Henry Talks Turkey

At the end of September, we visited the National Colonial Farm in Accokeek, Maryland.  The farm sits directly across the river from George Washington’s Mount Vernon and is meant to reflect what life was like on a small eighteenth-century tobacco farm.  We packed a picnic lunch and wandered around the property for several hours.  The kids enjoyed watching the farm animals, some of which were being groomed for the upcoming county fair.  Toward the end of our visit, we happened upon some turkeys.  Click on the video link below to watch Henry’s conversation with the birds.  A few minutes after we stopped filming, the birds got spooked and charged Henry, sending him fleeing in terror.  A memory to cherish…