Let Freedom Ring!

Next Tuesday marks the 247^th anniversary of America’s independence. While you’re enjoying the outdoors with family and friends — camping, barbecuing, hanging out at the pool, and/or watching the customary Fourth of July fireworks — you might want to share some of these interesting facts:

Did you know?

The official vote declaring America’s independence from Britain actually took place on July 2, 1776. We celebrate on the 4^th because that was the day when the declaration was published in papers.
Fireworks have been a part of Fourth of July festivities since the first anniversary celebration, in 1777.
Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on fireworks.
It is estimated that Americans will eat 150 million hot dogs over the Fourth of July weekend.

For more interesting facts about Independence Day, read Hocking College’s “Fifteen Fun Facts about the Fourth of July.”

How will you celebrate?

Looking for the best firework display? The Travel put together a countdown list of the top ten cities with the best firework displays, with Washington, D.C., Boston and New York City topping the list.

Want to celebrate at home instead of putting up with the crowds? Check out “50 Things to Do on July 4 ^th that Are Fun and Family-Friendly” from Women’s Day.

Whatever festivity you choose, we hope you have a fun and safe Fourth of July!

Tours Celebrating the American Revolution

The Freedom Trail (MA)

Explore Boston's historic sites named in honor of those who demanded fair treatment from their government and who helped catalyze the formation of the United States of America.

Washington Slept Here (NJ)

Follow the Continental Army’s march from Princeton to Morristown after the Ten Crucial Days campaign in 1777 and hear about the war’s impact on the people who lived in the towns and villages here.

Overmountain Victory Trail (NC)

This trail traces part of the route of the backcountry Patriot militiamen who crossed the mountains to attack the advancing British Loyalist forces at the Battle of Kings Mountain, a critical turning point in the American Revolution.

Follow the French (NY)

Learn about America’s first alliance and the critical period when French troops arrived in Westchester to join the Americans in their fight for independence and in making the crucial decision to attack the British in Yorktown.

Explore all our tours (245 and counting!) at travelstorys.com.