Fourth of July

American Patriotic Music
Features free MP3 downloads of patriotic tunes and classical works that include them, as well as early American music.
http://www.amclassical.com/patriotic.shtml

Annie's 4th of July Page
A Christian perspective on the holiday. Learn about its history as well as what the Bible says about freedom and independence.
http://www.annieshomepage.com/fourth.html

A Capitol Fourth
Features a history of the fourth of July from PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth/history.html

Celebrating the Fourth of July at The Holiday Zone
Includes historic documents, quotations from the Founding Fathers, poems, song lyrics, and seasonal activities.
http://www.theholidayzone.com/fourth/index.html

Colonial Hall: The Biographies of the Founding Fathers
Features biographical sketches of many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Sketches are reproduced from the book Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, originally published in 1829.
http://www.colonialhall.com/biography.php

Fourth of July
Information from the Census Bureau counting the number of ways Americans spend money on fireworks and attend parks.
http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/life/symbceleb/fourth_july.html

Fourth of July Celebrations Database
Offers an extensive history of the holiday, complete with chronologies, an overview of oral traditions, historic speeches, legislation, and stories.
http://www.american.edu/heintze/fourth.htm

The Fourth of July vs. Flag Day
Explains the difference between the two holidays and tells why each is important to U.S. citizens.
http://www.heritage-flag.com/flagday.htm

Happy 4th of July
A virtual celebration of America's birthday.
http://members.tripod.com/~flowerk/July4th.html

Happy 4th of July! Celebrate America's Birthday
Provides brief historical articles for children and adults, as well as links to historical documents. Graphics intensive.
http://www.just4kidsmagazine.com/beacon4god/july4.html

Independence Day - The 4th of July
Includes historical documents and patriotic music.
http://wilstar.com/holidays/july4.htm

Independence Day on the Net
Includes the story of Independence Day, the Declaration of Independence, virtual fireworks, and downloadables.
http://www.holidays.net/independence/

Independence Inn
Includes ideas for cookouts, history, and links.
http://www.geocities.com/IndependenceInn/index.html

Kate.net: Happy 4th of July
Free 4th of July screensavers, wallpapers, and graphics; also includes dozens of links to others patriotic sites on the 'Net.
http://www.kate.net/holidays/4thjuly/

Kat's Patriotic Pages
Poetry, song lyrics and cartoons with a pro-American theme.
http://www.minibite.com/america/index.htm

Lolly's July 4th Page
Includes trivia, historical information, and recipes.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/3902/july4.html

Making Sense of the Fourth of July
An article by Pauline Maier explaining history and meaning of the Fourth of July.
http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/life/symbceleb/makingsense_fourth.html

4th of July Celebration
Independence Day Celebration with curriculum resources for homeschool.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/7623/july.html

4th of July Celebrations
Provides list of fireworks and other family-friendly festivities across the US on Independence Day.
http://travelwithkids.about.com/od/holidays/a/Fourthofjuly.htm

4th of July Fun
Family site includes clip art, poetry, Victorian postcards, patriotic posters, craft ideas, and kids activities.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/2366/

The 4th of July Patriotic Fantasy
Patriotic MIDI files and U.S. historical documents.
http://www.wilstar.net/holidays/july4.htm

What Presidents Did on the Fourth of July
Chronology gives information on what the presidents were doing on the Fourth of July during their tenures.
http://gurukul.american.edu/heintze/FourthPres.htm

Wikipedia: Independence Day (United States)
Provides a brief history of the holiday, along with trivia and an overview of traditions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)