Here’s how to have a festive 4th of July with a vintage vibe!

If you’re bringing dessert to this year’s 4th of July potluck, these easy patriotic Jell-O desserts have an all-American appeal that everyone will love.

Why should hamburgers be limited only to the common, everyday variety? Why not dress them up -- especially for a July 4th cookout? Here are 14 retro hamburger recipes you might want to try.

We’ve gathered recipes, tips and more great picnic ideas from the ’70s so you can have a fab summer celebration, retro-style!

These 10 delicious classic mac & cheese recipes (many of which might be new to you!) are just right for a 4th of July potluck!

Here are three super-simple no-bake pie recipes for you All-American no-bake blueberry pie & Blueberry fluff are easy to make, and perfectly festive for summertime and all the patriotic holidays!

This star-shaped dessert seems so very American. It starts with red Jello, and has a white layer with marshmallows, then is topped with blueberries — a fruit that is native to North America.

Hail the red, white and blueberry. A simple summer dessert that’s frozen fantastic.

Pasta salad is the perfect summer holiday side dish. Make it vintage-style with these recipes from the 80s.

Here’s how to make a spectacular red, white and blue Jello dessert – the perfect retro treat for 4th of July, Memorial day or any other patriotic holiday!

The devilied egg is truly an American innovation -- and what better way to celebrate the most American holiday this year? Here are 22 different old-fashioned and divinely delicious deviled egg recipes for you to try!

Here’s a selection of vintage 4th of July postcards to celebrate Independence Day, all dating back to the first two decades of the 20th century!

There’s so much story packed into the history of the American flag and how its design adapted over nearly 200 years — in step with the evolution of our union.

As you celebrate Independence Day on this July 4th, we hope you enjoy this comprehensive history of the American flag — a retrospective that was originally published in 1976, the year the USA celebrated the Bicentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

While true independence was still a rebellion away in 1776, Americans celebrate its ultimate success on July 4th each year, the day our intentions were declared. Click here to see the full text of the iconic, foundational document that inspired the concept of constitutional republics the world over.

Here is one theory about how the Liberty Bell was cracked -- at least according to an old man who confessed to breaking the famous bell when he was just a boy.

The Boston Tea Party resulted from at least four important historical factors, and was, in fact, the catalyst for the Revolutionary war for independence.

How was Independence Day celebrated in the past? It varied a lot over the decades, but early on, there was cannon fire, great communal feasts in the village green, and all kinds of noisemakers and thundering sounds.

Here are some sweet, small-town photos from the 4th of July parade, picnic and other carefree fun of the Independence Day celebrations in Vale, Oregon on July 4, 1941.

Whether you’re looking for Fourth of July coloring pages, New Year’s coloring pages, or another bright and beautiful fireworks display, you’ve come to the right place, because these fireworks coloring pages and printable firecracker drawings offer a perfect way to celebrate.

Print one or more of these pages out, have some fun, and let the colors of fireworks and firecrackers light up your day!