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We know July Fourth as a day for parties, picnics and fireworks. But there are some fun facts about this holiday that you might not know. One of the greatest misconceptions about the Fourth of ...

Related: The History of the Fourth of July In a June 7 session in the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words ...

Nestled in his tan rocker recliner in the cozy confines of his “history room,” Erv Brinkhous gazes contentedly at the collection of things he has accumulated over his seven decades of life. There ...

In the evening, we enjoyed watching fireworks light up the sky. Why are we celebrating the Fourth of July? History shows that our country became independent from Great Britain in 1776. The day ...

The natural history museum has 14 million specimens ... Have it all during the Fourth of July in Myrtle Beach. There will be multiple fireworks shows to choose from, including Barefoot Landing ...

Test your knowledge of American History and the Fourth of July with CNN’s Independence Day Quiz. And be sure to watch CNN’s “The Fourth In America” special, featuring coast-to-coast ...

but there are some lesser-known facts about the Declaration of Independence that are... Between the fireworks and other festivities, settle in to watch a few of these 4th of July movies on ...