On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee introduced a resolution “that these united colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states." - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration/how-did-it-happen
America 250
Beware the historical revisionists taking advantage of America's 250th to push controversial agendas that run counter to our founding principles - all dressed up in red, white, and blue. They did the same thing during the Bicentennial back in 1976, pushing changes to the Constitution and other radical changes to our form of government.
The Palominas parade is on July 4th at 9am at the corner of Palominas Rd & Hwy 92.
Which city in Cochise County is the most patriotic???
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Benson!
St. Andrew’s Concert Series presents “A Salute to America” featuring the Seipp/Fickley Duo on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7 PM.
Please join us for a musical celebration of USA250 with Chuck Seipp, Trumpet and Todd Fickley, Organ as they play rousing Patriotic songs and reverent Hymns including an audience Sing-along and a tribute to our Veterans and Active Duty Military. Set to a moving video presentation the duo takes us on a visual journey across America while performing favorites such as God of Our Fathers, Battle Hymn of the Republic, America, Mansions of the Lord, God Bless America and other stirring patriotic songs and reverent hymns on the historic 1949 Moeller Pipe Organ, the largest playable instrument in Cochise County.
The concert admission is free, there will be no charge to attend, a freewill offering will be accepted for the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the organ. St. Andrew the Apostle Church is located at 800 Taylor Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. For more information contact Rebecca Williams (520) 234-0888 rbwilliams_tbtg@msn.com or John Hill (847) 774-8293 hillj6265@gmail.com.
I've seen trucks driving around with flags flying from a flagpole behind the cab. I've seen them on motorcycles too. I saw one the other day that said something about 1776. I think they look pretty cool!
"The Revolution was effected before the War commenced…The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations… This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people, was the real American Revolution." John Adams
That is what we need again! A change of mind in the people to read their constitution. This is what will wake them up and change our nation, so that they understand just exactly what our government should and should not be doing.
I love the idea of being more intentional and meaningful! Anybody have any ideas for good civics history for kids? I don't know if the stuff they're taught in school is very good.
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Check out the Tuttle Twins - books for all ages including young adults. Read them as a family and you'll be amazed at how much YOU will learn. It's a shame that so much of our history and founding principles have been slowly removed from schools going back decades (as shown by various studies).
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That is perfect! Thank you so much. I also found they have a series streaming on Angel and Angel will have Young Washington in theaters on July 3rd.
Happy 250th! Remember to think about fire safety as summer heat is officially arriving.
June 4, 1776: "To form a new Government, requires infinite care, & unbounded attention; for if the foundation is badly laid the superstructure must be bad … every Man should consider, that he is lending his aid to frame a Constitution which is to render Million’s happy, or Miserable, and that a matter of such moment cannot be the Work of a day."
- George Washington to John Augustine Washington (mountvernon.org)
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