| American Independence Day Celebrations at the Washington Old Hall 4th July 2002 Photos taken by Audrey Fletcher |
| 2: The Ceremony |
| An excerpt from the American Declaration of Independence is read by Nick Dolan of the National Trust. |
| Ceremonial planting of a Tree in Remembrance of 11th September 2001, by students from Washington School and CD Hylton Senior High School, Virginia, USA. |
| The Tree in Remembrance of the innocent people who died in the September 11 2001 terrorist attack upon the United States of America. |
| The Washington School Band preparing to provide the accompaniment for the American National Anthem. |
| Everyone stands to sing the American National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner". |
| Daniel Marsden reads from Martin Luther King's "The Dream" ... a nation for all people ... |
| "American Pie" is sung by John Dilley, a teacher at Washington School. |
| "Street Scene" and "Summertime" were performed by Nicola Hunter and Alyx Bell. |
| The excitement is felt as the Raising of the Flag Ceremony begins. |
| Everyone looks on as the American Flag is raised. |
| As everyone applauds, Ian Lane thanks the student representatives for their important and significant contribution to the July 4th 2002 celebrations. |
| Everyone joins in singing the chorus of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" |
| An address "Hands Across the Atlantic" is given by Rodney Thomas, an American Minister. |
| An entertaining medley of American songs is given by students of the Washington Village Primary School. |
| Ian Lane brings the 4th July 2002 Celebrations to a close and thanks everyone for attending. |
| Getting Ready |
| Packing Up |
| Photographs Copyright Audrey Fletcher 2002 Site updated 2017 |