We started the morning by going across the river from our motel to Fort Laurens which was built in 1787 to help defend the Delware Indians, but wasn't really located in the right spot. It wasn't manned for very long.
Our first stop in Canton was the First Ladies Museum. It is a history collection of the first ladies. Many items displayed are things that they have been given during their world travels. First ladies that did much to promote good will are emphasized. They have the inaugural gowns in half sizes. Connected with the museum is the home of William and Ida McKinley. Many of the furnishings are original and others are duplications that they have found at estate sales. It is a beautiful house with the intersting feature of curved door tops. In the third floor ballroom there are photos of all
We had our wine and cheese picnic at one of the tables in the courtyard of the McKinley home. People eating there on their lunch breaks were jealous of the wine!
Across town we went to the Football Hall of Fame. As their collection grows, so does the building--up to five buildings all connected. The long ago history was interesting and beginning in the 60's it was like a walk down memory lane. So many familiar names. There is a quietness to the areas until you get to the super bowl room and the present day displays and then there are many videos and sound recordings that after awhile dull the senses. Midway through we went to Fawcett Stadium which is just outside. This is where the Hall of Fame game is played. During the rest of the time, two high schools and two small colleges in town claim Fawcett Field as their home field. It is pretty basic as far as fields go.
We drove north to Youngstown for the evening. Listening to the sports news last night we discovered that the Salukis are playing Youngstown today so we got tickets. The fall color is not quite here yet in New England so we have time to take a day off from travelling.
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