Kingston (Massachusetts) Public Library
In 1910, Kingston’s first 4th of July parade rolled through town.
More photos from this parade are here and here.
Source: LHR General Image Collection IC7
For more, visit the Kingston Public Library, and the Local History Room, and the full blog at piqueoftheweek.wordpress.com.
In 1910, the first of many Fourth of July parades rolled in Kingston.
In honor of this most American holiday, here are a few views of one of our favorite floats from the inaugural year: the “Guardians of the Clam Flats.”
Source: LHR General Images IC7 (top two); Hathaway Collection MC21
And now, a word from our sponsors…
If you can spare a moment, please help the Library Needs Assessment Committee plan for the Library’s future by sharing your thoughts and ideas in this short survey. Even if you don’t currently use the Library, we want your input.
For more, visit the Kingston Public Library, and the Local History Room, and the full blog piqueoftheweek.wordpress.com.