This year’s Fourth of July show at Kendal on Hudson will begin at 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 4th. Attendees will get a chance to vote on the question, “Who was the greatest American President? ” Art Brady will extol George Washington, while Harry Phillips will praise Abraham Lincoln and Anne White will glorify Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Muriel Fox, co-producer of our annual celebration with Harry Phillips, predicted a lively discussion. She pointed out that in the 2017 Fourth of July show here, our independent-minded KoH residents voted “The Star-Spangled Banner” a dismal third place as our choice for America’s national anthem.
The Kendal Singers, led by Bob Singleton, will perform several patriotic songs with the audience singing along. Frank Neuwirth will read excerpts from our Declaration of Independence. Then the Kendal Players, led by Lois Seulowitz, will recite our much misquoted Bill of Rights.
As always, residents will have several choices for observing nearby Fourth of July fireworks together.