The library celebrated the 4^th of July by closing its doors for the entire day. We all hope that everyone had a great day off and enjoyed their cookouts and fireworks. Want to learn more about why we celebrate Independence Day? Our library has several books (and ebooks) to help you learn more about how the United States became free from Britain. Try these out to start:

• The American Revolution in the Southern Colonies Call Number: E230.5 .S7 R87 2009

 

• The First American Army: The untold story of George Washington and the men behind America's first fight for freedom Call Number:   E259 .C43 2005

 

• Battles of the American Revolution: Battle maps and charts of the American Revolution Call Number: E230 .C322 1968

• Daily Life during the American Revolution Call Number: E209 .V655 2003

  

• Ropes of the Revolution: The tale of the Boston Tea Party Call Number: JUV Gundersonz

  

•  The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence Call Number: JUV 973.4 George

• Voices of Revolutionary America: Contemporary accounts of daily life (ebook) 

• The American Revolution: A concise history (ebook)