4th July Celebration at Hastings “America Ground” in the U.K. A former piece of wasteland outside the bounds of Hastings, the residence declared themselves the 24th state of the US in 1822, to avoid becoming part of the borough and paying rent & tax.

Stock photo: 4th July Celebration at Hastings “America Ground” in the U.K. A former piece of wasteland outside the bounds of Hastings, the residence declared themselves the 24th state of the US in 1822, to avoid becoming part of the borough and paying rent & tax. was taken by mariecullinane .