From Krist Boardman: Mid-July is a memorable season with recent parades, fireworks, hotdog-eating contests, picnics, all part of an underlying appreciation of what a great and unique country we live in and what a great experience it is to be living in these times. The Declaration of Independence containing the elegant and nearly timeless prose […]
Remembering Proper Flag Etiquette: “Fly Our Nation’s Symbol Proudly, Properly”
I just watched Whiskey Tango Foxtrot on pay per view. Thought I would catch a comedy I missed in theaters before my sons and I headed to Havre de Grace for family day at the carnival, an annual event that”s part of the town’s spectacular Fourth of July celebration. There were funny scenes for sure. […]
Harford County and the War of Independence
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain (now officially known as the United Kingdom). Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, […]
Darlington Independence Day Parade and Celebration Overseen by Lions Club on Saturday June 28
From the Darlington Lions Independence Day Committee, Inc.: Just like the Little Engine that Could, Darlington is the little engine that pulls the Harford County Independence Day train of festivities into the 2014 season of fun and fireworks. Under new volunteer management, this will be the first celebration overseen by the Darlington Lions Club. After […]
“The Midnight Ride for American Independence”
From Derek J. Howell: This time of year I am reminded of an American hero, Caesar Rodney, and his midnight ride for independence. Although Caesar Rodney is unfortunately forgotten by many teachers and textbook writers today, his midnight ride to Philadelphia forever changed American history; as he cast the tie breaking vote to deliver us […]
Howell: The Midnight Ride for American Independence
From Derek J. Howell: Last night (July 1 into July 2, 2012) I awoke hearing the rain battering against my house. This late night-to-early morning rainstorm led me to recall one of America’s forgotten heroes, Caesar Rodney, and his midnight ride for independence. Although Caesar Rodney is unfortunately forgotten by many teachers and textbook writers […]
Bel Air Fourth of July Parade Application Deadline Extended
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee: By popular demand, the official deadline for applications to join the Bel Air Independence Day Committee’s Fourth of July parade on Sunday, July 4, has been extended from June 15 to June 21. Says parade chairman Michael Blum, “We’ve been hearing from a lot of organizations that they […]
Harford Mutual To Be Premier Sponsor, Fireworks Sponsor For Bel Air 4th Of July Celebration
The Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., announces that Bel Air-based Harford Mutual Insurance Company has become the premier sponsor and fireworks sponsor for the 2009 Bel Air July 4th festivities. According to Donald W. Stewart, President of the Committee, “We are overjoyed that Harford Mutual, a local company that has had such a long […]
