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 towards greater equality. Lady Vols have been at the forefront pioneering Title IX’s sports effects, helping generations of women reap the sport + education benefits […]
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 the InterAcademy Partnership as part of the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals project. The Environmental Justice! guide helps young people learn more about the concerns […]
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 officials accountable when it comes to defending our democracy and assuring safe and fair elections. But we CAN make a difference. Today, view the Team […]
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 LGBTQIA+ communities. Visitors to the "Gateway to Pride" virtual exhibit get a taste of St. Louis’s fascinating LGBTQIA+ history. The interactive digital experience showcases oral […]
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 reinvigorate our Regional History Exhibit. Along with community partners, our goal is to ensure that all Quad Citizens are represented, and that everyone understands the […]
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 guide and find out how you can apply them to your own life.
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 collected oral histories, photos, and historical artifacts from Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community. This exhibition will dive deep into the struggles and successes of LGBTQ+ Coloradans and […]
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, how we connect with our family and friends, and if we feel like we belong. It is about our thoughts, feelings, and memories along with […]
"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 weather and climate in the Western world from the mid-eighteenth century through today. The exhibition highlights the importance of work by amateurs and professionals who […]
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 Bhuiyan, Tracy Brown and Suhauna Hussain of The Times invite special guests to share personal stories and unpack identity on their own terms. They explore […]
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 offerings first-hand, showcasing different grade levels, engage in discussion with museum educators on teaching “hard history” topics, and collaborate with K-12 colleagues. Days 1, 2, […]