Fourth of July actions are planned in a handful of cities across Wisconsin, including Milwaukee and Madison. On Fourth of July, Women’s March is hosting “Free America” actions across the country, encouraging people to organize marches, rallies, parades, block parties or barbecues in protest.

Target stores in Wisconsin will operate with normal hours on July 4, a spokesperson confirmed to the Journal Sentinel. CVS pharmacies will be open on the Fourth of July, though some stores may have reduced hours, a spokesperson confirmed to the Journal Sentinel.

FOX6 WakeUp went back in time on Saturday, July 5 to learn how our ancestors may have celebrated Independence Day.