Summerset Inn Resort & Villas: 4th of july at lake of the ozarks

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

How Much Do You Know About the 4th of July?

The biggest holiday here at the Lake of the Ozarks is here! Our rooms are filling up with guests and the lake will soon be crowded with boats. People from all over the country will be joining us here at the Lake for a 4th of July celebration. Our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront resort is ready to kick off the holiday weekend, starting with a little fun trivia!

4th of July Trivia

1. On what date did the majority of the signers of the Declaration of Independence actually sign the document?

A. August 2, 1776
B. July 2, 1776
C. July 4, 1776
D. August 4, 1776

2. In what year did the 4th of July become a legal federal holiday?

A. 1776
B. 1942
C. 1842
D. 1938

3. Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner?

A. John Philip Sousa
B. Francis Scott Key
C. Katharine Lee Bates
D. Samuel Francis Smith

4. The Second Continental Congress met in which city to draft The Declaration of Independence?

A. Boston, MA
B. New York, NY
C. Baltimore, MD
D. Philadelphia, PA

5. According to legend, which of the following women sewed together the first American flag?

A. Dolly Madison
B. Martha Washington
C. Eleanor Roosevelt
D. Betsy Ross

6. The "midnight ride" of which American patriot was later immortalized by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?

A. John Hancock
B. Samuel Adams
C. Joseph Warren
D. Paul Revere

7. Which of the following was not one of the 13 original colonies?

A. Georgia
B. Virginia
C. Vermont
D. Massachusetts

8. What classic children's book was published on July 4th, 1865?

A. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
B. A Tale of Two Cities
C. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
D. Oliver Twist

9. On July 4, 1954, what country finally ended 14 years of rationing meat and bacon?

A. France
B. Spain
C. Great Britain
D. Germany

10. In July of 1776, approximately how many people were living in the colonies?

A. 1 Million
B. 2.5 Million
C. 500,000
D. 1.5 Million

ANSWERS

1. A - August 2, 1776
2. D - 1938
3. B - Francis Scott Key
4. D - Philadelphia
5. D - Betsy Ross
6. D - Paul Revere
7. C - Vermont
8. A - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
9. C - Great Britain
10. B - 2.5 Million

Summerset Inn Resort wishes you a Happy 4th of July weekend! Remember to keep our family-friendly resort at the Lake of the Ozarks in mind for all your future vacation needs. The Lake is a great place to enjoy family time, whether it's a holiday weekend or not. We hope to see you soon at Summerset Inn!

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1165 Jeffries Road Osage Beach, MO 65065

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

July 4th Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks

Summerset Inn would like to thank all of our wonderful guests for packing our small resort at the Lake of the Ozarks this holiday weekend! The Lake is always a great place to celebrate the 4th of July, with so many festivities and fireworks shows to choose from! Below is a list of the local fireworks locations for Thursday, Friday and Saturday fireworks displays!

Fireworks Locations

July 3 - The Flying Tortoise - 7 PM
July 4 - Fireworks Aboard Celebration - 7 to 9:30 PM
July 4 - Fireworks Aboard Tropic Island - 8:30 to 9:30 PM
July 4 - Tan-Tar-A - 8:30 to 9:30 PM
July 4 - The Lodge of Four Seasons - 6 to 10 PM

BBQ and Carnival held prior to the fireworks event (weather permitting).

July 4 - Playin' Hooky Fireworks Cruise - 8:30 to 10 PM
July 4 - Lake Valley Country Club - at Dusk
July 4 - City of Eldon - at Dusk

Parade Downtown Eldon 10 am
A Day full of activities at Eldon Air Park: Independence 5K Run/Walk 7 am; Vendors open Noon – 8 pm; Pet Show 1 pm; Carnival 2 pm – 5 pm; Jason Earl Band 5– 9 pm

July 4 - Mother Nature's Riverfront Retreat - at Dusk
July 4 - Bear Bottom Resort - 10 PM
July 4 - The Inn at Grand Glaize - 9 PM
July 4 - Sonlight Christian Fellowship - at Dusk
July 5 - Bear Bottom Resort - 9:45 PM
July 5 - Beavers at the Dam - 8 to 9:30 PM
July 5 - Captain Ron's Bar & Grill - 8:30 to 9:30 PM
July 5 - Larry's on the Lake - at Dusk
July 5 - Old Kinderhook - 5 PM to 9:30 PM

All American Cookout & Pig Roast from 5 to 9:30 PM, $10 per person. Music by The Randy Man Band. Festivities include bounce houses, balloon artists, face painters, s'mores and other kids activities. Concession stand & beer garden.

For more information about 4th of July Weekend Events at Lake of the Ozarks, please visit: http://www.funlake.com/Events?category=Events&type=Event

Summerset Inn Resort is centrally located in the "Heart" of the Lake area, beautiful Osage Beach, Missouri. While staying at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront resort you are only a short distance from several fine restaurants, a variety of golf courses, shopping - outlet or boutiques, caves, amusements, night-time entertainment, and activities for children. On the 19 mile marker of the Lake in Darby Cove, near the Grand Glaize Bridge, yet protected from rough water of the main channel.