Founding Fathers and Families Added to Crown and Crest at EPCOT For America 250

Several Founding Fathers and families have been added to the crest collection at Crown and Crest in EPCOT for America’s 250th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 4.

Crests

Thomas Jefferson is referenced with the Jefferson family crest from England. Jefferson was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

The Hamilton and Schuyler family crests are displayed together, referencing Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler's union on December 14, 1780. Hamilton's crest is from Scotland, and Schuyler's is from Holland. Hamilton was a Founding Father as well as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and a founder of the Federalist Party. He is also the central focus of the award-winning musical of the same name.

The Hamilton and Schuyler family crests are displayed together, referencing Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler’s marriage on December 14, 1780. Hamilton’s crest is from Scotland, and Schuyler’s is from Holland. Hamilton was a Founding Father as well as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and a founder of the Federalist Party. He is also the central focus of the award-winning musical bearing his name.

Washington, a reference to the first president of the United States, George Washington, is not represented with a single crest. Instead, there is a whole family name history on display. In addition to being the first president, Washington was also a Founding Father and a commander of the Continental Army.

The Burr family crest from England is also displayed. A reference to Aaron Burr, the third Vice President under President Thomas Jefferson. Burr is also canonized in the musical Hamilton as Hamilton's arch-rival and the man who eventually kills him.

The Burr family crest from England is also displayed. A reference to Aaron Burr, the third Vice President under President Thomas Jefferson. He was also a Senator of New York, the 3rd Attorney General of New York, and a member of the New York State Assembly. Burr is also canonized in the musical Hamilton as Hamilton’s arch-rival and the man who eventually kills him.

Finally, the United States of America, or the U.S.A. as indicated on the crest, is symbolized with its own family crest. It reads “4th of July” at the bottom. The rest is red and white, with a knight’s helmet at the top and the Great Seal of the United States in the shield.

If you’re planning on celebrating the Fourth of July at the Disney Parks this week, check out our guide to the celebration at Disney World and Disneyland.

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