This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Fourth of July Memories and a Nation’s Birthday
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a 19th century rural Fourth of July gathering with Aunt Polly, Uncle Peter, and Dan McKinnon reading the Declaration. The piece blends family talk with a music filled celebration, debates over patriotism, and a mix of old-time community scenes in Pleasant Grove and Pleasant Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Uncle Peter
Huffaker
Aunt Polly
Folky
Dan McKinnon
Dan
Minerva van Ness
Neeve
Parliament of Man
Federation of
Pleacart Grove
Pleasant Grace
Polly van Nese
Copenhagen
Virginia
Carl
Ot Josiphns Hull
Polly Ann Ryder
Lerd
Fe. Watke
Big Sam
Sam
Levi
Peter