As a Boyertown graduate, a real estate agent at Glocker Realty, and also a proud member of Building a Better Boyertown & BMBA, I have had the joy of watching our little town grow. I enjoy having any part in helping our community to move forward. I hope this weekly blog will help shine a light on all the great things happening in and around Boyertown, PA.

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About Old Glory…Our Flag

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed an act establishing an official flag for the new nation.

The origin of the first American flag is not fully known, but many historians believe it was designed by New Jersey Congressman Francis Hopkinson and sewn by Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross.

Today’s flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies, and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

U.S. Flags Around the World and Beyond…

The first time the American flag was flown overseas on a foreign fort was in Libya, over Fort Derne, on the shores of Tripoli in 1805.
In 1909, Robert Peary placed an American flag, sewn by his wife, at the North Pole. He also left pieces of another flag along the way. It is the only time a person has been honored for cutting the flag.
In 1963, Barry Bishop placed the American flag on top of Mount Everest.
In July 1969, the American flag was “flown” in space when Neil Armstrong placed it on the moon. Flags were placed on the lunar surface on each of six manned landings during the Apollo program.

Displaying the Stars and Stripes

The flag is usually displayed from sunrise to sunset. It should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously. In inclement weather, the flag should not be flown.
The flag should be displayed daily and on all holidays, weather permitting, on or near the main administration buildings of all public institutions. It should also be displayed in or near every polling place on election days and in or near every schoolhouse during school days.
When displayed flat against a wall or a window, or in a vertical orientation, the “union” field of stars should be uppermost and to the left of the observer.
When the flag is raised or lowered as part of a ceremony, and as it passes by in parade or review, everyone, except those in uniform, should face the flag with the right hand over their heart.
The U.S. flag should never be dipped toward any person or object, nor should the flag ever touch anything beneath it.
The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.

When to Display Your Flag

It is suggested to display the American Flag every day, but especially on holidays. Below is a list of days to proudly fly your American Flag.

Here is what’s going down during the week of 9/7/2023 – 9/13/2023

EVENTS LIST

THURSDAY 9/7/2023

Rosewood (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 6-9pm
Trivia Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7-10pm
Gran Turismo: Based On A True Story (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown

MONDAY 9/11/2023

Bingo Night – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 6-8pm
Meg 2: The Trench (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown

TUESDAY 9/12/2023

Oyster Night – The Ironstone, Boyertown 5-7pm
Broom Making Class (arts & crafts) – Boyertown Area Historical Society, Boyertown 6:30pm
Line Dancing (dj) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 6:30pm
Bingo Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7:30-9:30pm
Trivia Tuesday – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 8pm
Meg 2: The Trench (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown

WEDNESDAY 9/13/2023

Storywalk – Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown 9am-6pm
Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 11:30am
The Last Big Band (live music) – Rivet, Pottstown 6pm
Bob Pfeiffer (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 6-9pm
Dueling Pianos (live music) – Gatsby’s Pub inside SunnyBrook, Pottstown 7-10pm
A Night with Spirit – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 8pm
Meg 2: The Trench (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown

“All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.” – Viola Davis

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Jeff Frederick, Realtor
Glocker Realty
900 E Philadelphia Ave Boyertown, PA 19512
mobile – 610-766-2028
office – 610-367-2058
email – jeff@glocker.com

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