This July 4th morning I picked up the bff, Cathy and we headed out to Catty's Historical hot spot, The George Taylor Mansion for the reading of the Declaration of Independence. This year we were quite excited since it was going to be read by Pastor Bob Stevens of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, the church in Allentown that is famous for hiding the Liberty Bell during the American Revolution. Pastor Stevens was Salem UCC of Catasauqua's Interim Pastor many years ago. The program was opened by Jessica Kroope, a councilwoman in Catasauqua, and real history buff. On to the Star Spangled Banner and raising of the flag. Then I was in awe of Pastor Stevens, not only was he dressed in appropriate historical garb, but he had the beginning of the Declaration of Independence memorized. Not only did he speak and read it - he meant it and you could hear it as he spoke.
Another great event today at the Taylor Mansion was the Antebellum Marine Band conducted by Bandmaster GySgt Kenneth J. Serfass USMC (ret) a former Catasauqua High School graduate. The music was truly patriotic and Cathy and I stayed to hear it all. The Battle Hymn of the Republic was the last song and that has been always one of my favorites. In between the songs a gentleman portraying David Thomas (no not the Wendy's guy, but the industrialist who found the Crane Iron Works in Catasauqua) read the history of the different patriotic songs.
Truly a great way to start the 4th of July.
I took some nice pictures with my iphone - but for some reason I cannot get them off the iphone . Darn technology. Anyway, have a Happy Fourth of July - be safe - enjoy and that's Another Day in Catasauqua.
