Fourth of July on the National Mall

Here it is, the day that we celebrate the birth of our nation, the Fourth of July. It was on this date in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was first read in Philadelphia, and the rest, as they say, is history. There will be celebrations going on all over the nation, and probably one near you. But one of the biggest and best we will visit at today’s FamSite.

The site is called Fourth of July on the National Mall, and is the National Park Service’s site for the festivities that will take place in Washington, D.C. One of the most spectacular events will be the celebration of the end to the four yearlong restoration project for the Washington Monument. There will be other activities as well, such as fireworks, music, exhibits, all starting with a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence at 10:00am.

This is an excellent place to visit today, and find out about what is going on in our nation’s capitol. Enjoy your visit here today, and then enjoy the rest of your holiday celebrating what is truly the land of the free and the home of the brave.

http://www.nps.gov/foth/July4/