Independence Days
Jimmy Stewart Films
Keys to the Kingdom
Off the Beaten Path
American History
100
Americans wear these three colors on July 4th.
What is red, white, and blue.
Fun fact: red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue symbolizes vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
100
Jimmy Stewart's friend in the 1950 film Harvey is this animal.
What is a rabbit.
Fun Fact: Harvey is a human-sized, invisible rabbit.
100
You have to call this person if you lose the key to your house.
What is a locksmith.
Fun Fact: There are some keys that locksmiths cannot reproduce, including restricted keys, which are covered by U.S. patent laws.
100
These campfire desserts are made with graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars.
What is s'mores.
Fun Fact: National S'mores day is August 10th.
100
On January 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accords were signed, putting an end to this conflict.
What is the Vietnam War.
200
This document was adopted on July 4, 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence.
200
In this 1952 film, Jimmy Stewart plays Button the Clown, and the name of the film is also the tagline for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
What is The Greatest Show on Earth.
200
This is the southernmost city in the Florida Keys.
What is Key West.
200
Instead of taking the interstate highways all the way from Chicago to Las Angeles, you can take preserved sections of this famed route to add some variety and local color to your trip.
What is Route 66.
200
Celebrations of this American anniversary in 1976 included fireworks, a visit from Queen Elizabeth, parades, and a wagon train pilgrimage.
What is the Bicentennial.
Fun Fact: On behalf of the British people, the Queen gifted to the United States the Bicentennial Bell, a replica of the Liberty Bell that hangs at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
300
In 1982, the Canadian holiday known as Dominion Day was renamed to this.
What is Canada Day.
300
Jimmy Stewart portrays this famous big ban leader in the eponymous 1954 film.
Who is Glenn Miller.
300
This key fits every door in a hotel or other building.
What is a master key.
300
If you are camping and run out of matches, you are told to rub two of these together to start a fire.
What are sticks.
Fun Fact: Those who have mastered this technique can start a fire in 10-15 minutes.
300
Rock-n-Roll musician Jimi Hendrix is remembered for his unique rendition of the patriotic song, which he recorded in 1969.
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner".
400
On Canada Day, many Canadians display the flag, which has this symbol on it.
What is a maple leaf.
Fun Fact: Maple trees are abundant in Canada. Canada provides 75% of he world's maple syrup.
400
Jimmy Stewart stars as Charles Lindbergh in this 1957 film that depicts Lindbergh's career.
What is Spirit of St. Louis.
400
Mayors sometimes honor distinguished visitors with this key.
What is the key to the city.
Fun Fact: This was a medieval tradition that is still used to this day.
400
Instead of a mattress, campers sleep in this.
What is a sleeping bag.
400
This civil rights leader known for supporting peaceful protest delivered a speech in 1967 opposing the Vietnam War and calling for peace.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
500
On July 14, Bastille Day is celebrated in this country.
What is France.
500
In this 1955 film, Jimmy Stewart plays an ex-pilot who is recalled to the U.S. Air Force during the Cold War.
What is Strategic Air Command.
500
Every night, the Ceremony of Keys takes place in this London structure that houses the Crown Jewels.
What is the Tower of London.
500
When speeding down the road in a convertible while on vacation, you might think of this 1964 song by Roger Miller.
What is "King of the Road".
500
This eccentric singer's 1975 tune "Philadelphia Freedom" was written as a tribute to Billie Jean King's Philadelphia Freedoms tennis team.
Who is Elton John.