The Declaration of Independence was submitted on July 2nd 1776..., it was ratified and signed on July 4th, 1776. Here is what John Adams wrote about the occasion of The Declaration of Independence...
"The second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, [FIREWORKS] from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more."
So there you have it boys and gentlemen..., although the idea that it really was just paper until voted on and signed on the 4th is why we do this today. We ARE supposed to have entertainments, shoot off our muzzleloaders and cohorns and artillery (what could be more appropriate?) and have fireworks displays, gathering together as neighbors to do so.
(That's why this is in the General Muzzleloading section, as fireworks shells guns mortars and artillery are all muzzleloaders, don't ya know?)
I will be journeying to a neighboring state, as my home is where it is illegal to launch fireworks, as well as to fire blanks through my mortar. OH and I'm contributing Fish House Punch to the gathering.... 'cause that's appropriate too....
LD
"The second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, [FIREWORKS] from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more."
So there you have it boys and gentlemen..., although the idea that it really was just paper until voted on and signed on the 4th is why we do this today. We ARE supposed to have entertainments, shoot off our muzzleloaders and cohorns and artillery (what could be more appropriate?) and have fireworks displays, gathering together as neighbors to do so.
(That's why this is in the General Muzzleloading section, as fireworks shells guns mortars and artillery are all muzzleloaders, don't ya know?)
I will be journeying to a neighboring state, as my home is where it is illegal to launch fireworks, as well as to fire blanks through my mortar. OH and I'm contributing Fish House Punch to the gathering.... 'cause that's appropriate too....
LD
