The King's Port Inn is hoping everybody is enjoying the month of June! It is a beautiful month and we hope you are enjoying it. The summer is here and the weather feels great. This is truly the best time of the year. In honor of the month of June, we would like to share some interesting facts:
1. The month of June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, the patroness of marriage and the well-being of women.
2. June is traditionally the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting. June is also a big month for fishing.
3. June's birthstone is the pearl. Pearls are associated with purity, honesty, and calmness. They are worn by brides on wedding day. The alternate birthstone for June is the alexandrite, a rare gem that turns from bluish green in daylight to purplish red in incandescent light.
4. In June 1880, the first public telephone pay station in the United States began operation. It was installed in the New Haven office of the Connecticut Telephone Company.
5. In June 1904, the Pulitzer Prize was established by journalist Joseph Pulitzer. It is an award given for excellence in the fields of journalism, letters and drama.
6. The official flower of June is the rose, symbolizing love, gratitude and appreciation.
7. Some famous people born in the month of June: Alan Turing, Anne Frank, David Rockefeller, Mike Tyson, Nicole Kidman, and Tom Jones.
We hope you enjoyed these fun facts! The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of June. We have premium King rooms for only $119 a night. We have King Jacuzzi suites for only $159.00 a night. Each room includes free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call 1-800-286-5767. We would be happy to hear from you.
Have a great June!
The King's Port Inn
