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For School age

Historical charades

Dress as Historical character party

Photo shoot: dress as Uncle Sam, Statue of Liberty

American Girl themed party (new era each year)

Contests (with prizes, of course): Who can name the most states, capitals, presidents, etc.

Watch a historical movie

Put on a historical play or puppet show

Make a pictorial time line, include yourselves

Research family history/roots (family tree)

Play a history trivia game

Wear silly hats, red hair, star garland, pins, etc.

Leave thunder sticks around, make up cheers

Make a time capsule

Learn Pledge of Allegiance

Learn national anthem

Summers in U.S., take advantage of free concerts in the park, watch parades, barbeque with relatives, decorate bikes for neighborhood parade etc.