1. Celebrate the end of Prohibition by visiting the Wine Down the Music Trail wine festival in Floyd Saturday and Sunday (www.winedownthetrail.com) or the Red, White and Listen to the Blues at Oakencroft Vineyard in Charlottesville on Tuesday (www.oakencroft.com).

2. Remember naval hero John Paul Jones with a pool party.

3. "One small step for man..." Whether you believe the conspiracy theories or not, celebrate the 1969 moon landing by visiting the Science Museum of Western Virginia this weekend.

4. Honor the meeting of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railways in Promontory Summit, Utah, by visiting the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

5. Read an old American classic by candlelight.

6. The Bill of Rights gives you freedom of speech; express your pride in patriotic tunes at a local karaoke bar.

7. Simulate business tycoons Morgan, Vanderbilt and Rockefeller in a friendly game of Monopoly.

8. Call (800) 448-3543 and donate blood to the American Red Cross.

9. Remember those men and women who won't be home to celebrate; visit www.milfamsupcen.org to find out what supplies soldiers and their families need.

10. The gates open at noon Tuesday at the Salem Fair (www.salemfair.com). As always, there will be lots of food and rides (but no fireworks this year).

11. Honor Alexander Graham Bell's greatest contribution to the world and phone an old friend.

12. Visit Smith Mountain Lake's Parkway Marina (www.parkwaymarina.com) for car and boat shows, rides and fireworks.

13. Watch Macy's Fourth of July fireworks from New York City or fireworks over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on television with your family.

14. Enjoy the sounds of America and a big fireworks show at The Roanoke Times' Music for Americans at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rivers Edge Sports Complex (fireworks start at 9:30).

15. Hit the beach -- a lake beach. Check out the Sea to Shining Sea Sand Sculpting, Revolutionary Relays and Liberty Limbo Tuesday at Douthat State Park, which straddles Bath and Alleghany counties (www.state.va.us/dcr/parks).

16. The Independence Day Celebration at Virginia's Explore Park will have stories, activities and more from noon-5 p.m. Sunday (www.explorepark.org).

17. Franklin County High School will host the 20th Annual Independence Day Festival with music, fireworks and more starting at 5 p.m. Monday.

18. The 10th Annual BB&T July 4th Balloon Rally in Lexington will feature hot-air balloon rides. It's Monday and Tuesday at the VMI Parade Ground (www.sunriserotarylexva.org/balloon.htm).

19. Bake an apple pie and share it with your neighbors.

20. Celebrate the independence that came with your first car -- the Star City Motor Madness cruise on Williamson Road is Monday night, and the car show is Tuesday on the Roanoke City Market (www.starcitymotormadness.com).

21. America's favorite pastime: Support the Salem Avalanche at 7 p.m. Saturday, when the team takes on Winston-Salem (www.salemavalanche.com).

22. Hear the Key West band at the Town of Vinton's July Fourth Celebration at the football stadium at William Byrd High School beginning at 6 p.m.

23. From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Bisset Park in Radford will celebrate independence with music by Jimmy Fortune, a 5K race, a parade and fireworks.

24. Blacksburg's 20th Annual Fourth of July Parade will begin at 4 p.m. and will feature bands, floats, antique cars, fire engines and more (mttabor.ruritan.org). Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

25. Check out the New River Valley Fairgrounds in Dublin beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday for music, food and fireworks at dusk. (540) 674-1548.

26. Run in the first Academy July Fourth One Miler in Lynchburg at 9 a.m. Go to www.AcademyFineArts.com for a registration form.

27. Watch some blockbuster American films that scream to the world that we know entertainment -- like the new "Superman Returns."

28. Rent "The Patriot," "Independence Day" and "1776."

29. Maybe Ponce de Leon should have looked for the Fountain of Youth at the beautiful Lake Spring Park in Salem -- take a nice walk through it yourself.

30. We love good ole American jeans, but maybe it's time to retire the holey pair and make cut-offs or a purse?

31. Coca-Cola is as about as American as you get, so try a Coke float at the family cookout. And you always have the right to substitute Pepsi.

32. Ladies, celebrate your right to vote! Pick up voter registration forms from the post office or register online.

33. Help conserve some of America's most beautiful lands by donating to the Walden Woods Project (www.walden.org), which preserves the land and legacy of Henry David Thoreau.

34. Honor Lance Armstrong and his seven Tour de France victories by biking the Huckleberry Trail in Blacksburg.

35. At 2 p.m. Saturday, celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute at the Booker T. Washington National Monument (www.nps.gov/bowa).

36. Raucous tea party!

37. What better time than now to take a trip to the nation's capital?

38. Or at least the state capital, which be hosting a 2 ¹₂-hour bus tour of historical sites, called "Richmond and the Revolution: From Village to Victory" (www.richmondhistorycenter.com).

39. Plant a cherry tree for George Washington. (Even if he didn't really cut one down.)

40. Pack a picnic and go on your own Lewis and Clark expedition through one of Virginia's forest trails.

41. Visit one of Virginia's most fantastic and beautiful sites: Natural Bridge.

42. Take a trip to Jamestown.

43. Tour the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford and appreciate your freedom.

44. Indiana Jones + Declaration of Independence = Viewing of "National Treasure."

45. Host a costume party and ask guests to dress from all periods of American history.

46. Redo your MySpace page with a patriotic theme.

47. Blog on what patriotism means to you.

48. "America, the Beautiful" -- let's keep her that way! Pick up litter you find as you walk this week.

49. Have to celebrate at work? Be sure to wear your red, white and blue and organize a potluck.

50. There's no better time to get an American flag to fly in your front yard.

51. Watch the "Force of July" all weekend on the History Channel.

52. If you know a veteran, give him or her a small present or thank-you card.

53. Visit Mount Vernon.

54. Or Monticello.

55. Burn a CD of your favorite patriotic tunes.

56. Visit a nursing home. Some of the people there may be able to tell you firsthand about World War II.

57. Spruce up your car with a fresh American flag bumper sticker or magnet.

58. Have a "melting pot" buffet: Fried rice, nachos, spaghetti, sauerkraut, etc.

59. Declare your own independence -- get a new job or your own place.

60. Fly a kite for Benjamin Franklin.

61. Have an old-fashioned party with a tire swing, homemade lemonade and ice cream.

62. Support your latest American Idol and get Taylor Hicks' new single, "Do I Make You Proud?"

63. Check out the Independence Day Celebration from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest near Lynchburg. The Declaration of Independence will be read at 3 p.m. (www.poplarforest.org).

64. Call your locality's municipal office and see if you can volunteer in a parade.

65. Visit www.volunteermatch.org or www.councilofcommunityservices.org and see what local institutions are depending on your help.

66. Appreciate the beauty of Virginia while rollerblading through Wasena Park.

67. Hop on a horse to remember Paul Revere's famous ride.

68. Take a horse-drawn carriage tour of Lexington and learn about its Civil War history.

69. Make two teams and re-enact one of the battles of the Revolution with water guns.

70. Any excuse to visit Dixie Caverns is a good one.

71. Friday through July 8, check out Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department's annual Fourth of July Carnival on Lowe Street (www.townofbuchanan.com).

72. Experience the thrill of independence at the Fireworks Extravaganza Sunday through Tuesday at Bush Gardens (don't forget Colonial Williamsburg next door).

73. Visit Yorktown and celebrate the Fourth during its 225th anniversary year.

74. Bedford's LibertyFest at the farmers market on Tuesday will feature food, music, fireworks and more (www.centertownbedford.com).

75. From the Pony Express to the Internet: Send a friend a virtual July 4 greeting card.

76. Make a list of 76 things you love about America.