Independence
Day Ideas
Celebrate the 4th a little differently this year. Try one of these tips,
or put your own spin on an activity that celebrates our freedom and embraces
civic responsibility and citizenship.
• Take a culinary
tour of our nation! Serve up Virginia ham, Idaho potatoes, Wisconsin cheese,
Texas toast, and Georgia peach pie! Decorate your table or summer picnic
with colorful
dinnerware and accessories.
• For a low-key soiree, curl up with a
good book and brush up on your American history. Or invite a few friends
over to screen Independence
Day and chomp on some all-American burgers, shakes, and fries.
• Dress up in red, white, and blue and find a celebration near you
at festivals.com, where you can
search for events around the world by keyword or region.
• Celebrate our nation's birthday in our
nation's capital! Tour the D.C. attractions and watch The
National Independence Day Parade. Visit Travelocity
to plan your getaway.
• Show your patriotism and pride, and display a flag
on your porch. Then, use your day off to write to legislators about an
issue that's important to you. Visit http://congress.org/
for contact info.
• Teach a child the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge of Allegiance,
or discuss the significance of historical figures or events with older
kids. Visit with neighboring veterans or civic leaders who can share their
firsthand experiences with you and your family. Check out the American
Experience at PBS.org,
a site devoted to teaching kids about U.S. history. Or try the Smithsonian
National Museum of American History, and take a virtual tour of America's
past.
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