Next to the farmhouse is a carport. If you haven't spent much time in the South, you may not know about carports. This shelter, typically for the family car, consists of four poles and a roof. I suppose it takes the place of the garage -- minus the storage. However, on the far side... Continue Reading →
What is a Bank Barn?
The large red barn on our property is a bank barn. A bank barn isn't a barn that holds your entire bank; it has nothing to do with money or your earnings. The history of barns in the United States is directly related to the time period and the needs of the farmers. The early English... Continue Reading →