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July 1, 2010

United we stand

— It is a bit strange: The holiday to celebrate the independence and birth of our 234-year-old government has evolved into a celebration of things that bind us together beyond government.

The weekend will be filled with lots of activities and opportunities to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family _ a time of parades and partying, of fireworks and fun. On Friday, the Cooperstown Community Band, whose patriotic tunes have stirred Otsegoans since the start of the Civil War, will perform at 8 p.m. in Lakefront Park. At dusk, the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department will put on its show of fireworks over Otsego Lake. The Cooperstown Rotary will provide concessions. If it rains festivities will take place on Saturday instead.

On Sunday, The Farmers’ Museum’s Independence Day festivities will give you a look at what celebrations of the past were like in a tribute to nationalism as it was more than 160 years ago.

Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the 1840s historic village, adorned with patriotic banners and bunting, and witness numerous ways of honoring our nation’s rich cultural history. Throughout the day, spirits will be buoyed by live patriotic music at the Cornwallville Church and Bump Tavern. At 1 p.m., there is a special ceremony on the Tavern Green that includes a recitation o f the Declaration of Independence, toasts to the original 13 colonies, and then a militia muster salute of 13 musket volleys, once for each colony.

On Monday, you can enjoy the 96th edition of the Springfield Fourth of July Parade. You will see example after example of the things that bind our country and communities together and bring out the best in us.

This year’s theme is ``United We Stand.’’

Every year, a large crowd turns out in this town of about 1,400 residents to see and hear military veterans, school bands, local dignitaries and others march down state Route 80 on the nation’s birthday. You will see volunteer fire departments and emergency squads _ men and women who devoted endless hours each year, without pay, to protect their communities. You will see Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, members of 4-H clubs and many other young people.

The parade starts at 11 a.m., and after the marching ends, friends and neighbors will share a chicken barbecue on the grounds of the Springfield Community Center and have another opportunity to hear The Cooperstown Community Band.

The Springfield Historical Society plans to have a ``Postcards from the Past’’ display, at the Community Center on Route 29A. More than 150 postcards from Mike Fassett will be on display, as well as some others from the society. Fassett also was able to secure a postcard book from eBay which contains some local photos which were made into postcards. The display will be available to view beginning at noon. In addition to the display, Kate Gray’s ``History of Springfield’’ book will be available for purchase. All we need now is a little cooperation from the weatherman.

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