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Civic Season Kickoff: Educating the Citizenry

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American Philosophical Society Library & Museum

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We know it is, but why is education important? How does it impact your everyday life?

Join the APS for this Civic Season Kick-Off as we learn about Charles Willson Peale and his idea of what makes a good citizen. Discover about the meglonyx jeffersonii, and the great incognitum and what role science played in early American politics. Engage in some hands-on activities and jump into the Civic Season!

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beginner-friendly

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