Founding Feats
This document was signed in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation.
What is the US Constitution?
This condiment is America’s most popular topping for hot dogs.
What is mustard?
This king ruled Britain during the American Revolution.
Who is King George III
These grilled meat and veggie combinations are popular at Independence Day cookouts and take their name from a word that means “small pieces.”
What are kabobs?
Francis Scott Key wrote this anthem while watching the British bombard Fort McHenry in 1814.
He famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
The world’s largest annual hot dog eating contest is held here every 4th of July.
Where is Coney Island?
This famous winter camp tested George Washington’s leadership as his troops faced hunger and disease.
What is Valley Forge?
The first version of this chilly treat was hand-cranked by colonists in the 18th century and became an Independence Day tradition — even George Washington reportedly spent $200 on it in one summer!
What is ice cream?
This folk anthem, written in 1940 by Woody Guthrie, was partly a response to “God Bless America,” offering a view of the whole country — “from the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters.”
What is "This Land is Your Land"
This signer of the Declaration had the largest and most famous signature — so much so that his name became slang for a signature.
Who is John Hancock?
This president hosted the first 4th of July picnic at the White House.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Before turning traitor, this American general was once hailed as a hero of Saratoga.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
This cookout side dish traces its roots to Native American and early colonial recipes, and its sweet-and-savory taste often includes molasses or brown sugar with pork.
What are baked beans?
This song, with music by Samuel A. Ward and lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates, includes the famous line “purple mountain majesties.”
what is "America the Beautiful"
Two future presidents died on the same July 4th — exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Name either one.
Who is Thomas Jefferson or John Adams?
The world record for most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes was set by this competitive eater.
Who is Joey Chestnut?
Because Congress couldn’t tax, the army often depended on donations from wealthy individuals like this Philadelphia seamstress, famous for sewing the first flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
These small, round fruits, scientifically called Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme, are often grilled whole or halved in skewers and prized for their sweet, tangy flavor.
In this hit pop song, the singer talks about moving her hips like yeah and nodding her head like yeah — a party anthem for backyard cookouts.
What is "Party in the U.S.A"?
Name the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Ben Franklin?
This U.S. President is said to have held the first official barbecue at the White House, featuring a whole ox roasted and served with “old Virginia” sauce.
Who is Lyndon B Johnson?
The shortage of this critical resource forced General Washington to suspend large military operations in the winter of 1776.
What is ammo or gunpowder?
Sometimes nicknamed “rocket” in Britain, this peppery green shares a name with a projectile firework and is often tossed into salads for a spicy kick.
Nicknamed “The Boss,” this rock legend’s 1984 hit became an anthem sometimes misunderstood as purely patriotic despite its critique of post-Vietnam America.
Who is Bruce Springsteen?