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America's beloved fireworks tradition didn't begin on July 4th. It started May 16, 1776, when Virginia colonists lit up the sky to celebrate their bold declaration of independence from England.
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Long before the Declaration of Independence became a national treasure behind bulletproof glass, it spread across the colonies through newspapers, town readings, and brave printers who made history accessible to everyone. A new book reveals how ordinary Americans first encountered the words that changed everything.