Came across this and wanted to share it.


On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Philadelphians were first to mark the anniversary of American independence with a celebration, but Independence Day became commonplace only after the War of 1812. By the 1870's, the Fourth of July was the most important secular holiday in the country, celebrated even in far-flung communities on the western frontier of the country.

That is pretty cool, Jazzmyn. Thanks for sharing that.

Thanks for posting this..we need reminders sometime about what this holiday is actually all about instead of Fairs, picnics, parties, cookouts, and adult beverages. :)

I'm sure the Independence Day celebrations of old do not resemble the way we currently celebrate this important day! :lol: Thanks for sharing this tidbit of knowledge with us, Jazzy! :)