Porch sitting

The activity is a staple of most urban areas in the United States and helps contribute to a lively atmosphere for the people sitting and also for passers-by.

[4] During the summer of 2006, All Things Considered broadcast a series of stories dedicated to the role of the front porch in American life and literature.

[6] Sitting equipment varies greatly across cultures and historical periods, reflecting the diverse uses and social meanings of these everyday objects.

[1] Other causes of a decline of porch sitting are television, which provides other entertaining sights,[1][11] and the motor car, which made street views noisier and unpleasant.

[13] Henry Church, an aged ex-British soldier from the American Revolutionary War, was noted for his porch sitting in sight of the train station.