9 Founding Father Stories You Might Not Know

One of them had only a second grade education.  Another nearly died after a grueling illness.  And still another barely weighed 100 pounds!  Those are just three of the 9 Stories About America’s Founding Fathers You May Not Know.  These men had varying abilities, came from different backgrounds, and overcame many obstacles… but they still carved out lives of success and purpose.  Maybe your children don’t fit the “this is what success looks like” mold, or maybe they do.  Either way, share these founding father stories to show your children that there are many paths to lives of significance.

Then, let them take this Fourth of July Quiz, and celebrate the Fourth with our printables below.

Happy Fourth of July!   Enjoy the holiday.

Independence Timeline Trivia Game

Declaration of Gratefulness

Founding Father Cards

Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt Game