Tea Parties, Declarations, and Flags
July 5, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under New York State issues, Revolutionary War, Upstate NY
Guess where we went yesterday?
We went to Fort Stanwix in Rome, to hear the reading of the Declaration of Independence read aloud, and give our huzzahs to Liberty. What a fabulous time! We also got to sign our names on a copy, and “…for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”
We also attended the Tea Party at the Rome City Hall. We got to meet some amazing people, and hear some terrific speeches. And I just loved the flags. This was the official flag of one of the Massachusetts regiments during the American Revolution.
I took loads and loads of photos, and have lots to say about both terrific events! Stay tuned. 
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sharkbytes on Sun, 5th Jul 2009 12:45 pm
I love Ft. Stanwix. And it’s also one of the two National Park Service sites on the North Country Trail.
Lynne on Sun, 5th Jul 2009 5:55 pm
What an amazing event to be a part of, sounds like fun!
Aldenrolf on Mon, 6th Jul 2009 8:49 am
Its a very good event.Very good to hear about the speeches and many new things . I met many new people.It is a great moment.