As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day 2023 here at Stevenson Vestal, we'd like to wish all of you and your families happy and safe travels.
Please note that we will be closed July 3-July 7th. We will return July 10th.
Happy Birthday, America! Independence Day is always celebrated on July 4th each year. In 2023, America will celebrate its 247th birthday as independence was achieved from Great Britain following the Revolutionary War.
FUN FACT; Why do we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th and not the 2nd?
Independence was formally declared on July 2, 1776, a date that John Adams believed would be “the most memorable epocha in the history of America.” On July 4, 1776, Congress approved the final text of the Declaration. However, it wasn't signed until August 2, 1776.
Did you know!
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Americans eat 155 million hot dogs on July 4th.
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More than $300 million in fireworks are imported into the U.S. annually.
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The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped 13 times every July 4th in honor of the original 13 colonies. ...
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"The Star Spangled Banner" became the United States' national anthem in 1931.