The American flag has had many variations, 27 to be exact. The 13-star flag was adopted on June 14, 1777—later designated as Flag Day— with each star and stripe representing one of the 13 original colonies. This flag would be flown for 18 years, until Vermont and Kentucky were admitted as states in 1791 and 1792, respectively, and two stars were added to represent their statehood. [...]
Artist Larry Fuente's "Cow Float" in the Mendocino Fourth of July Parade, 1990. (Photographer: Bill Wagner) Celebrate the Fourth of July on the Kelley House lawn, one of the best parade viewing spots in town! Dance to the music of DJ Beetroots, play cornhole, and enjoy margaritas, wine, and beer from North Coast Brewing Company. Non-alcoholic options available, plus BBQ hot dogs and hamburgers [...]
1976 Fourth of July Parade, Mendocino. (Photographer: Bill Wagner) Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts marching with flags near the corner of Main and Heeser Streets in Mendocino during the 1976 Fourth of July Parade. Please help us identify the people in this photograph! The photo’s documentation includes (in unknown order): Clint Freeman, Randy Mendosa, Scott ?, Jeff Leroy, Andy Freeman, Judy Schlafer, and Cub [...]