Discover history made by students as told by students. This Civics Season, pay as you can to step into Resilience Amid Resistance—a groundbreaking exhibit created entirely by Rockingham County high school students who dared to ask: "How can we right history?" (A play of the words: right and write.) Through original research, community interviews, and […]
Join us for a free two-part program: First, watch a documentary clip about the hard-won battle to ratify the 19th Amendment. We will discuss the process of amending the Constitution and how citizens play an active role in maintaining and expanding American democracy. Then, take a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol, featuring the stories […]
Join us for a virtual discussion about Mexican American teachers and Mexican American educational achievement between the 1920s and 1940s. What were the learning conditions for Mexican American teachers and students? How did they contest inequity in education? This virtual talk will feature education historians Gonzalo Guzmán, Philis M. Barragán Goetz, and Laura K. Muñoz. […]
“Redistricting of the people, by the people, and for the people” Stop by the Student Life & Leadership Office at UCCS to explore how a pizza can be gerrymandered. Will you get to pick what toppings are on your pizza? Or do you have to submit to what the people in charge want to group […]
Join the Wyoming State Museum along with a collaborative of local and statewide organizations for a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here, and where we want to go next. On the main stage you’ll jam out to live music, learn about the U.S. Constitution from the next generation […]
Join us for a tour of Freedom Park and an exclusive look at powerful primary sources at the State Archives and State Library of North Carolina as we explore the enduring struggle for freedom in our state. This event is hosted by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and America 250 NC […]
Join Historic Beverly for a special First Fridays presentation featuring Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit. Through powerful images and stories, this exhibit highlights the diverse leaders, movements, and milestones that shaped the fight for women’s suffrage. The evening includes a guided walkthrough of the exhibit, a short presentation […]
Mark your calendars for July 3, 6-8 p.m., because the History Center’s Crow's Nest is daring to blend free pizza with, wait for it… history. Once you’re stuffed, stagger over to the “Invisible Immigrants” exhibit. You’ll marvel at artifacts and trivia that will have you saying, "wait, that actually happened?"—as if pizza wasn’t thrilling enough. […]
July 4th is a time to celebrate the country’s autonomy as the citizens of Prairietown come together to celebrate 60 years of American independence. However, independence and freedom are contested ideas. Through our Dissenting Voices program, experience how history challenges the question of freedom in America with a focus on the Civil Rights movement of […]
Dissenting Voices returns as Richard Thatcher and Helen Keller showcase criticism of America through the lens of social justice and Civil Rights. Showtimes are at 12 PM and 3:00 PM *This event will reoccur on July 5th & 6th with showcases at 12 PM and 3:00 PM
Puppet Pearl the sheep wants to know more about local government. Tyrone Nelson, the supervisor for the Varina Magisterial District, will read a story and talk about what the board of supervisors does, what being a member of the board is like, and answer questions from the audience. Information: sch107@henrico.gov