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July 8th, 1776, Liberty Bell Rung for the First Time
July 8th, 1776, Liberty Bell Rung for the First Time
July 8th, 1776, Liberty Bell Rung for the First Time
On July 8th, 1776, the Liberty Bell (not called that at the time) was rung to celebrate the first reading of the Declaration of Independence. At that time the bell didn’t have its famous crack, at least not that bell. That was the second bell to be shipped to America.
Le Festval de la Bastille
Le Festval de la Bastille
Le Festval de la Bastille
Coming this Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 is the Le Festival de la Bastille at the Calumet Club in Augusta. Live music, fun and fireworks are on the agenda for the two days, but why do the French celebrate Bastille Day?  calumetclub.com