Mystic Seaport lies on the Mystic River near Long Island Sound.

If you like historic re-creations and you’re looking to spend the Fourth of July 1876-style…well then maybe you’re not into such newfangled things like the Internet and you’re not even reading this. But, if you want to spend the Fourth of July in 1876 and you are reading this, then Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut may be the place for you this holiday weekend. Read More »

Mustard, please.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner and the food is right on the grill! Also, beer. The night may belong to fireworks, but the day belongs to friends, family and fun in the sun.

This post is a Wordless Wednesday entry with some words right beneath it. It happens.

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Boston Pops and Fourth of JUly

If you find yourself in Boston for the Fourth of July weekend, it is incumbent upon you to take in the spectacular yearly celebration at The Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. Founded in 1974 by Boston-area businessman and philanthropist, David Mugar, the event was designed to breathe new life into the dying Esplanade concert series. Mugar approached famed Boston Pops conductor, Arthur Fiedler, and suggested that the Pops perform Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with “a few added extras.” Howitzer cannons, church bells and fireworks were added to the concert “so that, in Arthur Fiedler’s own words, “All hell could break loose.”"

Now in its 36th year, the performance and fireworks welcome over 500,000 visitors from around the world and another seven million+ who view an hour-long special on CBS. This year, Grammy-award winning singer, Neil Diamond will perform some of his hits with the Boston Pops and, for the third year in a row, the live broadcast will be hosted by late night television host, Craig Ferguson.

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