"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another..." so begins the Declaration of Independence, signed by 56 delegates to the Continental Congress. Four of the signers were from Maryland: William Paca was 35 and a Harford County lawyer at the time he was appointed to the Continental Congress. He eventually became a judge and later governor of the state of Maryland. Thomas Stone was 32 and a lawyer from Charles County when he signed the Declaration. He later served a term in Congress. His wife died …
What better way to celebrate July Fourth than by enjoying a patriotic, stirring band concert, with the beauty of the West River in the background, with no admission charge? You can by coming to the Captain Salem Avery Museum, 1418 E.W. Shady Side Road, where the celebration will take place from noon until 3 p.m. on Monday. The 40-piece famous Bay Winds Concert Band will perform at 1 p.m., sponsored by the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society. The Bay Winds Band will be performing for the 21st time at this event. Director Michael Svec was honored in December by receiving the Annie Award from …
Sparklers and snap pops, hot dogs and lemonade, parades, ceremonies and festivals—it must mean the Fourth of July is around the corner as plans for fireworks displays and everything red, white and blue starts to take shape. Here’s a list of things to do, places to go and people to see throughout the region. Have a safe and happy Fourth! SOUTH COUNTY 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Kiwanis Club parade begins at 10 a.m. when Shady Side Road will be closed for about an hour. A Bay Winds Concert performance begins at noon at the Captain Salem Avery Museum where members of the military will receive a coupon…
If you become a pyromaniac-for-a-day every Fourth of July holiday, the Fireworks outlet in Edgewater is ready for your business. In the entire state of Maryland, all fireworks must be ground-based "fountain" type sparkling devices. From a technical standpoint, these non-aerial, non-explosive devices aren't really fireworks, but, hey, it's Independence Day and you light them with a match and they let off light and make a lot of noise. Traditional (aerial) fireworks are only legal to use in the state with the approval of the local fire department, and as a part of a public display. But what …
