On Friday the boys and I got to take a little day trip with Grandma and Grandpa Thomas. They learned that Genoa, Nevada was the first town settled in Nevada, and that it was settled by the Mormons. Genoa is about an hour's drive south of Reno. We drove hoping to see some more trees changing colors for Autumn...but there weren't a ton of the right kinds of trees. We did see some, though, and it was still a pretty drive.
When we arrived in Genoa, we went to a museum that pretty much summed up the history of Genoa in on building. The building was at one time each of the following: Courthouse, Jail, School, and Post Office. They had displays of a Blacksmith, the Pony express, and the Washo Indians culture. It was pretty interesting. We were even told that they still hold weddings in the Courthouse-room.
We had a very nice afternoon. The boys behaved the whole time!! Here are some pictures we took:
When we arrived in Genoa, we went to a museum that pretty much summed up the history of Genoa in on building. The building was at one time each of the following: Courthouse, Jail, School, and Post Office. They had displays of a Blacksmith, the Pony express, and the Washo Indians culture. It was pretty interesting. We were even told that they still hold weddings in the Courthouse-room.
We had a very nice afternoon. The boys behaved the whole time!! Here are some pictures we took:
JR, JP & I in the Jury box
In front of the creepy looking Judge.
Grandpa and the boys bustin' out of jail.
Grandpa and the boys hanging out with the Sheriff. (I think JR was trying to steal the Sheriff's hat)
Grandpa and the boys in the jury box.
After the Museum we went to the oldest restaurant in Genoa...what used to be the General Store, I believe. We had yummy sandwiches, and met some very friendly people.
Thanks for the great road trip Grandma and Grandpa.
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