Grab your sparklers and look skyward—the Fourth of July is almost upon us. The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Begun during the American Revolution, it has been America's most important patriotic holiday ever since.

July 4th Fun Stuff

Quizzes

U.S. Monuments and Landmarks Quiz
The heads of which Presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore?
Citizenship Test I
Really easy!!
Citizenship Test II
Facts everyone should know
American History 101
The following quizzes were given to college seniors
US Flag
What are the nicknames for the U.S. flag?

Crosswords

Celebrating the 4th

History of July 4th Celebrations
America's biggest secular holiday
Facts on Fireworks
A brief history of the world's favorite explosives
Consumer Fireworks
Find information about state regulations concerning the sell of consumer fireworks
Patriotic Music for Independence Day
The best songs for your 4th of July picnic
Star Mangled Banner
A look at some controversial, and botched, renditions of our national anthem
BBQ Primer
Good times in the backyard
Hot Dogs Galore
In honor of National Hot Dog Month, some answers to those dogging questions

Historical Stuff

History of the Declaration of Independence
The formal declaration announcing the separation of the colonies from Great Britain
Founders' Wisdom
Quotations from signers of the Declaration of Independence
American Revolution
Thirteen Colonies won independence from Great Britain and became the United States
Paul Revere
Bio of the man who warned the American colonists that the British forces were coming
Molly Pitcher
Read how this legendary Revolutionary War figure got her name
Boston Tea Party
Brief account of the conflict between British Parliament and American colonists before the Revolution
Francis Scott Key
Bio of the lawyer and poet who wrote The Start Spangled Banner