Over the years (since 1982), Mary Jo’s After School Children have taken many educational trips. Among these trips have been ones to Washington, D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, Canada and this year Hyannis, Massachusetts.
After each adventure, the kids always say, “Where will we go next” and Mary Jo Simpson answers “Only time will tell.”
Mary Jo’s Kids After School Program would like to thank Denese Chappell for being their tour guide this year, as well as many sponsors who made this trip possible.
Pictured here are, fron row, Sidney Kate Venable, Conner Shaw, Embree Claire Venable, Carley Hill, Cason Hill, Amber Murchland; back row, Adam Parker, Ethan Calhoun, Caydon Hill, Luke Kirkman, Tyler Utt, Ashley Murchland and Baylee Greenwood. They are standing at the base of an eight-sided monument.
Two of the many whales the children watched off Old Cape Cod.
Conner Shaw and Embree Claire Venable listen as the Pilgrims at Plymouth sing.
Mary Jo’s Kids visit the Kennedy Museum in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
A view of Plymouth Plantation as seen today.
A picture of Plymouth Rock dated 1620 as seen today.
Located in Plymouth, Massachusetts and completed on Aug. 1, 1889, is this 81-foot tall monument. Faith, the tallest figure, faces toward England — her right hand points to heaven and her left hand holds the Bible. The forefathers monument is the largest solid granite monument in the United States.
Conner Shaw and Carley Hill enjoy art work near Plymouth Harbor.
Ethan Calhoun in front of the Mayflower with his grandmother Linda Calhoun.
Conner Shaw with his mom Amber and grandmother Polly Akers, taken by Plymouth Harbor.
Sidney Kate and Embree Claire Venable with Grandmother GG (Cindy Perry) by Cape Cod Harbor.
Taken on the Mayflower, Carrie Venable with daughters, Sidney Kate and Embry Claire.