From: Darren Smith - About Guide to U.S./Canadian Parks Revolutionary War With the Fourth of July just around the corner, take the opportunity to visit one of the many U.S. national parks that commemorate people, places, and events surrounding the American Revolution, from Moores Creek National Battlefield to Valley Forge National Historical Park. http://usparks.about.com/cs/revwarsitesnatl/index.htm Revolutionary War Resources These web sites provide educational and historical information, including links to documents, maps, letters, and timelines of America during the Age of Revolution. http://usparks.about.com/cs/revwarinfo/index.htm Birthplace of a Nation Take a visit to Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park, which preserves much of our Colonial, Revolutionary, and Federal-period heritage, including Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted. http://usparks.about.com/library/weekly/aa070100.htm Minuteman National Historical Park This 965-acre Massachusetts park preserves significant historic sites associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution as well as The Wayside, home of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Sidney. http://usparks.about.com/library/weekly/aa070399.htm Colonial National Historical Park Enjoy a free Independence Day Celebration in Yorktown, Virginia, including a foot race, parade, arts and crafts, musical entertainment, and fireworks. For further information, call 757-890-3300. http://usparks.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fcolo%2Findex.htm Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Celebrate America's 225th anniversary of independence with five days of free special events and programs (June 30 - July 4) at St. Louis' historic Old Courthouse. http://usparks.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fjeff%2FNupdate3.htm _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com