Twyla on Tuesday - Treasure Hunting

Hello!

We all like treasure hunting, don't we?

I recently had the pleasure of seeing one of the

greatest treasure hunts of our state!

Who wouldn't want to find these?!

Beautiful ironstone!

In 1856 the steamboat Arabia sank in the Missouri river

near Parkville, MO.  It quickly sank into the mud and

fortunately everyone survived except for one mule who

was tied to the boat. 

In 1988 a team of Missouri treasure seekers located and

successfully rescued the cargo that lay below.

They spent months digging the muddy items from their grave

and set about cleaning and restoring these treasures.

They opened a museum in Kansas City to share this monumental

treasure hunt with others.  I enjoyed this experience very much

and so appreciate the hard work that is still ongoing today as

they continue to clean and preserve these bits of history.

I was thrilled to see the anchor of the Arabia!  They have other

parts of the boat that was able to be salvaged and preserved.

The room set up below, shows what life was like during the

time the Arabia sank.

  I enjoyed this so much, but then I love

history!



Thank you so much for stopping by today for a visit!

Have a most wonderful week!

Love, Twyla