July 4th Links

Links to Independence Day (July 4th) Websites

Independence Day (July 4th) Websites & Web Pages

4th of July (Kids Domain): Information on the holiday. Includes good links and information that are good for kids.
Celebrate Independence Day (KidsTurnCentral.com): “Happy Birthday USA fun things for kids to do for the holiday.”
Fourth of July Celebration Database (James R. Heintze): The purpose of this site is to "bring together in one source selected examples of Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our nation's history from 1776 to 2003."
Happy Independence Day (TwilightBridge.com): “Celebrate American Independence Day on the 4th of July.”
Independence Day (NetGlimse.com): “Independence Day greetings, ecards, e greetings, recipe, history, rituals, poems, stories, songs, gift ideas, dates”
Independence Day (TheHolidaySpot.com): “Independence day is on 4th of july. Celebrate july 4 with independence day greeting cards, wallpapers, recipes and more. The best of american independence day resources at TheHolidaySpot”
Independence Day (U.S. Embassy): A short history of the July 4^th holiday celebration.
Independence Day (Wilstar.com): “This page is Uncle Sam's dream! It contains many of this country's historic documents. And, you can listen to patriotic midi music while you're browsing our heritage!”
Independence Day: America's Birthday (Fourth-of-July-Celebrations.com): Information and links about July 4th, its traditions and related history.
Independence Day on the Net (Holidays.net): “We've got some history to read, some patriotic music to enjoy, a fireworks display and Apple Pies to bake. So bring your kids, and tell your friends.”
Marvelicious Happy July 4^th (MarvelCreations.com): Independence Day history, poems, recipes, facts and more.
Stars, Stripes and Alphabet-Soup (Alphabet-Soup.net): “Alphabet Soup is a site for the young and the "young at heart'!”

Independence Day (July 4th) Facts and History and Origins

The American Revolution Timeline (TwilightBridge.com): A timeline of the events of the American Revolution.
Independence Day "Today in History" (Library of Congress): Information on the history of this holiday including how it has been celebrated since its inception.
Fourth of July Celebration Database (James R. Heintze): The purpose of this site is to "bring together in one source selected examples of Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our nation's history from 1776 to 2003."
History of 4^th July (TheHolidaySpot.com): Origins and history of the July 4^th holiday.
History of Independence Day (FabulousFoods.com): History and origins of this holiday.
The History of Independence Day (NetGlimse.com): A chronological overview of the history and origin of the Independence Day celebration.
History of the 4^th of July (TwilightBridge.com): “History of Independence day and chronological events that led to it.”
Independence Day: America's Birthday (Fourth-of-July-Celebrations.com): Information and links about July 4th, its traditions and related history.
July 4^th: Celebrating Independence Day in the United States (USInfo.State.gov): A description and history of Independence Day by the US Information Agency.
The Story of Independence Day (Holidays.net): History and origins of Independence Day.

Independence Day (July 4th) Traditions, Customs & Celebrations

Independence Day (July 4th) Celebration Symbols

Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence (National Archives): Information and a look at the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence (TwilightBridge.com): Some discussion of the declaration with a reprinting of its text.

Fire Works

For a Safer Fireworks (TheHolidaySpot.com): The Dos and Don’ts to enjoying fireworks.
History of Fireworks (TwilightBridge.com): The history and origins of fireworks.
Safety First (TwilightBridge.com): Safety tips for a safe July 4^th holiday.

Independence Day (July 4th) Events

America’s 2005 Independence Day Parade (July4thParade.com) [Washington D.C.]

International Celebration of Independence Day (July 4th)

Independence Day (Wikipedia.org): A short description of Independence Day with a listing of Independence Days in countries around the world.

Independence Day (July 4th) History Related Websites

Historical Places

Phila.com: The official website of Philadelphia - the city of brotherly love. Many links and resources for those that live there, or those that want to visit.

Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers (FoundingFathers.info): Information and links relating to the Founding Fathers of the U.S. - the people who made Independence Day even possible.

Independence Day (July 4th) Activities, Crafts and Games

4^th of July Fun for Kids (KidsDomain.com): About 2 dozen crafts for kids to make.
4^th of July Quiz (TwilightBridge.com): A quiz about the events surrounding Independence Day.
A Crafty 4^th of July (TwilightBridge.com): “Activity and Craft Ideas to keep your children busy and understand the significance of this day.”
Games and Activities (FunSchool.com): Independence Day Q & A
Ideas for the Celebration (TheHolidaySpot.com): Activity ideas for Independence Day.
Independence Day Crafts (About.com): “Try these free Independence Day craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of holiday crafts related to Independence Day.”
Independence Day Crafts (FabulousFoods.com): Various crafts such as making a candle jar or a stars & stripes shirt.
Independence Day Fun and Games (Alphabet-Soup.net): Games, puzzles, coloring pages other fun things for kids.

Independence Day (July 4th) Recipes

Independence Day (July 4th) Lesson Plans/Teacher Resources

Independence Day (EducationWorld.com): “Education World brings you great sites to explore, games to play, and lesson plans that will help your students recognize how the United States became an independent nation!”

Independence Day (July 4th) Multimedia

Independence Day (July 4th) Wallpaper

4^th July Wallpapers for Your PC Free! (TheHolidaySpot.com): A bunch of free holiday wallpapers to download to your PC.
Independence Day – Free Wallpapers (NetGlimse.com): A few Independence Day wallpapers.
Independence Day Wallpapers (TwilightBridge.com): Wallpapers with a July 4^th theme.

Independence Day (July 4th) Screensavers

Independence Day Screensavers (TwilightBridge.com): Screensavers with a July 4^th theme.

Independence Day (July 4th) Desktop Themes

Independence Day Desktop Themes (TwilightBridge.com): Desktop Themes about the July 4^th celebration.

Independence Day (July 4th) Poems & Songs

Patriotic Poems (TwilightBridge.com): Various poems about American patriotism.
Poems for the 4^th of July and Independence Day (TheHolidaySpot.com): Various poems about the holiday.
Poems & Songs (Alphabet-Soup.net): A few songs and poems about Independence Day.

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