Witness trees.
Across the United States there are hundreds and thousands of trees that have stood around for many centuries and bore witness to the history in that area. Some of these trees were present during key events in American history like the Civil War battles. Historians call these trees “witness trees”.
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Thanks for sharing, Sue. A mesmerizing post.
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Thanks, Diana. I thought it was quite interesting also. I’ve been interested in the Civil War for years since I took a trip to Gettysburg with my parents years ago. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I haven’t been there, Suzanne. I just love old trees and the history they’ve seen. 🙂
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