Exhibit Location: 9th Floor, behind the Reference Desk
Dates: July 3 through September 2006
This colorful exhibit gives an overview of the history of America’s explosive July 4th tradition, from its discovery in China to its use in various nations for celebrations. Learn about the chemical reaction resulting from igniting a simple mixture of three common (at least to the ancient Chinese) kitchen ingredients. This basic recipe is still used today!
created by Komail Aijazuddin and Shannon Kealey
