Newcomer Days are welcoming, low-pressure events designed to help new Athens residents connect with local history, community resources, and one another. Each event includes refreshments, a tour of the historic Church-Waddel-Brumby House, brief presentations from local government agencies, and a hands-on activity where participants design and create their own hand-stamped tote bag to take home.
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 MediaWise specialists in this class to help you build skills to tell fact from fiction in media. In this interactive session, you’ll get a crash course in media literacy basics and proven techniques for spotting mis- and disinformation. Then, put your skills to the test with real-world examples — and walk away with practical […]
On Wednesday, June 25th from 6-7 pm ET, join the Center for Artistic Activism to learn 9 simple techniques to make your actions more exciting, more engaging and get results. The Action Energizer Lab is a 60-minute, fast-paced workshop designed to give you practical tools and inspiring ideas to level up your activism. Whether you’re […]
Join us at Carpenters’ Hall, Philadelphia’s “Meeting Place of History,” on June 25 for a unique evening of food and fellowship as part of Civic Season, a national initiative administered by the Smithsonian Institution to strengthen our democracy. Inspired by our friends at Monticello, who are re-creating Thomas Jefferson’s legendary dinner parties, and by the […]
Get ready to boogie, because we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first and only White House prom with a party at The People’s House: A White House Experience! Your ticket includes two drink tickets and light 70s-themed snacks, as well as pop-up activities, prom bouquet making, and after-hours access to the galleries. 1970s disco/prom […]
Join us for an afternoon of celebration, storytelling, and co-creation as Pittsburgh teens share version 1 of their regional, civic learning map. This is a unique moment to recognize the brilliance and leadership of young people, while imagining together, what’s next for civic learning in our region. We are proud to be a part of […]
Hey, Gen Z & young professionals! Meet up at the NEW pavilion in the gardens at Applewood for conversation, pizza, and games. Slice of History is our local celebration of the Civic Season, a nationwide movement of young people joining together to acknowledge our past, strengthen our present, and build our future. This season, discover […]
Before we can build the future we must imagine it. Join the Heurich House Museum on Thursday, June 26th from 5-7pm during Civic Season for a collaborative community art experience: “On Our 250th” Wish Wall for America. “On Our 250th” is a collaborative collection of birthday wishes by citizens for the United States as we […]
Join us for a lively evening of ballroom history, display and competition. “Voguers” will compete in categories like “Realness,” “Vogue,” “Face,” and “Runway,” showcasing jaw-dropping performances, bold fashion, and fierce energy. It’s a night filled with empowering moments, where confidence, style, and creativity take center stage.
Join us at the Independence Seaport Museum on Thursday, June 26th, from 6-8 PM for a night of pizza, drinks, and kayaking. Organizations throughout Philadelphia that work on environmental justice initiatives will table at this event. Once you had a chance to chat with a few organizations, sign up for one of our four kayaking […]
Can you find the facts, beat false information and escape? Join MediaWise specialists from The Poynter Institute in an interactive escape room game, where you'll build news skills to help you tell fact from fiction. Teams work together to unlock a series of puzzles requiring them to evaluate news sources, identify misinformation, and detect digital […]