* Declaration of Independence Ceremony: On July 4, 1976, a ceremony was held at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The ceremony included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a speech by President Gerald Ford, and a fireworks display.
* Bicentennial Wagon Train: A 2,000-mile wagon train traveled from Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to Boston, Massachusetts, to commemorate the journey of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The wagon train arrived in Boston on July 4, 1976.
* Bicentennial Bike Race: A 4,000-mile bike race was held from San Francisco, California, to Washington, D.C., to commemorate the journey of the Pony Express during the 1860s. The bike race arrived in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 1976.
* Bicentennial Art Exhibit: A major art exhibit, titled "The American Revolution: A Bicentennial Celebration," was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibit featured over 500 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and prints, that depicted the American Revolution.