Declaration of Independence
A historic scroll, quill, and inkwell in a clean printable layout.
11 American History Coloring Pages to Print
US Constitution
A Constitution scroll with a quill and patriotic text in a clean printable layout.
Signing the Declaration
This Signing the Declaration of Independence scene shows delegates gathered around a table in Independence Hall as John Hancock takes the quill to sign first.
Independence Hall
This Independence Hall scene shows the red brick Philadelphia landmark with its central bell tower, white wood cupola, and arched windows along Chestnut Street.
Liberty Bell with Stars and Ribbon
The Liberty Bell framed with stars and a patriotic ribbon.
Paul Revere Midnight Ride
This Paul Revere Midnight Ride scene shows the silversmith on horseback at full gallop along a New England country road, hat raised.
Colonial Minuteman
A colonial-era minuteman standing upright in a wide-brim hat and simple coat.
Washington Crossing the Delaware
This Washington Crossing the Delaware scene shows General George Washington standing in a flat-bottomed Durham boat as Continental soldiers row through ice toward the New.
Betsy Ross Flag
Betsy Ross seated with thread, needle, and the thirteen-star flag spread across her lap in a Philadelphia upholstery shop.
Mount Rushmore
All four presidential faces carved into the granite mountain face in a row - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt.
Great Seal Eagle
The front-facing bald eagle from the official Great Seal of the United States, wings spread wide.
About This Collection
A signing scene shows delegates around a table in Independence Hall as John Hancock takes the quill, and a separate page shows the red brick hall itself, with its bell tower and white cupola.
On the battlefield side, Paul Revere gallops at full speed along a country road with his hat raised, a colonial minuteman stands in a wide-brim hat and simple coat, and George Washington stands in a Durham boat as soldiers row through the ice. Betsy Ross sits in her upholstery shop with the thirteen-star flag across her lap, and the Liberty Bell is framed with stars and a ribbon. Mount Rushmore and the bald eagle from the Great Seal finish the set.
The scroll pages and the Liberty Bell are simple enough for ages 5 and up. Paul Revere, Washington and the signing scene have more figures, which makes them a good fit for ages 7 and up.
American History Coloring FAQ
Who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Fifty-six delegates from the 13 colonies signed it. John Hancock signed first and wrote his name so large that people still say "put your John Hancock" on a signature.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Congress approved it on July 4, 1776, which is why we celebrate Independence Day then. Most delegates signed the official copy about a month later.
How is the Constitution different from the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of 1776 told the world the colonies were breaking away from Britain. The Constitution, written in 1787, set up how the new government works.
What happened on Paul Revere's midnight ride?
In April 1775, Paul Revere rode out of Boston to warn colonial leaders that British troops were on the move toward Lexington and Concord. Other riders carried the warning too.
Who were the Minutemen in the American Revolution?
Minutemen were colonial volunteers who trained to be ready to fight at a minute's notice. The Colonial Minuteman design shows one with his musket.
Why is Washington crossing the Delaware so famous?
On the night of December 25, 1776, George Washington led his army across the icy Delaware River. They surprised enemy soldiers at Trenton the next morning and won.
Whose faces are on Mount Rushmore?
Four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The carving is in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Helpful Guides
- A Month-by-Month Classroom Coloring Calendar for Teachers: which patriotic pages to print around each summer date.
- Using Coloring Pages in Homeschool History and Science: pair American History pages with a history lesson.