| Celebrating Independence Day Happy 4th of July I love the 4th of July! This is one of our unique American holidays, reminding us of what has made the United States of America so great since we declared our Independence from Britain on July 4, 1776. We have so much to be thankful for and the 4th of July is a time to step back, take stock, and appreciate the precious freedoms and liberties we enjoy every day (please say a prayer for Governor Hogan too). As we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, please take 3 minutes and watch and listen to this special video- it will get you in the right frame of mind for the holiday. God Bless the USA
Independence Day Trivia:
* There were 56 signers to the Declaration of Independence. * Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston comprised the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration. * Thomas Jefferson, was regarded as the strongest and most eloquent writer- he wrote most of the document. * John Hancock, President of the Second Continental Congress, was the first signer. He did so in an entirely blank space making it the largest and most famous signature - hence the term John Hancock, which is still used today as a synonym for signature. * Benjamin Franklin (age 70), who represented Pennsylvania, was the oldest of the signers. Edward Rutledge (age 26), of South Carolina, was the youngest. * Two future presidents signed, John Adams (second President) and Thomas Jefferson (third President). Both died on the 50th anniversary of signing the Declaration (July 4, 1826). There are 12 counties nationwide named Adams and 26 named Jefferson. * Charles Carroll, who represented Maryland, was the last surviving signer of the Declaration. He died in 1832 at the age of 95. Carroll County was named for him. UPCOMING EVENTS... July 4 - OLD-FASHIONED JULY 4TH PICNIC/ CELEBRATION/ FIREWORKS - Celebration includes onstage entertainment, children's games, food and crafts for sale. Fireworks are sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Westminster. Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St., Westminster, MD 21157 For more upcoming events click on the link below Carroll County Farm Museum Calendar of Events Wishing you a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
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