Happy 244th Birthday today to Old Glory

Flag Day commemorates the adoption by resolution by the Second Continental Congress of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. 

Fun fact found on history.com:

"Bernard Cigrand, a small-town Wisconsin teacher, originated the idea for an annual flag day, to be celebrated across the country every June 14, in 1885. 

"That year, he led his school in the first formal observance of the holiday. Cigrand, who later changed careers and practiced dentistry in Illinois, continued to promote his concept and advocate respect for the flag throughout his life."

Take 'cross-country trip' at Derby Library with author who traveled continental U.S.

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites everyone on an armchair trip across America as Connecticut author Glenn Maynard discusses his book, Strapped into An American Dream, at 6:30 p.m. July 18.

One week after their wedding, Maynard and his wife quit

their jobs, sold their cars, and set out on a 35,000-mile trek through the 48 contiguous states. 

In a rebuilt RV, they travelled through 23 National Parks, Las Vegas, Mardi Gras, and sleepy ghost towns.

They felt the rush from tornadoes and the rocking from an earthquake.

Wanting to get immersed in America, they slept on roadsides and truck stops.  
While many Americans dream of such a trip, few realize this dream.

Through this presentation, the audience will be able to 

vicariously take the trip of a lifetime. 

Registration is requested.  
Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.        

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.