Artwork created by youth, for youth, Resistance At Home is the culminating exhibition of artwork created by YouthCAN artists meditating on meanings of home and collective struggle. Explore identity and […]
These short videos each tell the story of an important person or artifact from that exhibition and trace the history of the woman suffrage movement in Virginia from 1909 until […]
During Civic Season and beyond, the American Music Landmarks Project (AMLP) seeks to help young music fans everywhere find unique opportunities to explore and be inspired by places that defined […]
Come watch a special Living Room Conversation where young leaders explore ways to make a difference and reasons to be hopeful!
IX at 50: The Lady Vols Experience is an oral history project that celebrates the work of legendary UT Coach Pat Summitt and the UT Women’s Athletics family in working […]
Explore historical places, events, and people through exhibitions, lectures, guided tours, and online or in-person classes with History Colorado.
Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone? is a freely available community research guide developed by the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) in partnership with […]
A large majority of Americans want a healthier democracy, more collaborative governance, and elections that are both secure and widely accessible. But we often feel powerless to hold our elected […]
LGBTQIA+ communities have been contributing to St. Louis’s history for centuries. Now the "Gateway to Pride" virtual exhibit begins to uncover the rarely-shared or often untold stories of St. Louis’s […]
With support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Regional Development Authority, the Putnam Museum is in the first stage of a multi-year process to update and […]
The Better Arguments Project is a national civic initiative created to help bridge divides – not by papering over those divides but by helping people have better arguments. Learn some of our methods in this […]
Experience the story of LGBTQ+ Coloradans, from fighting for equal rights to celebrating community, in a new exhibition coming to History Colorado. For more than two years, museum curators have […]
When we talk about renewing our social, emotional and spiritual life, we are really talking about our mental health. Our mental health is tied to what we think about ourselves, […]
"Becoming Weatherwise: A History of Climate Science in America" is an exhibition at the American Philosophical Society's Museum. It explores the questions and methods that have driven the study of […]
From the Los Angeles Times, “Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — the joys, the complications and everything in between. In each episode hosts Jen Yamato, Johana […]
We are participating in the Civic Season ideal by offering a free 4-day workshop to educators in the Greater Cincinnati area. Participants will experience some of our current field trip […]
As our democracy faces immense challenges—strained institutions, fragmented civil society, economic inequality, unequal representation, a changed media ecosystem, coarsening civic culture—it's up to all of us to take action. Read […]
This article explores youth activism in the South before, during, and after the civil rights campaigns led by Martin Luther King Jr.
It’s census season in the United States and some may be asking what exactly the census is, how it’s done, and why. On this episode, Dr. Patrick Spero talks with […]
In the US, political institutions are often seen as neutral, but in fact they reflect choices and compromises about how we balance between majority and minority interests. How can different […]
Help the Rhode Island State Archives transcribe the daily calendar of the President of the Rhode Island Women's Suffrage Association. Learn who she met with and what she did. This […]
The American Exchange Project is a fully-funded (that's right, FREE) summer exchange program for recently graduated high schoolers. We all should see the country in which we live, to experience […]
2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment which enfranchised half of the population by granting women the right to vote. Learn about Margaret Brown’s own […]
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment, join the National Archives Foundation for a virtual program exploring the history of civic engagement among youth, the impact that […]
In both the Richmond Bread Riot of 1863 and the ongoing protests against police brutality, we hear the voice of people who suffer from inequitable systems – in 1863, it […]
First Book and Pizza Hut's Empowering Educators program is a series of free resources designed to support educators in helping their students engage in effective, courageous conversations about race and […]
One way families can connect with the past and mark the Civic Season together begins with talking about historical events and concepts related to the celebration. Talking about the Civic […]
American Conversations is an essay contest open to residents of Founders' Place Historical District, Inc. between the ages of 17 - 29. This is our second year to participate in […]
An animated series highlighting women who organized their communities to make change. Their work improved healthcare, working conditions, government support, and literacy.
Only 100 years ago, in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote in the United States. The fight for ratification was long and difficult for […]
The United States is made up of 50 states, plus 6 territories/jurisdictions: Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Washington, DC. In this […]
Women representing a range of environmental and arts-based organizations share their work and ask: “How Can The Arts Inspire Environmental Advocacy?” Presenters included: Amy Lipton, director/curator of ecoartspace, Miranda Massie, […]
We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy and understand how to encourage others to explore their own civic paths, while […]
Women have been working side by side with each other and with men – fathers, brothers, partners, husbands, sons – throughout human existence. The theme “women at work” should therefore […]
Wanna know more fun and interesting things about the lighthouse and other things about Piney Point, Maryland, but don't have a ton of time? We've introduced a new feature called […]
"Becoming Weatherwise: A History of Climate Science in America" is an exhibition at the American Philosophical Society's Museum. It explores the questions and methods that have driven the study of […]
Can you name five women artists? Since 2016, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) has been asking this question on social media each March during Women’s History […]
On February 26, 2022, Nikkei and others from around the world gathered virtually to explore what is “Nikkei food” and the role that it plays in Nikkei families and communities […]
How do we tell personal narratives in ways that highlight our community’s broader history and impact? On October 29, 2021, Dakota Russell (Executive Director, Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation), Clement Hanami […]
Don't miss an exciting new conversation about "Setsuko’s Secret: Heart Mountain and the Legacy of the Japanese American Incarceration." On October 21, 2021, Author Shirley Ann Higuchi, J.D., chair of […]
The new graphic novel, “We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration,” presents an original vision of America’s past with disturbing links to the American present. Through the distinct […]
The Unity Center exhibit at the California Museum celebrates the state’s diverse people, customs and cultures. Initiated in 1999 in response to a series of Northern California hate crimes, the […]
Created to accompany the exhibition "Miné Okubo’s Masterpiece: The Art of Citizen 13660," this guide uses prompts and activities to encourage thoughtful reflection and art making inspired by JANM’s collections […]
Discover the stories of selected Golden State women from the 1700s to present who inspire change and reflection on the ongoing struggle for equality in the online version of the […]
Drawings and paintings by Miné Okubo, a Japanese American artist, created while incarcerated during World War II in California and Utah; and postwar in New York City, New York.
What actions can we take to heal a society reeling from the abuse of power in the realms of gender and sexuality? Tibetan Buddhist lama and Harvard-trained theologian Rod Owens […]
To what degree are identities shaped by food exchanges—from cultivation and harvest to preparation and consumption? In this virtual program, food rights activist Ianne Fields Stewart, interdisciplinary artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz, […]
Viewed through a wider lens, declaring independence involved more than a single document and a single historical moment. Before July 1776, numerous local organizations had urged the Congress to embrace […]
On June 23, to celebrate 50 years of Title IX, the UT Center for Sport, Peace and Society will launch a website that includes interactive global maps highlighting the connection […]
Undocumented organizers catapulted themselves into the center of one of the nation’s fiercest debates to form an unlikely, yet powerful, political voice. From the DREAM Act, to DACA, to deportation and […]
By the time she graduated high school, Jessica Govea knew without a doubt that social justice was her calling, and at the age of 19 she joined Cesar Chavez and […]
For Isabella Aiukli Cornell, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, a prom dress was the perfect vehicle to express pride for her Native heritage and to signal her […]
Liz Ogbu, a designer, urbanist and social innovator, participates in a conversation with artist Caledonia Curry (a.k.a. Swoon) about solving social problems through creative transformations of places, systems and communities. […]
It’s the eve of the American Revolution, and there are just as many opinions about war and independence as we hear about politics and religion today. Step back in time […]
Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts for a conversation about the gender inequity that pervades the culinary industry. Celeste Beatty, the first Black woman brewery owner in […]
Learn about the history of voting and what you can do to protect and expand voting rights.
American Dreaming is a study on the impact storytelling has on immigrant storytellers and it includes an interactive essay featuring some of the storytellers we've interviewed.
Taking a cue from the popular protest call-and-response—"Show me what democracy looks like! This is what democracy looks like!"—this site explores what democracy looks like from the perspectives of five […]
It’s time for us to replace caricature with character; it's time for Yellowface in ballet to take a Final Bow! Explore the history of yellowface in the U.S. by taking […]
This article examines how the 19th Amendment, which granted women suffrage, has evolved over the past 100 years.
The Voter Information Center has everything you need to know about elections in Rhode Island. You can register to vote, update your voter record, learn about upcoming elections, view your […]
The Voter Information Center has everything you need to know about elections in Rhode Island. You can register to vote, update your voter record, learn about upcoming elections, view your […]
For decades in America, civic literacy, individual rights, and historical understanding have been waning. The National Archives is uniquely positioned to change this trajectory by supporting educators across the nation […]
Historically-informed, civic-minded conversations live on Clubhouse!
Finding Step One is an interactive starter kit for those interested in engaging more meaningfully in liberation. The guide walks you through key concepts and helps participants establish achievable and […]
Through their experiences, every person in our city knows something about local history, and their knowledge matters. Our oral histories support people in sharing history with each other—and weaving their […]
Better Arguments can help you learn to engage productively across differences and grapple with differing viewpoints. The Better Arguments Projects created a curriculum applicable to school-based learning activities and after-school […]
What Every American Should Know, an initiative of the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship and American Identity Program, is a nonpartisan exploration of the elements of cultural and civic social literacy for […]
Do you know what it takes to become an American? This quiz features questions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam paired with objects from the New-York Historical […]
Did women gain the right to vote in 1920 for the first time, or was the 19th amendment a return to a more natural and balanced governance system? Passamaquoddy Tribe […]
Brush up on key terms to know when studying the history of DC voting rights through a matching activity and suggested reading.
The right to vote is the most elemental right of citizenship. Or is it? Through an examination of who could vote in Connecticut and under what circumstances, with a particular […]
In this pilot episode of the Students Speak Out Podcast, host Simone St. Pierre Nelson interviews fellow high school student Balqies Mohamed on her experiences being civically engaged in her […]
A six-episode podcast series about the unfinished struggle for women’s voting rights, Amended highlights the stories of women who faced discrimination on the basis of race, class, and citizenship status […]
On the first episode of the APS podcast, host Dr. Patrick Spero interviews Dr. Kathleen Hall Jamieson about the attack on facts and what that means for how well the […]
When you go to a Museum do you see your story reflected in the exhibits and collections? Museums are places that collect and share American Culture, History, and Identity. And […]
In August of 1939, the Civil Rights movement in Alexandria came to the forefront during the Alexandria Library Sit- in, one of the first Civil Rights actions to take place […]
Freedom Summer 1964 is a free digital interactive that explores key events surrounding the early years of the Civil Rights Movement, the 1964 Mississippi voter registration drive, and the eventual […]
Design a voter registration campaign that encouraging other young people to become active voters.
Test your knowledge of major elements of DC voting rights history through this eight-question quiz. Best accessed using Chrome browser
Did the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution give all people the same rights? This might be a children’s story, but there are a lot of interesting questions to […]
Short oral histories of people connected to Intrepid' s collections , including veterans, a Concorde pilot and the former head of NASA.
Tools and skills to be active participants in civic life.
A collection of videos from the series Pizza & Politics, plus some extra videos (our favorites!). State of the Students is a nonpartisan student-led organization that serves to bridge the […]
Across the country, concerned citizens joined us for the release of the final report of the Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship. We heard from the Commissioners, dedicated Americans, […]
Explore how ordinary citizens and public figures use their words to engage in the civic process to effect positive change in the Our Words, Our Power Speech Workshop Series. To […]
Celebrate young voters and the activists working to expand their rights with this communications toolkit created by the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition’s 26th Amendment Working Group!This toolkit helps participants […]
Join The Andrew Goodman Foundation for Rise Up Weekend: We Organize, We Vote, We Lead on June 25 from 12-5 p.m. ET! With expert and celebrity speakers to engage participants […]
It’s time for us to replace caricature with character; it's time for Yellowface in ballet to take a Final Bow! Explore the history of yellowface in the U.S. by taking […]
The Voter Information Center has everything you need to know about elections in Rhode Island. You can register to vote, update your voter record, learn about upcoming elections, view your […]
How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? What did they say? Ford’s Education examines primary sources to reveal how individuals reacted to […]
In this thought piece for the World Economic Forum, Dr. Sabrina Sholts argues as we confront each new challenge, whether it’s a pandemic or some other globally destabilizing force, these […]
This article examines how the 19th Amendment, which granted women suffrage, has evolved over the past 100 years.
Taking a cue from the popular protest call-and-response—"Show me what democracy looks like! This is what democracy looks like!"—this site explores what democracy looks like from the perspectives of five […]
This collection of reflections and resources offers to point the audience toward several important works that we find useful and accessible when talking about the social unrest begun in 2020. […]
Learn about the history of voting and what you can do to protect and expand voting rights.
This learning resource explores the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm, an extraordinary woman who paved the way for women and people of color in the U.S. Congress and beyond!
42% of Americans – including over 50% of Millennials and Gen Z’ers – now identify as independent voters. But not everyone is allowed to participate, including large and growing numbers […]
42% of Americans – including over 50% of Millennials and Gen Z’ers – now identify as independent voters. But not everyone is allowed to participate, including large and growing numbers […]
OurStoryBridge, at www.ourstorybridge.org, is a free resource and tool kit for producing a crowdsourced, community story project and is designed to help libraries and other organizations create their own story […]
This learning resource explores the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm, an extraordinary woman who paved the way for women and people of color in the U.S. Congress and beyond!
This collection of reflections and resources offers to point the audience toward several important works that we find useful and accessible when talking about the social unrest begun in 2020. […]
We the People: The United States is a country founded by the people for the people, but who are the people? Throughout history, the answer to that question has changed. […]
Now more than ever, this country and our world are facing some of the most consequential issues. Learn to be a problem solver, a change agent in your local community. […]
Even if you didn't watch President Biden's inauguration, you've probably heard of Gorman by now. Her recitation of her original poem "The Hill We Climb" was arguably one of the […]
The Gene A. Burd Institute on Media & Politics is an engaging and hands-on digital experience created to introduce students to the intersection of media and its relationship to politics. […]
Meet Dr. Carla Easter, the new head of education, outreach, and visitor experience at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Find out how you can be a changemaker and […]
Practical exercises that help individuals and/or groups practice the habits of mind associated with engaging in Better Arguments.
Did women gain the right to vote in 1920 for the first time, or was the 19th amendment a return to a more natural and balanced governance system? Passamaquoddy Tribe […]
Brush up on key terms to know when studying the history of DC voting rights through a matching activity and suggested reading.
When you go to a Museum do you see your story reflected in the exhibits and collections? Museums are places that collect and share American Culture, History, and Identity. And […]
Do you know what it takes to become an American? This quiz features questions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam paired with objects from the New-York Historical […]
What Every American Should Know, an initiative of the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship and American Identity Program, is a nonpartisan exploration of the elements of cultural and civic social literacy for […]
The right to vote is the most elemental right of citizenship. Or is it? Through an examination of who could vote in Connecticut and under what circumstances, with a particular […]
All it takes is one powerful idea to create change. Submit a one-minute video about a social issue you feel passionate and you could win some incredible opportunities to amplify […]
On July 16, 2020, historian and author George Derek Musgrove and former Washington Post journalist Bob Levey presented the history of the DC statehood fight and discussed if it is […]
This is an essay contest for residents of Founders' Place ages 15 - 21 and 22 - 30. Participants can choose from four topics. Write an essay over one of […]
Test your knowledge of major elements of DC voting rights history through this eight-question quiz. Best accessed using Chrome browser
The Conversationalist is the go-to destination for Gen Z. We are a multimedia platform and global digital community empowering young people everywhere to have conversations that matter. Our community of […]
Freedom Summer 1964 is a free digital interactive that explores key events surrounding the early years of the Civil Rights Movement, the 1964 Mississippi voter registration drive, and the eventual […]
Young people are some of the most powerful agents of change in our democracy. Learn how to take action and become a changemaker in your community--even if you aren't old […]
JANM’s Chief Curator Karen Ishizuka moderated a discussion with Russell Jeung (SF State University), Taz Ahmed (Good Muslim, Bad Muslim Podcast), Renee Tajima-Peña ("Asian Americans" series producer), and Robin Toma […]
Join Made By Us in History Club, on Clubhouse, to dig deep into what a Civic Season can do and be - and how you can be a part of […]
My Wish For U.S. invites anyone and everyone to voice their hopes and dreams for the future of the United States, as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary. This is […]
This article explores youth activism in the South before, during, and after the civil rights campaigns led by Martin Luther King Jr.
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment, join the National Archives Foundation for a virtual program exploring the history of civic engagement among youth, the impact that […]
The stories of the descendants of enslaved people at Monticello weave a rich history of trials and perseverance, hope and family connection. Since 1993, the Getting Word African American Oral […]
2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment which enfranchised half of the population by granting women the right to vote. Learn about Margaret Brown’s own […]
Join us for a panel discussion about Unity in the Community with local leaders, State Representatives, and Lathrup Village residents. This is one component of our Juneteenth Celebration. Social distancing […]
Throughout US history, women toiled to improve their communities and to obtain the right to vote. Even after the passage of the 19th amendment, Black men and women continued to have […]
Explore the cracks and chasms in our food system and meet some of the people advocating for meaningful change for our health, environment, and communities. We will hear from leaders […]
Have you always wanted to meet with your Senators and/or Representatives but don't know where to start? Use this guide to see how to schedule meetings, who to contact, what […]
First Book and Pizza Hut's Empowering Educators program is a series of free resources designed to support educators in helping their students engage in effective, courageous conversations about race and […]
This is the live launch of the Educating for American Democracy initiative.
Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America by Deborah Diesen rhythmically takes you on a journey to the founding of our nation and the establishment of one of […]
The intuitive and easy-to-use Citizen You mobile app is designed to foster civic engagement by gamifying everyday civic actions. The FREE app helps bring together citizens of all ages to […]
Be inspired by the life and career of Shirley Chisholm and create a work of art that represents your seat at the table.
Short oral histories of people connected to Intrepid' s collections , including veterans, a Concorde pilot and the former head of NASA.
This is a selection of photographs from the Photographic History Collection related to activism, protests, marches, and reform movements.
In both the Richmond Bread Riot of 1863 and the ongoing protests against police brutality, we hear the voice of people who suffer from inequitable systems – in 1863, it […]
Learn how a civil rights murder in 1964 has inspired a national movement of young people to vote and engage in civic life today with special guests Maxim Thorne (Andrew […]
This walking tour looks to open the eyes of visitors to the forgotten stories of some of the awesome women buried at our nation's premier military cemetery. We will examine […]
Help the Rhode Island State Archives transcribe the daily calendar of the President of the Rhode Island Women's Suffrage Association. Learn who she met with and what she did. This […]
Power is like a language: the better we can understand, interpret, and “read” how power works, the better mastery we achieve. If we think of it this way, “fluency” in […]
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an investigative journalist, civil-rights activist, and suffragist. Wells gained national recognition for her journalistic investigations of lynching in the American south. She eventually moved to Chicago […]
Initiative 13, sponsored by Save Our Moral Ethics, sought to repeal Seattle’s ordinances protecting gay and lesbian employment and housing rights and to abolish the Office of Women’s Rights. The […]
Join The Andrew Goodman Foundation for Rise Up Weekend: We Organize, We Vote, We Lead on June 25 from 12-5 p.m. ET! With expert and celebrity speakers to engage participants […]
In this pilot episode of the Students Speak Out Podcast, host Simone St. Pierre Nelson interviews fellow high school student Balqies Mohamed on her experiences being civically engaged in her […]
Learn about the history of voting and what you can do to protect and expand voting rights.
The LA Fruit Share (June 26) is a call to harvest and share Los Angeles's abundant backyard fruit! Residents can harvest their homegrown produce and are encouraged to create a […]
Design a voter registration campaign that encourages other young people to become active voters.
It’s census season in the United States and some may be asking what exactly the census is, how it’s done, and why. On this episode, Dr. Patrick Spero talks with […]
On the first episode of the APS podcast, host Dr. Patrick Spero interviews Dr. Kathleen Hall Jamieson about the attack on facts and what that means for how well the […]
Join the conversation with us each week as The Conversationalist Founder & CEO, Sophie Beren, chats with Gen Z activists, entrepreneurs, and game changers from The Conversationalist community, as well […]
Join us June 18-20, 2021 as we celebrate and share the history behind Juneteenth. We will have picnic blankets placed throughout the grounds to encourage discussions about freedom and community […]
In August of 1939, the Civil Rights movement in Alexandria came to the forefront during the Alexandria Library Sit- in, one of the first Civil Rights actions to take place […]
A six-episode podcast series about the unfinished struggle for women’s voting rights, Amended highlights the stories of women who faced discrimination on the basis of race, class, and citizenship status […]
In the US, political institutions are often seen as neutral, but in fact they reflect choices and compromises about how we balance between majority and minority interests. How can different […]
The American Exchange Project is a fully-funded (that's right, FREE) summer exchange program for recently graduated high schoolers. We all should see the country in which we live, to experience […]
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow explores the African American struggle for full citizenship and racial equality that unfolded in the 50 years following the Civil War.
In this program, writers Frank Abe and Tamiko Nimura will come together for a conversation and reading of their graphic novel "We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration." […]
Today, with partisanship as extreme as it’s ever been, the idea of civic unity often feels like an unachievable goal. But there is still a lot that can be done, […]
The Long Conversation is an epic creative marathon between artists, scientists and other big thinkers that's guaranteed to leave you feeling better about the future. Once a year, NASA astronauts, […]
This course introduces the basics of climate science and communication strategies to help empower individuals to talk about climate change as a means to inspire action.
Despite many big challenges facing our natural world, Earth Optimism is a global conservation movement that celebrates a shift in focus from problem to solution. Our Teen Earth Optimism programs […]
Short oral histories of people connected to Intrepid' s collections , including veterans, a Concorde pilot and the former head of NASA.
On August 20, 2020, historian Kyla Sommers, author of the dissertation “‘I Believe in the City:’ The Black Freedom Struggle and the 1968 Civil Disturbances in Washington, D.C.,” and Tony […]
Did the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution give all people the same rights? This might be a children’s story, but there are a lot of interesting questions to […]
Celebrate Pride month and join us to explore the life and impact of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader and openly gay man. Talk to one of the co-authors of […]
"Seven Generations" illuminates a history of resistance and its ongoing legacy in New Mexico.
Curious about who is making history everyday in cities across the U.S.? #MBUMonday from @historymadebyus is where you can find changemakers and projects that are serving up history to the […]
Historically-informed, civic-minded conversations live on Clubhouse!
These conversations between teens and historians bring the full power of history to you with depth and vividness that textbooks lack. Real history, to help you find answers to your […]
Over 180 three to five-minute audio stories with photographs relate the past and present of a unique rural Upstate New York community. Lessons can be learned from the catastrophes the […]
OurStoryBridge, at www.ourstorybridge.org, is a free resource and tool kit for producing an online, crowdsourced, community story project and is designed to help libraries, historical societies, issue-related organizations, and others create […]
Our community of Gen-Z leaders has put together a list of some of the most engaging pieces of content they've consumed to help learn more about American history and what […]
The early days of the movement, the changes of the 1960s, the AIDS epidemic and recent setbacks and strides forward for equality.
The Provocation Deck is a tool for you, your friends, and your family to start provoking and stimulating conversations about ourselves, our communities, and our democracy. Use these cards to […]