One of Flint’s early pioneers was an American Revolutionary War veteran named Jonathan Beach. Beach Street in Downtown Flint is assumed to have been named after Jonathan Beach or the Beach family. His story begins out East in Goshen, Connecticut where he was born around October 1760 or 1761, the son of Deacon Edmund and Mary Deming Beach. He grew up to become a successful blacksmith and later, a farmer. The blacksmith trade was vital during the Revolution, providing necessary cannons, weaponry, horseshoes and hobnails for troop boots. According to military records, Beach served in Col. Sheldon’s 6th Brigade in 1780 and in Gen. Waterbury’s State Brigade in 1781, and he was also an aide to General George Washington for a period of time.
Still need plans for the Fourth? Don’t worry … My City Magazine has you covered! Check out the Independence Day Events going on around Genesee County.
The Ryan Bellows Bluegrass Bazaar on Saturday was well-attended by Flint-area families who heard some familiar folk and bluegrass tunes performed at Kearsley Park Pavilion. Besides the lively mandolin players, fiddlers, guitarists, vocalists and others who graced the stage, the family-friendly event was festive with food, vendors and a hugely positive vibe!
Flint is joining a growing list of communities that have created an environment that is safe and inviting for runners and walkers. Among the Runner Friendly Communities announced for 2015 are Lakeland, Florida; Detroit, Michigan and Flint, Michigan. The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) awards this designation to communities that have shown they have an infrastructure that can foster physical activity in a safe environment; they have a proven track record that organizations and businesses work together to promote running and walking as a healthy exercise and sport, and most importantly, there are positive relationships between the running community and local government.
