Learn all about the history of how Independence Day came to be at Why Do We Celebrate The 4th of July? and Fourth of July Celebrations Database

Strike up the band with this page full of links and songs at The 4th of July Page

To read biographies on America's founding fathers, go to Colonial Hall

For information on Old Glory, the U.S. Flag, go to the Flags of the USA

For a list of speeches and declarations, try the Emanicipation Proclamation, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States of America, The Bill of Rights and The Gettysburg Address

For facts and history of that famous Ellis Island statue, try The Statue of Liberty - National Park Service and also Ellis Island - Through America's Gateway

To see a virtual fireworks show, go to Boston's Fourth of July - Webcam and to hear the firecracker whizzes, try Fireworks -Ready, Set, Pow!

Click here to find out how to Create Your Own Fireworks Show!

Learn how to have a safe 4th of July at InteliHealth - John Hopkins Fireworks Safety Information or National Council on Fireworks Safety, Inc.

To learn more about the symbols of this day of freedom, go to Annie's 4th of July Symbols & Things Page

To search for a city in which to see a fourth of July Parade, go to Festivals

What's the story behind the crack on the Liberty Bell? Read on!

What's more American than apple pie? Get a taste of serveral different varieties of pie recipes at Recipes or Moms Apple Pie