The Betsy-Tacy road trip was a huge hit.* We spent the better part of four hours touring the beautiful (tiny!) houses, walking the neighborhood, and picnicking in the same park where Betsy, Tacy, and Tib picnicked. The girls were great – curious about the oddities in the houses (a sewing machine! old-fashioned telephones!), patient on the tour (even answering some of the guide’s questions), and eager to see everything we could – and to pick up a Betsy-Tacy coloring book for each of them.
A few shots from the day are below; I especially like the picture of the girls at a stove like the one that B, T, and T used to make “Everything Pudding.”
* I must note that I’m especially happy the outing was such a success since it was my idea. I had no idea if any of the other members of the family would think it was a good idea, much less enjoy the trip, so I’m pleased that they all did.
It looks like you had a great time, the pictures are fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing them!
Oh, lucky girls! I wish *I* could go on a Betsy-Tacy trip 🙂
It’s wonderful to see a new generation of readers soaking up the Betsy-Tacy magic! I love the picture of the two girls sitting on the famous bench.
Great idea! I had no idea these were in Mankato. I could never get my girls interested in them, and had a similar fail with the Little House books. Heartbreak.
But I’ll enjoy the trip vicariously.
That was my first thought: how our three girls loved touring the “Little House on the Prairie” sites and attending the pageant by the same name still given each year in DeSmet, SD. I’m glad your road trip was so successful!
It’s always fun to hear about new young Betsy-Tacy fans! Especially such adorable ones. I grew up reading (and rereading) the Betsy-Tacy books, the Laura Ingalls Wilder books, and the Anne of Green Gables series. And I still love them all, but Betsy-Tacy holds a special place in my heart (and my library). So glad you had fun! A former Ole