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One of the co-signers of the Declaration of Independence and later President of the United States, John Adams wrote his wife in 1776 this little note talking about something he thought was going to be kind of a big deal:

The second day of July 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.

Now, his prediction was two days off, but the idea that this piece of paper was going to create a yearly celebration was spot on.

If you are wondering what to do this year for the Fourth of July, think about taking a Bluegreen vacation to Colonial Williamsburg to gain a true sense of what the celebration is truly about. Patriotism rings clear as the Liberty Bell in this town, so hop on over for a historical celebration of the document that changed the Americas forever.

Colonial Williamsburg looks, well, Colonial. As many of the buildings around the city, and the College of William and Mary have been preserved and refurbished to retain their original architectural look, walking through the streets that Thomas Jefferson once crossed makes celebrating the holiday all the more unique.

Colonial Williamsburg puts on a celebration to match this country’s spectacular history. Watch this living history center come to life as real-life actors stroll the streets and wait in historic houses to depict the days before the American Revolution.

Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums will of course perform during this special Independence Day celebration, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence will be performed. All these events and displays lead up to the grand finale…. a huge courtyard picnic and awesome fireworks display. Sit back, munch on your picnic, talk with your family and loved ones and enjoy the display above as the skies light up in a performance fit for a king, or Patriot.

If you’re thinking about taking a Bluegreen vacation to Patrick Henry Square in Williamsburg during the Fourth of July, rest assured it will be fun-filled and accessible to family members of all ages. This historic city works hard to create a Fourth of July event that truly recognizes where this country came from. Put a little history in your Bluegreen vacation and head towards one of the bases in the Cradle of Democracy.

Bluegreen’s resort, Patrick Henry Square, is ideally located for your Fourth of July visit, as it is near the events celebrated within this historic city.

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