We gathered our picnic items and headed for Great Cranberry Island(http://www.cranberryisles.com/). We met Peggy G and Hitty Moxie along with Miss Sue's friend Annie and Hitty Lena Mae. After 35 days of rain it was wondeful to have a clear, dry sunny day for our travels.
The traveling Hittys back l-r Hitty Eva and Hitty Theresa, front l-r Hitty Felicity, Hitty Prunella, Hitty Lena Mae. Hitty Moxie seated handing out a crocheted sweater for each of us made by Miss Peggie.
The Preble Home on Great Cranberry Island.
Here we are in front of the Preble home, the Lilac bushes look just as Rachel Field described in her book.
Walking down the Cranberry RoadThis was our favorite house.
Scenic view from the road.
Our boat, The Sutton, docked at GCI, Sutton Island where Rachel Field drafted some of the book Hitty Her First Hundred Years is in the background with Acadia National Park Mountains "The Bubbles" beyond Sutton Island.
Admission into the Historical Society and museum is free but it is customary to make a donation.We put in some dollar bills and each signed our name to the guestbook.
Lunch time at the Hitty Cafe', everyone ordered the Cranberry Island Salad.
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Items for sale in the Historical Society's gift shop.
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Hitty Thonotosassa (named for a place near Diane B-C's house). She was carved and painted by Janet Cordell, dressed by Hitty Couture, and donated by a group of Hittygirls in memory of Diane Barrow-Clark.
Hitty Willow carved by Pat Thompson. Hitty Willow was part of the personal collection of the late Diane Barrow Clark, she was left to Linda Bennett who donated the Hitty on the behalf of the Hitty For Everyone group.
Hitty Diane a fabric Hitty made by Nancy Schell, donated in memory of Diane Barrow Clark on the behalf of the Hittygirls group at Hittygirls.com. To see more of the donations in memory of Diane check out the Great Cranberry Island Historical Society website or Hittypreble.com
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Our picture with Big Hitty, carved by Michelle delValle. The photograph to the left of Big Hitty is of Adelina Patti. While there we also listened to a recording of Home Sweet Home and other songs my Miss Patti. Did you know she preformed Home Sweet Home for President Lincoln?
Hitty Preble of GCI rests in her cradle.
Hitty Willow carved by Pat Thompson. Hitty Willow was part of the personal collection of the late Diane Barrow Clark, she was left to Linda Bennett who donated the Hitty on the behalf of the Hitty For Everyone group.
Hitty Diane a fabric Hitty made by Nancy Schell, donated in memory of Diane Barrow Clark on the behalf of the Hittygirls group at Hittygirls.com. To see more of the donations in memory of Diane check out the Great Cranberry Island Historical Society website or Hittypreble.com.JPG)
Our picture with Big Hitty, carved by Michelle delValle. The photograph to the left of Big Hitty is of Adelina Patti. While there we also listened to a recording of Home Sweet Home and other songs my Miss Patti. Did you know she preformed Home Sweet Home for President Lincoln?
Hitty Preble of GCI rests in her cradle.Hitty carved by the Late David Greene
Hitty by Jim and Irene Orem
We aren't sure who carved this Hitty.
Hitty by Jim and Irene Orem
We aren't sure who carved this Hitty.
We had a grand time playing on this ship replica.
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We did some shopping at The Old Red Store and Antique Shop in Bernard, Maine. Here we are on the porch.
We liked the wicker chair.
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We did some shopping at The Old Red Store and Antique Shop in Bernard, Maine. Here we are on the porch.
We liked the wicker chair.
We then drove over to Bass Harbor to see the cliffs and the lighthouse.
Hitty Lena Mae poses with itty bitty Patience by sign.
Hitty Lena Mae poses with itty bitty Patience by sign.
The Rocky Shore
The Light Tower
Bass Harbor Head Light Living Quarters
Bass Harbor Head Light Tower from the parking lot.
Bass Harbor Head Light Tower from the parking lot.
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