Branching Out

A 100 year old oak that graces the grounds of a plantation near Charlestown South Carolina.This National Historic Landmark features Americas oldest... more

by Jim Cook

Title

Branching Out

Artist

Jim Cook

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

A 100 year old oak that graces the grounds of a plantation near Charlestown South Carolina.This National Historic Landmark features Americas oldest landscaped gardens.First settled in the late 17th century with the main family residence being constructed in 1705. One of the more remarkable facts of this place is that the Middleton family has maintained stewardship for over 320 years.
Many of the descendants have figured notably in our countrys history from a signer of the Declaration of Independance to a signer of the Ordinance of Secession. In between were a Governor of South Carolina and a Minister Plenipotentiary to Russia.
During the Civil War the plantation and home were ransacked and burned by Union troops. Slaves and workers were able to hide and save many of the items that are now on display in the museum. Over the years descendants have returned furnishings, portraits, keepsakes and historical documents that help preserve the flavor of that period in time.
There are many trees such as the one pictured here and the Spanish Moss that Mother Nature drapes over them adds to their beauty.
To see more of my art please visit my galleries here in FAA at http://1-jim-cook.artistwebsites.com/ or http://jcookphotos.com/
Come back often as my next work will be my best work.

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April 26th, 2013