Independence Day: Birth of a Nation – July 4th

This day commemorates the Declaration of Independence’s adoption by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, marking the United States’ birth as a new, free nation.

The Declaration of Independence is a seminal document in American history, declaring the thirteen American colonies independent from British rule. Its adoption laid the foundation for the principles of liberty, freedom, and individual rights—values that continue to shape the United States.

Independence Day is often celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and other public and private events honoring the nation’s history, government, and traditions.

  1. Fairfax High School
    https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/19228/
    Fairfax High School
    3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA
  2. George Washington’s Mount Vernon
    https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/an-american-celebration/
    George Washington’s Mount Vernon
    3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA
    Tuesday, July 4, 2023
    9 AM – 5 PM