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The Fourth of July is less than a day away. For many, that means rushing around to get last-minute grocery shopping done in anticipation of tomorrow’s cookout! Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue yourself or you’ve been cordially invited to attend as a guest bearing vittles, the fact remains that food plays a crucial role … Continue reading Historic July Fourth Food Traditions—Chesapeake Bay-Style
As we get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we can’t help but reflect on the heritage and traditions that define us as a nation. We are unique in that we have an individualistic sense of identity comprised of a melting pot blend of diverse cultures, brought to the New World to be adapted accordingly … Continue reading Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival—A Beloved Annual Independence Day Celebration for More Than Half a Century
It’s been said time and again that the United States of America is a great big melting pot of diverse cultures. The culmination of various people settling here from multiple different countries throughout the course of history has served to establish a unique, distinctly American national identity that blends together the multifaceted heritage and experiences … Continue reading Exploring History at Frontier Culture Museum
Today is the Fourth of July. Also known as Independence Day, our nation has now been marking the occasion for 249 years. Of course, some of the observatory celebrations have evolved and changed over time, which is to be expected. Many of our most beloved annual traditions, though, have surprisingly antiquated roots you wouldn’t expect. … Continue reading Origins of the Oldest Ongoing Independence Day Traditions