CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY
America Only Turns 250 Once
Celebrate this historic milestone by helping your children discover the story behind Independence Day with a FREE 4-week journey from colonies to country.*
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, take your family on a 4-week journey through the events, people, and ideas that shaped our nation. Through reading, discussion, reflection, and optional hands-on activities, students will grow in historical understanding, character, and faith as they discover the story behind the 4th of July.
✔️ Perfect for kids ages 7-12
✔️ Flexible 4-week schedule
✔️ Delivered by email in two parts
✔️ Available free through July 4
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This July, Go Beyond Fireworks and Flags
Many children celebrate Independence Day without ever fully understanding the courage, sacrifice, and ideas that shaped America’s story.
America’s Road to Independence invites families to slow down and step into history together.
Over four weeks, students will follow the journey from colonies to country as they explore the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Along the way, they’ll encounter influential figures, wrestle with important questions about freedom and responsibility, and reflect on how faith and character shape the choices we make.
Designed to finish just before the 4th of July, this experience helps children connect the celebration of Independence Day with the history behind it in a meaningful and memorable way.
What’s Included in the Unit Study?
This literature-rich study combines reading, discussion, reflection, and optional hands-on activities designed to help history come alive for the whole family.
Families will explore:
- The growing tensions between the colonies and Great Britain
- Key events that led to the American Revolution
- The people and ideas behind the Declaration of Independence
- Discussions about freedom, courage, responsibility, and faith
- Meaningful reflection questions designed to encourage deeper thinking
- Optional family activities like colonial cooking and candle making
- Connections between America’s history and the values we still celebrate today
The companion book required for the study is not included. See below.
A Simple Companion Book to Guide the Journey
This unit study is designed to be used alongside the companion book What Is the Declaration of Independence?
The book is widely available online for around $3.99 (up to $7.99) and helps guide many of the readings and discussions throughout the study.
Designed for Real Summer Schedules
This unit study is scheduled to be delivered June 7 so you can start the 4-week journey on June 8 and finish July 3, just in time to celebrate. However, you can join any time and adjust the schedule to fit your summer.
Whether you complete the study in four weeks, start June 8, or wait to start on Independence day, the goal is simple: helping your children better understand the story behind the celebration.
The study is ideal for ages 7–12, but many activities can easily include younger and older siblings, making it a meaningful family experience.
Some optional activities may require additional preparation or materials depending on how far your family wants to take the experience. For example, students may choose to simply watch how colonial candle making worked, or try creating candles themselves.
Unit Study Delivery
After signing up, families will receive the unit study PDF in two parts, delivered straight to your inbox:
Part 1 : Delivered June 7
- Week 1: Tensions Rise (Background - 1770)
- Week 2: The Colonists Respond (1771 - 1774)
Part 2: Delivered June 20
- Week 3: War Begins (1775)
- Week 4: A New Nation (1776)
Start Your Independence Day Journey
Give your family more than another holiday celebration, give them the opportunity to discover the people, ideas, sacrifices, and faith that helped shape America’s story.
Click below to sign up for your free 4-week unit study through July 4 (A $39 value).
*The book What Is the Declaration of Independence? is not included and required to complete the unit study.
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Extend your journey leading up to Independence Day with these optional titles!
Get a deeper perspective on the people and events that shaped the creation of the United States of America. Books noted with a star (*) are scheduled as optional in the unit study but are not required.
George vs. George*
Ages: 8-11
See the Revolution from both sides of the battle. This engaging and beautifully illustrated book helps children think critically about history by comparing the perspectives of George Washington and King George III, making the American Revolution more balanced, memorable, and meaningful.
King George: What Was His Problem?
Ages: 10-14
History has never been this fun. Packed with surprising true stories, humor, and vivid details, this fast-paced look at the American Revolution keeps kids entertained while helping them deeply understand the people, drama, and events behind the founding of America.
What Was the Boston Tea Party?*
Ages: 8-11
With lively storytelling, kid-friendly explanations, and exciting facts about the American Revolution, this book helps children build historical knowledge, strengthen reading confidence, and connect with an important moment in history in a way that feels both educational and entertaining.
Give Me Liberty!*
Ages: 10-18+
History comes alive in this gripping story of America’s fight for independence. Through vivid storytelling, historical artwork, and primary sources, Russell Freedman helps young readers understand the events, people, and ideals that led to the Declaration of Independence and continue to shape America today.
Who Was Paul Revere?
Ages: 8-10
Discover the real man behind the legendary midnight ride. This engaging biography brings Paul Revere and Revolutionary America to life with exciting stories, fun historical details, and accessible illustrations that make history memorable for young readers.
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