An article by Pauline Maier explaining history and meaning of the Fourth of July.

Features free MP3 downloads of patriotic tunes and classical works that include them, as well as early American music.

A Christian perspective on the holiday. Learn about its history as well as what the Bible says about freedom and independence.

Features a history of the fourth of July from PBS.

Includes historic documents, quotations from the Founding Fathers, poems, song lyrics, and seasonal activities.

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.

Offers an extensive history of the holiday, complete with chronologies, an overview of oral traditions, historic speeches, legislation, and stories.

Explains the difference between the two holidays and tells why each is important to U.S. citizens.

A virtual celebration of America's birthday.

Provides brief historical articles for children and adults, as well as links to historical documents. Graphics intensive.