Visit the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials

Pay your respect to each and every Massachusetts soldier who died in combat in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam memorial is located at Green Hill Park.

All 191 soldiers from Worcester County that lost their lives in the Korean war are honored at the Korean War Memorial. The Korean War memorial is located in downtown Worcester.

 As we celebrate America we should take a moment and if we can, swing buy and give remembrance of those who served and gave their lives.

Read the Declaration of Independence on City Hall

in 1776, Isaiah Thomas gave the first ever public reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of City Hall. Thomas was the publisher of Massachusetts Spy, which had recently moved headquarters from Boston to Worcester in order to keep away from the British.

Celebrate America by reading the Declaration of Independence at City Hall. 

Eat as Many Coney Island Hot Dogs as Possible

The 60 foot hot dog sign beckons you. Around since 1918, George's Coney Island hot dogs are a Worcester staple. And nothing is more American than a hot dog.

Fly the Flag Proudly

Fly the American flag, and add Massachusetts' flag just lower, and celebrate the birth of our nation and Massachusetts' legacy. Today, while our country is not and will not be perfect, it offers an amazing opportunity to so many to experience so much. 

We should continue to strive to be the best state in the best country in the wo

Take a Bike Ride Down Major Taylor Boulevard

Marshall "Major" Taylor was the first black athlete to win an international competition. In 1899, Taylor won the 1 mile track cycling championship. Today in Worcester, Major Taylor Boulevard runs through downtown.

The first bicycle made in America was built in Worcester. The idea for the first bicycle originated in England so it was appropriate that it was  made by an Englishman, W.H. Pierce. It was constructed in 1878 at Stowe’s shop on Cypress Street in Worcester. In April 9th of the following year, the Worcester Bicycle Club was formed. Bicycles continued to gain in popularity with 175 sold in Worcester during 1888.

Volunteer or Give

It is a beautiful weekend, but one element that has always separated America from the rest of the world was as Alexis de Tocqueville wrote:

"I must say that I have seen Americans make a great deal of real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances in which they hardly ever failed to lend a faithful support to one another."

It is core to our American spirit

Fireworks Just Feel American

This weekend's fireworks range from towns like Auburn to the big displays like Worcester on Saturday night. Regardless where you live in the state, there are fireworks close to your home. And if not - pack a bag. 

SEE THE TOWNS AND TIMES HERE

Enjoy the display and wish America a Happy Birthday.

Enjoy a Budweiser at Worcester's Oldest Bar, Moynagh's Tavern

Moynagh's has been around since the 1930s and holds the title of Worcester's oldest bar. What better beer to drink than America's beer, Budweiser - first introduced in 1876. 

Check Out the Independence Day Celebration at Old Sturbridge Village 

Old Sturbridge's celebration starts on July 2 and goes right through July 4th

Celebrate Independence day with family and friends at the weekend celebration in Sturbridge. Citizens will have a chance to partake in many different events throughout the weekend including farm yard games, 19th century baseball and more. 

Recognize We Can Vent - a Lot - and No One Can Stop Us

One of the great things about America (and we are especially good at it in Rhode Island) is we get to complain about any little, or big, thing - our President, the Governor, traffic, the weather, the media (some days especially the media) and anything else we can think of.

We have freedom of speech, freedom of the press and freedom of expression.

In many countries around the world, those freedoms have far greater limitations. In some countries making certain comments get you jailed.

Baseball is Still Recognized as America's Game and the Bravehearts are Worcester's Team 

Worcester has a storied baseball history -

- In 1867, Candy Cummings, of Ware, MA and while pitching for the Brooklyn Stars, threw the first ever curveball in Worcester. 

- Major League Baseball's first ever perfect game was thrown by Lee Richmond of the Worcester Worcesters, of the National League,  on June 12, 1880. The site of the perfect game is now on the campus of Becker College.

- In 1892, the Worcester Worcesters were dropped from Major League Baseball's National League and the franchise rights were sold and moved to Philadelphia. Soe of the players on the Worcesters packed up their things too and and played on the Philadelphia Phillies.

- "Casey at the Bat" was written by Worcester's own Ernest Thayer and published in 1888.

Volunteer to Help Veterans Out 

Volunteering is always a great thing and a great feeling, no question. 

But how about volunteering to help veterans in need this independence day weekend. 

This is sure to make the weekend go from good to great. 

Stroll Through Elm Park 

Elm Park in Worcester was the first public park in the United States in 1854.

Catch the Massachusett's Symphony Orchestra at the Independence Day Celebration 

The Mass Symphony Orchestra was supposed to play at the Worcester Independence Day celebration on July 1, but it was postponed and they will play in the celebration on July 2  so your in luck. 

Check them out as they play all kinds of patriotic music to get you pumped for the Monday holiday and of course fireworks. 

March on the Worcester Courthouse in Honor of Daniel Shays

Daniel Shays led farmers in the first organized protest of the Federal government, known as Shay's rebellion, and marched on the Worcester Courthouse to protest higher taxes.