Greetings!

 
It is hot, sticky, and smells like charcoal - must be the 4th! 

We hope this message finds you in good health and in cool air conditioning this Independence Day.  We also hope you will take a moment to enjoy some quick and fun facts about America's favorite day.

Be safe, and enjoy spending time with friends and family this year! 

Best Wishes,
Michael Kuldiner, Esquire
 
July 4th Facts 
  • Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. 
  • There were an estimated 2.5 million people living in the newly independent nation in July 1776 - this year?  An estimated 313.9 million.  

 

  •  The Pennsylvania Evening Post is the first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence on July 6, 1776.

 

  •  There is almost a 1 in 3 chance that the hot dogs and pork sausages consumed on the Fourth of July originated in Iowa. 

 
Flag fireworks

Looking for Fourth-fun

in the Philly Area?

 Check out these events:

  • Head to 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway to view the spectacular fireworks display above the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

 

  • Head to the Southampton Days Fair in Southampton, PA in Bucks County to enjoy an old-fashioned country fair, complete with fireworks display on the 4th.  The fair runs until the end of the week and includes craft tables, rides, games, music, and prizes.

 

  • Check out Newtown's First Fourth and Fireworks in Newtown, PA on July 7th, starting at 4:00pm.  Enjoy the parade through Newtown, Colonial encampment at the Newtown Middle School, and fireworks display.

 

  • History buffs will enjoy Fonthill's Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration at Fonthill Museum in Doylestown on July 4th, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Experience an early 20th century July Fourth Celebration. Festivities include: a decorated bike parade, a town ball game (19th-century baseball), a watermelon eating contest, free old-time games, food and live music.

     
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