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Sunday, June 28, 2026

The United States of America's Semiquincecentennial!


It's almost July, and July 4th, 2026, the USA will be celebrating its Semiquincentennial--the 250th anniversary of becoming a nation!



I looked at my digital photos from over the years to pick out a few that symbolize patriotism and celebration in our country.
 

This August 2026 will also be the Sesquicentennial--150th anniversary--of Colorado becoming a state!

Read President Ulysses S. Grant’s statehood proclamation admitting Colorado to the Union on that date in 1876.


Did you know that the first official battle for independence of the United States of America, after the Declaration of Independence was read on July 4, 1776, was fought on August 27, 1776, in what is now called "The Battle of Brooklyn"?
General George Washington's Continental Army fought against tens of thousands of British and mercenary Hessian soldiers in what is now the borough of Brooklyn, in the city of New York.

Many years ago, I wrote a three-part post about this monumental battle that almost ended our independence, showing the area of Brooklyn, NY, where it took place.

The links to those posts are here:




How about making a Mixed Berry Pie for the 4th of July?  I made this one for a family celebration a few years ago, and have a recipe for a similar--Berry Cherry Almond Tart on this link.




Happy Fourth of July to America!


  Happy July to all!


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30 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJune 29, 2026 at 6:14 AM

    Hello Pat,
    Great post and wonderful photos. It is hard to believe it is almost July. Happy 4th of July to you and yours. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

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  2. Kim CarberryJune 29, 2026 at 6:36 AM

    What wonderful photos! I love the patriotism that America has! Happy birthday to The United States of America!

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  3. Laura @ Our Grand LivesJune 29, 2026 at 8:42 AM

    I had not heart much about the Battle of Brooklyn. So interesting to learn more! Your photos and that yummy pie have provided lots of red, white and blue inspiration this morning! Happy 4th of July to you and your loved ones!

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  4. Carol On The LakeJune 29, 2026 at 10:20 AM

    Happy July to you too! I hope you have a great time celebrating anniversaries for both Colorado and the USA. #MMBC

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  5. Joanne June 29, 2026 at 1:47 PM

    You have so many beautiful patriotic photos!

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  6. RamblingWoods2.comJune 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM

    I wish we could have had anybody else in charge this year....Michelle

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  7. SandeeJune 30, 2026 at 11:52 AM

    What a beautiful and patriotic post for America's 250th. Wow.

    I ate the berry pie. Delicious.

    Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. ♥

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  8. Hena TayebJune 30, 2026 at 3:11 PM

    That berry pie looks great.

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  9. The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJune 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM

    Wow! You have a great collection of patriotic photographs. Happy 4th of July/250th Birthday Celebration!

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  10. ellen b.June 30, 2026 at 10:22 PM

    A wonderful time to celebrate the USA. Loved all the photos and information, Pat. The battle of Brooklyn is a bit of history that alluded me. Happy 4th of July to you and yours!

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  11. Veronica LeeJune 30, 2026 at 11:58 PM

    Pat, your post is both educational and festive!
    I learned something new about the Battle of Brooklyn, and I love how you paired that history with your patriotic photos.
    Your berry tart looks like the perfect centerpiece for a Fourth of July table.
    A wonderful tribute to America’s big anniversaries.
    Happy July and Happy Fourth of July!

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  12. JeanieJuly 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM

    Happy Colorado Birthday. As far as America 250 goes, I'm definitely on the fence. I just finished a post to go up tomorrow or Friday (I keep reworking it) because its more a reflection than a salute. We'll see. Meanwhile, I love how you are celebrating. That pie looks to die for. (A note, prompted by your chalkboard of the words to America -- I'm guessing you know it's to the tune of God Save the King! I always loved that!)

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  13. TomJuly 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM

    ...Pat, that pie would make any celebration a happy one. I wihs you a Happy 4th and a Joyous July!

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  14. Handmade in IsraelJuly 2, 2026 at 4:01 AM

    Happy 4th July! I love the red, white and blue dinosaur, and the berry pie looks delicious!

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  15. Kym July 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM

    Happy 4th of July! I so enjoyed this post with all the wonderful patriotic photos, and the info about the Battle of Brooklyn, which I did not know much about.
    I hope Colorado has an amazing celebration of 150 years too!
    Visiting from ST&F today.

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  16. BeachGypsyJuly 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM

    Nice to meet you-- glad you stopped in to see me! I am enjoying all your collage Pictures especially the clouds and rainbows. Yes, my recipe books are stuffed with magazine pages and clippings too 😊

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  17. BeachGypsyJuly 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM

    Nice to meet you-- glad you stopped in to see me! I am enjoying all your collage Pictures especially the clouds and rainbows. Yes, my recipe books are stuffed with magazine pages and clippings too 😊

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  18. Spare Parts and PicsJuly 2, 2026 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful post. Have a very happy 4th!

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  19. DebbieJuly 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM

    you have quite a beautiful collection of flag images. that pie looks so delicious and perfect for any 4th of july celebration!! i love fireworks, in my area...they draw a huge crowd!!

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  20. MichelleJuly 2, 2026 at 6:32 PM

    Wonderful, patriotic photos! Thank you for linking up and have a wonderful 4th!

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  21. Photo CacheJuly 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM

    This year's 4th of July will be something special for sure.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  22. Shiju SugunanJuly 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM

    Happy Fourth of July! That mixed berry pie looks absolutely incredible and is the perfect way to celebrate. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday weekend!

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  23. Jennifer WiseJuly 3, 2026 at 11:36 AM

    Great photos! Happy 250 (and 150, as a fellow Coloradan!). Your pie looks amazing. Visiting from the Crazy Little Lovebirds linkup.

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  24. JayneJuly 3, 2026 at 1:42 PM

    That pie looks delicious, and I love all of the colours. I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July, Pat.

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  25. Amy JohnsonJuly 4, 2026 at 7:13 AM

    Such great patriotic photos! TFS. Happy Independence Day!

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  26. John's IslandJuly 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM

    Hi Pat! Wonderful post to celebrate the 4th! Happy 4th of July to you and yours! John

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  27. eileeninmdJuly 4, 2026 at 11:57 AM

    Happy 4th of July Pat! Wonderful July 4th photos and post. The berry pie looks yummy. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  28. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 4, 2026 at 1:26 PM

    You've taken so many amazing photos to include in a post today! Happy 4th my friend!

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  29. Lowcarb team memberJuly 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM

    Great post.
    Happy July and Happy 4th of July to all who will be celebrating.

    All the best Jan

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  30. diane bJuly 6, 2026 at 1:47 AM

    Looks like a happy summer in your area. The deer and the horse riding all look wonderful. Hope you stay free of wildfires.

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