From fireworks to typical clothing traditions, the Fourth of July has a long line of traditions with meaningful backgrounds.

Nellie Tayloe Ross holds the historic distinction of being the first woman governor in the U.S., serving Wyoming from 1925 to 1927.

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall will discuss her book “A Protest History of the United States” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at Bookworks.