Independence Day at Lake of the Ozarks ... Celebrate and Remember

One of the biggest holidays at Lake of the Ozarks is Independence Day.  Every year, thousands of visitors head to the Lake to enjoy the water, barbeques, live music, fireworks and fun. Just like many of our national holidays, Independence Day is also a great holiday to reflect and remember the history and true meaning.

On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Every year on July 4th, Americans celebrate this historic event as Independence Day.

During the June 7th session of the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words:

"Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved."

The resolution went through several revisions under the lead of Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, but its spirit remained unchanged. The resolution was officially adopted in the late afternoon of July 4.  John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence. It has been said that John Hancock's signed his name "with a great flourish" so England's "King George can read that without spectacles!"

Why fireworks on the 4th of July? 
Because John Adams envisioned fireworks as a part of the festivities, even before the Declaration of Independence was signed! In his letter to Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776 (the day before the signing), he wrote that the occasion should be celebrated “with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”

The first official commemorative Independence Day fireworks were set off on July 4, 1777.

In this spirit, we celebrate Independence Day at Lake of the Ozarks. 

Wherever you are watching the fireworks displays, take some time to share the story with your children, so they learn and remember the meaning and the history of this important day.

Thursday - July 4th 

• Bear Bottom Resort 573-374-6905 
• Lodge of Four Seasons 888-265-5500
• Tan-Tar-A Resort 800-826-8272 
• Versailles City Park 573-378-4634 
• Celebration Cruises Call for Reservations: 573-480-3212
• Tropic Island Cruises Call for Reservations: 573-348-0083

Friday - July 5th

• Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill 573-374-5852 

Saturday -  July 6th

• Bear Bottom Resort 573-374-6905 
• Old Kinderhook 573-317-3595 
• Seven Springs Winery  573-317-0100 

~ Happy 4th of July from the YourLakeVacation.com Team!

YourLakeVacation.com
3738 Osage Beach Pkwy, Ste 201
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076  

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