Learn 4th of July crafts and about our Independence Day (The Fourth of July) in the United States!

That means it's time to learn 4th of July crafts and history.

Why do we celebrate our Independence Day on the 4th of July in the United States, McAveler?

I thought you'd never ask, Mimi.

Come on, let's jump back to July 4th, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Look, there's the Liberty Bell!

It was first called the State House Bell and later the Liberty Bell by those who were in favor of abolishing slavery.

That crack didn't make it stop ringing until 1846.

Let's see what we can learn in a place called Independence Hall. That is where something called the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776.

That was a very important day in our history and that is why we celebrate our Independence Day on July 4th.

Look McAveler, there is the wedding of George Washington and Martha Custis!

Yes, Mimi. George Washington was a general in later called the father of our country. Look how they dress!

Gadzooks, it would take all day to get dressed up like that!

It looks so enchanting, McAveler. I wish I could dress in a gown like that.

Makes me hungry just thinking about it, Mimi. Hey, I wonder what kind of food they ate? Look at those yummy little cakes on the table.

Sir, excuse me, can you please tell us the name of those little cakes on the table?

Why, everyone knows those are Johnny Cakes! Are you not from here, children?

Your clothing and manner of speech are most peculiar!

No sir, we're just visiting to learn about 4th of July crafts. Thank you for the information! We better be going now.

Mimi, let's ask Mom and Dad to make Johnny Cakes for dinner tonight.

Yes! Yes! Cries Mimi, excitedly. McAveler, this was such a wonderful adventure! Thank you for taking me along.

You're welcome Mimi. Hey I have a surprise! Want to see more of our beautiful land?

Wow, that was awesome. We have to go there next!

McAveler, what 4th of July crafts can we make to celebrate Independence Day when we get home?

Well, that little round, bald headed man with the funny spectacles we spoke with was wearing a colorful pendant around his neck.

He must have been a hero or something so let's make a red, white, and blue Lincoln penny necklace/pendant to wear on the 4th of July AND on February 12, Lincoln's birthday!

McAveler, you shouldn't talk about other people like that. What if he was someone who signed the Declaration of Independence? Like Benjamin Franklin or someone?

4th of July crafts are great fun and very educational!