We made it to Texas today but not before visiting a few sites in Oklahoma.
The first stop was the Oklahoma bombing memorial. While I remember this happening I was a Junior in high school. I was in tears after going through the museum. It was very well done. Words can't even begin to do this museum or the event justice. I left the museum with more questions than when I entered but I feel in this case it happenes with most visitors.
After leaving there we had a hearty meal at Cracker Barel, our new favorite food stop.
We then drove to The battlefield of the Wishita. It was the first big battle for Custer and helped him become famous or infamous, you decide. This raid was on Black Kettle and his Cheyenne village. The reasoning was a few of Black Kettle men had been involved in the killings of white men, woman and children settlers. Black Kettle assured the army he would find who did these acts and turn them over to the US authorities. It never happened or it didn't happen the way Custer wanted it done.
A raid was planned and Custer was to head it. Many Natives were lost, the last number being 140. Many Americans were killed as well. One was Louis Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton's grandson. It is said Pres Hamilton never forgave Custer for "killing" his grandson.
The site is so amazing. The red rock on the hills scattered along the river. Had we visited during warmer weather visitors can hike out to the battlefield. I did get some great pictures of all the sites today. They will be uploaded soon when I'm on a computer.
This way it will keep you coming back to check on the status of the pictures.
Tomorrow we head west to New Mexico and hopefully make it to Albuquerque.
We don't have anything planned to stop and see but I'm sure we will find fun, interesting and educational stops. We always do!