The Old Oak Tree
Many visitors wonder if the big oak tree on the battlefield was here at the time of the battle. Although we believe that it was not, it was very old. On June 27, 2008, the big oak tree fell. It had been struck by lightning several years ago and was stressed by the recent drought. Following are the before and after pictures of the tree that some people called "Grandpa." |
Did You Know?
Revolutionary War soldiers nailed heel plates such as these to their boots reinforcing the heel so they would not wear down as quickly as without them.