C ommemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we as a proud community join with fellow Americans in celebrating this historical milestone in July. In fact, this summer issue of Inspirations is dedicated to this event! Look For This Patriotic Icon As you peruse these pages, note the many events, activities, concerts and more tied to and honoring our country’s 250th, identified by the above symbol as part of the listing. From Fitness to Lectures to Performing Arts, you’ll see that staff and invited guest speakers, musicians and vocalists have worked hard to create programming worthy of celebration. We invite you to join with your friends and neighbors as we stand together, proud and strong in celebrating all summer long! We Stand Together, Proud and Strong Performing Arts: • Norristown Chorale: Songs of the Americas, May 18, 7:30 p.m. • Main Street Brass: Americana, June 29, 7:30 p.m. • Mada & Hugh Piano Duo: America 250, July 1, 7:30 p.m. • Charlie Zahm & Friends: Celebrate 250, July 9, 7:30 p.m. Lectures: • Washington’s Crossing & the Battle of Princeton, June 29, 2 p.m. (BMT) • Elmwood Park Zoo Bald Eagle Program, June 30, 2 p.m. (BMT) • Celebrating Independence: A WHYY Presentation, July 21, 2 p.m. (AMT) • JFK and George W. Bush, July 27, 1-3 p.m. & July 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (AMT) • Yellow Springs: The First Revolutionary Military Hospital, July 29, 2 p.m. (BMT) • Great Courses: The Age of Benjamin Franklin & The American West (July; see SDTV programming) 2
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