July 2, 1776 – the date the Continental Congress declared its freedom from Great Britain by voting to approve a resolution declaring “That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.”
July 1, 2023 — Bring the whole family to hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence by local historian Jacob Winge who will be dressed much as the founding fathers of our nation were back in 1776. The Estero Fire Rescue team will be there to raise the flag and following the ceremony, watermelon will be served picnic style. What a great way to start the holiday weekend
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