын

I wish I lived that close, he could teach me so much about gun building.

Thank you for the history lesson. I live not to far north of the station. And make it a point to stop by the "Gap " and just reminisce about when Boone brought settlers to Kentucky.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

You certainly live in a beautiful part of the country!

Enjoyed this presentation very much. Thanks Peter. Tough life and short. Aside from the dangers of frontier life people literally worked themselves to death for the shelter and sustenance we take for granted. Can't remember the author, but I once read an autobiography by a continental soldier. Most of the writing didn't concern battles or notes about military drill. The guy starved more than he ate, went shoeless and threadbare more than he was clothed, fought sickness and weather and starvation more than the enemy. Yet time after time, battle after battle, you'd find him in the continental line facing the enemy.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Hard for us to fathom what it would have been like and the picture you paint I suspect is pretty much the norm.

@larryreese6146

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape marching and counter marching, advance and retreat, this man probably knew little of the tactics or schemes, gains or reverses that blew his personal leaf hither and thither. Yet when his enlistment had ended and he must have been well versed in the deprivations, hum drum, and sometimes seemingly chaotic movements of the average continental soldier, he reinlisted. A common man and to the common eye doing common things. From such common men doing common things are born the unsung heroes. Anyway, that's my way of thinking.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of unsung hero’s in this world!

@larryreese6146

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I think so. Later, Peter,

Some of my relatives were in the Boone contingent Weaver and Ellis)

@frankjoseph4273

11 ай бұрын

Cumberland means Wales

@TheWoodlandEscape

10 ай бұрын

Great to know one’s family history. Thanks for sharing.

Excellent video! I don't often envy people who live back east, but there's some wonderful historical sites. Thanks, Peter, for being our tour guide and introducing us to some remarkable people. P.S.: Any chance you're still considering doing a video on your trail tarp? I'm glad to see your subscription numbers going up. You and Cathy provide awesome content.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

You must be one of those mountain folks that can’t quite understand a flat lander, lol. The tarp is indeed on the list, John but, it is a ways down on it.

@8626John

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape Fair enough!