Independence Day at VMI

Once again, my family and I headed south to historic Lexington, Virginia on July 4^th for the community holiday celebration on the Virginia Military Institute parade grounds. This is always a great family event complete with vendors selling everything from herbal tea to hot dogs, bluegrass music, carousel rides, hot-air balloons and, of course, fireworks. The firework show behind the VMI barracks with the United States and Virginia flag waving in the foreground is always an inspiring sight. It was here that the immortal Stonewall Jackson, at first a staunch Unionist, decided to cast his lot with his native Commonwealth of Virginia and fight for the Confederacy. It is here that he continues to be honored.

Our SCV Camp also had a recruiting booth set up at the event and I signed a few books for folks. There is no fee to get in and if you are ever in the area on the 4^th, I highly recommend this great patriotic event for the whole family.