MAIN Home Life Holidays 4th of July History

Rebel riders flew from town to town ("The British are coming! The British are coming!) with news about what might happen next!

Join all the action now in progress...

Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution - Feel your heart pound as a chess game is played out between American and British forces in a timeline of historic battles, a great overview of the events that led up to the war, online games and related links and resources.

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia - Watch it come to life in this historic hotbed of revolution including a tour of Independence Hall, Betsy Ross' house, the Liberty Bell, Christ Church Burial Ground and the rebuilt City Tavern.

Women Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War - ... 'they too were there'...as part of the Amazing Women of War and Peace series featuring the life of combatant Deborah Samson, and background information on Molly Pitcher and 'Mad' Anne Bailey.

Little Known Facts About the Revolutionary War - Like the fact the George Washington may have been America's best spymaster, info on the world's first submarine attack in New York Harbor, the two Boston Tea Parties...and tool around the rest of the site for anything else you wanted to know...

The American Revolution - Lighting Freedom's Flame - From the National Parks Service with information on an historic park near you, together with educational resources and an Experience the Revolution Timeline.

The History of Independence Day - Quick, entertaining read on the history of the Liberty Bell, the National Anthem, the origins of Uncle Sam, related lore and recipes.

July 4th is Independence Day - A great collection of resources from FirstGov.gov including links to a virtual visit to the Declaration of Independence, a history of the U.S. flag, related fun facts, fireworks & barbecue safety tips

Today in History - July 4 - Virtually rummage through the Library of Congress for exhibits and displays related to the day including historic documents, photos, patriotic songs, sheet music & audio files.

also in July 4th Independence Day --> Clip Art | July 4th Crafts

E-Cards | July 4th Events | History | Music | July 4th Party Ideas

also see -> Fourth of July Fun Facts