Celebrate Independence Day

Thomas Jefferson, a Virginian, drafted the Declaration of Independence before it was adopted on July 4, 1776. Travel back in time at Colonial Williamsburg to see how 1776 Virginians might have celebrated the holiday.

But even though you may be learning about history -- that's no reason to forego fireworks. The Fourth of July Fireworks display kicks off over the Palace Green and Market Square at 9:15PM.