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Learn about popular holidays celebrated in the United States

Learn about popular holidays like Valentine's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and more.

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Collection Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May to honor Americans serving in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Collection Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
Collection Constitution Day
Constitution Day

Constitution Day falls on September 17 or an adjacent weekday, if that date falls on a weekend or holiday.

Collection Halloween
Halloween

Halloween is celebrated annually on October 31.

Collection Independence Day
Independence Day

A day Americans commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. View our galleries of historical documents that set the foundation for the United States and find resources on the American flag.

Collection Juneteenth
Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. See also our Bill of Rights Collection and our International Day of Democracy Collection.

Collection Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Collection Memorial Day
Memorial Day

Memorial Day honors all Americans who have died in service to their country. It falls on the last Monday in May.

Collection National Submarine Day
National Submarine Day

April 11 was the day the Navy acquired its first modern submarined, named Holland VI. It not only honors the submarine, the historic day or the Navy, but also the rich history that submarines have in this country...

Collection Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day
Collection Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day

Learn about the origins of Valentine's Day and also download some cool printables.

Collection Veterans Day
Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a special day for honoring all who have served in the armed forces. The origins of the holiday date back to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who proclaimed Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 to mark the...

Collection Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays

During the winter months, we celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year!

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Part 4: The Path to Victory

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Part 4: The Path to Victory
After the victory at Saratoga, Patriot and British forces eventually find themselves in a stalemate around New York City with neither side able to achieve any significant victories. Frustrated by lack...
Part 3: The Saratoga Campaign

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Part 3: The Saratoga Campaign
In the summer of 1777, British General John Burgoyne launched the Saratoga Campaign, with the goal of cutting off New England from the rest of the colonies. Burgoyne's plan ultimately fails due to a...
Part 2: The War Begins

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Part 2: The War Begins
The First Continental Congress failed in its attempts to peacefully force Britain to repeal the Coercive Acts. When more British troops are sent to Boston, Massachusetts to restore order, New England...
Part 1: The Road to Revolution

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Part 1: The Road to Revolution
This introductory segment sets the stage for the causes of the American Revolutionary War. To help shoulder the cost of maintaining the British Empire, Parliament imposed a series of taxes on the 13...
The Ninety-Six Star Fort | Curiosity Trek!

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The Ninety-Six Star Fort | Curiosity Trek!
The Ninety-Six National Historic Site located in Greenwood, SC was the site of two battles in the American Revolution. This location figured prominently in the Southern Campaign in the American...
Major Patrick Ferguson's Cairn | Curiosity Trek!

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Major Patrick Ferguson's Cairn | Curiosity Trek!
Visitors to Kings Mountain National Park may have noticed a grave marker with a massive pile of rocks behind it. What is the story of this unusual monument? This is the grave of Major Patrick Ferguson...
A Letter from the Swamp Fox | Curiosity Trek!

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A Letter from the Swamp Fox | Curiosity Trek!
In this episode of Curiosity Trek!, The Georgetown County Museum is proud to showcase an impressive piece of Revolutionary War history- A handwritten letter from Francis Marion, also known as “The...
Tree-mendous Angles!

Lesson

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Tree-mendous Angles!

This lesson helps 3rd graders explore angles (right, acute, obtuse) by designing Christmas trees with specific angle requirements using protractors. They'll also practice identifying these angles in...

My Thanksgiving Plate Writing Activity

Document

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My Thanksgiving Plate Writing Activity
Strengthen student writing skills while honoring diversity in the classroom with this Thanksgiving writing activity. Vocabulary cards included.
Pumpkin Decorating & Sphereical Volume

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Pumpkin Decorating & Sphereical Volume

Students will engage in a pumpkin decorating contest to explore finding the volume of spheres, or in this case, approximating to real-world spherical objects.

Picking Pumpkins (Measurement)

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Picking Pumpkins (Measurement)

Students will explore the concept of measurement by using rulers and yardsticks to measure various fall-themed objects. They will learn to select the appropriate tool for different lengths and apply...

The U.S. Army's Birthday | History In A Nutshell Shorts

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The U.S. Army's Birthday | History In A Nutshell Shorts
The date of June 14th is the birthday of the United States Army! Founded on this day in 1775, the US Army’s origins are traced back to the old Continental Army, which was formed to fight against the...
Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!

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Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!
This is a close up of Lt. George Dixon's $20 gold coin which saved his life at the Battle of Shiloh. The inscription reads: "Shiloh April 6th, 1862 My Life Preserver G.E.D."
SC National Guard | Carolina Snaps

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SC National Guard | Carolina Snaps
The South Carolina National Guard includes the Army and Air National Guard units. The SC Army National Guard dates back to 1670 and was reorganized into the current National Guard system in 1903 when...
Why Are Army Bombers on an Aircraft Carrier? | History In A Nutshell Shorts "Remember the Alamo!" | History In A Nutshell Shorts

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"Remember the Alamo!" | History In A Nutshell Shorts
During the Texas Revolution, Fort Alamo, located in present-day San Antonio, fell to President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s Mexican troops on March 6, 1836. This siege between Mexican forces and...