1700s
How the Liberty Bell was cracked, according the boy who said he broke it (1915)
Here is one theory about how the Liberty Bell was cracked, according to an old man who confessed to breaking the famous bell when he was just a boy.
Here is one theory about how the Liberty Bell was cracked, according to an old man who confessed to breaking the famous bell when he was just a boy.
Here’s a selection of vintage 4th of July postcards to celebrate Independence Day, all dating back to the first two decades of the 20th century!
We’ve gathered recipes, tips and more great picnic ideas from the ’70s so you can have a fab summer celebration, retro-style!
Here are three super-simple no-bake pie recipes for you All-American no-bake blueberry pie & Blueberry fluff are easy to make, and perfectly festive for summertime and all the patriotic holidays!
There’s so much history packed into the history of the American flag, that doesn’t only represent the states in the country, but the evolution of the USA.
Hot dog shapes turn plain food into party fare – and fun! Here’s how to make your hot dog turn into a fun edible treat, plus ways to stuff them with cheese and other wonderful stuff.
The Boston Tea Party resulted from at least four important historical factors, and was, in fact, the catalyst for the Revolutionary war for independence.
This star-shaped dessert seems so very American. It starts with red Jello, and has a white layer with marshmallows, then is topped with blueberries — a fruit that is native to North America.
If you’re bringing dessert to this year’s 4th of July potluck, these easy patriotic Jell-O desserts have an all-American appeal that everyone will love.
The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human
They’ll all want seconds on the Fourth when you serve this festive and patriotic flag-design Stars & stripes dessert! It’s also perfect for the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays.
Here’s how to make a spectacular red, white and blue Jello dessert – the perfect retro treat for 4th of July, Memorial day or any other patriotic holiday!
There are three ways to avoid the lockjaw (tetanus) that reaps its annual harvest after the 4th of July. One way is by not using explosives on the day we celebrate.
Now that firecrackers, caps and gunpowder are no longer in fashion for fourth of July celebrations, it is rather difficult sometimes to think of ways in which we will be allowed to do honor to the greatest of our legal holidays.
Here are some sweet, small-town photos from the 4th of July parade, picnic and other carefree fun of the Independence Day celebrations in Vale, Oregon on July 4, 1941.
Hail the red, white and blueberry. A simple summer dessert that’s frozen fantastic. Hurray for the magic of Eagle Brand! It’s the secret to this
Forefathers’ 4th How the great day was celebrated a hundred years ago Customs of old times / Powder and firecrackers were expensive and the noise
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