THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 19, 2024 Page 9 AUTHOR | FROM PAGE 3 27, 1776). They were published in the “Gazette” just six weeks before the Declaration of Independence and contained close thoughts and passages. According to Corey, Peter Thacher, who was the chairman of the town’s instructions committee in September 1774, wrote the instructions that Malden representative Ezra Sargeant introduced to the General Court in 1776 – the fi rst American request for independence from the British Crown. As was stated in the “Bi-Centennial Book of Malden” (1849), during the Revolution, Maldonians repeatedly gave ‘inFESTIVAL | FROM PAGE 1 ipated fi reworks extravaganza will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 9:00 p.m. “We are proud to welcome visitors from around the world and Revere residents alike to beautiful Revere Beach in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the International Sand Sculpting Festival,” said Mayor Keefe. “The Festival is one of the best times of the structions’ written by Peter Thacher to the town representative in the General Court. One of those instructions ended with these words: “The people in the province are free and brave people; and we are determined, in the strength of our God, that we will, in spite of open force and private treachery, live and die as becomes the descendants of such ancestors as ours, who sacrifi ced their all that they and their posterity might be free.” Maldonians not only called for revolution, but also shared their vision of an American future: “…we are confirmed in the opinion that the present age would be defi cient in year to experience some of the best Revere has to off er – beautiful shoreline access, great food and a welcoming, family friendly environment. The work of these incredibly talented artists never ceases to amaze me, and this year’s artists are no exception.” The International Sand Sculpting Festival is open to the public from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, and from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 their duty to God, their posterity and themselves, if they do not establish an American republic. This is the only form of government which we wish to see established... We have freely spoken our sentiments upon this important subject, but we mean not to dictate; we have unbounded confi dence in the wisdom and uprightness of the continental congress: with pleasure we recollect that this aff air is under their direction; and we now instruct you, sir, to give them the strongest assurance, that if they should declare America to be a free and independent republic, your constituents will support and defend the measure, to the last p.m. on Sunday, July 21. The City of Revere is offering a free parking option to Revere residents at the Beachmont School lot (15 Everard St.) for the duration of the festival. Parking is available on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis, from one hour before festival opening each day, to one hour after festival close. A valid Revere resident sticker is required to park: Any illegally or improperly parked vehicles are drop of their blood, and the last farthing of their treasure.” Rev. Thacher’s sermons of that period convinced the revolutionary soldiers that they should “consider themselves as fi ghting under God’s banner and as champions of his cause” and that it would “forcibly… operate upon a pious mind, with what ardor would it inspire his breast and urge him to deeds of heroic valor! When men feel themselves [infl uenced] by motives of religion as well as natural obligation, they must be in a sense invincible.” Thacher insisted that “we are fighting… for our religion… which the word of God hath instituted and appointed” and subject to ticketing and/or towing at the owner’s expense. Additional Information: Accessibility: During the Festival, there will be increased traffi c in the surrounding area with delayed driving times. The fastest and quickest way to get to the Festival is by taking the MBTA to the Revere Beach or Wonderland T stops. Site Map: https://revere.devinspired American soldiers to “fi ght to the last drop of your blood...” At the age of 24, this young man was braver and wiser than some of the older politicians of that epoch. He emphasized the ideals, goals and hopes of the people very clearly and passionately. He sincerely believed in democracy and what it could mean for his native country. (Inna Babitskaya is a Malden Historian, a Member of Malden Historical Commission and Author of historical books “From Maldon to Malden”, “Time of Converse” & “Fellsmere Park – Emerald of Malden”) neon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ISSF_2023_SiteMaps.pdfhttps://www.internationalsandsculptingfestival. com/event-dates-site-map-details/ Schedule & Entertainment: https://www.internationalsandsculptingfestival.com/schedule-entertainment/ Travel & Parking: https://www. internationalsandsculptingfestival.com/travel-parking/
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