Listen in as Lucy Nichols discusses her experience as a nurse for the Union during the Civil War, and her fight for fair compensation after the War.
Let’s talk history, civics, and democracy with an old-school pizza party. Featured history: those two times Frederick Douglass visited Saginaw. Learn what he had to say when he was here. Plus trivia and prizes! Selfie Station!
Join Tenneesee Advocates for Planned Parenthood and special guest Rep. Yusuf Hakeem for an evening of reflection, political truth-telling, and civic imagination. "The People’s Voice" is an interactive Civic Season event centering community members, young leaders, and longtime advocates as we unpack the 2025 Tennessee legislative session. Attendees will hear from local changemakers, learn what […]
Join the Office of Historic Alexandria for a Pride edition of Tavern Ga(y)mes Night! Learn about 18th century clothing and gender performance, participate in Drag Trivia, play games, and enjoy snacks and beverages from the cash bar! Tickets are $10 and available online at shop.alexandriava.gov. A brief presentation and a game of Jeopardy start around […]
This specialized tour of Woodland Cemetery will focus on the formerly enslaved interred in this historic post emancipation uplift cemetery in eastern Henrico. In honor of Juneteenth, we will delve into the lives who achieved freedom after a life of bondage and went on to shape and influence Richmond into the vibrant area that we […]
From the 1937-38 Carolina Theatre boycott to the 1960 Sit-ins and into the 21st century, the Gate City is home to many important protest actions. This year’s Juneteenth Bike Tour visits civil rights protest sites around Downtown Greensboro to explore how people have marched and organized against inequality. Join us on an easy guided tour […]
Activist and filmmaker Chizu Omori with JAMP presents “Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration.” The two-day conference, held June 21-22, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in Oakland’s Chinatown, will feature speakers and workshops focused on Japanese American history. Speakers include: Frank Abe, Julie Abo, Jeff Burton, Rob […]
Come along on a free 1-hour guided tour that honors the incredible women, including Kate Sessions, "the Mother of Balboa Park," who helped shape Balboa Park and San Diego’s vibrant history. This tour begins at the Bea Evenson Fountain on the east end of the Park at 10 AM.
Join us on the grounds of Hale Farm—where multiple people were once enslaved—for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass’s powerful 1852 speech, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Part of the statewide Reading Frederick Douglass Together initiative, this event invites participants of all ages to reflect on the meaning of freedom, justice, […]
Learn about helpers throughout our community. Local groups will provide information about their organizations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Explore the principles of civic engagement in action through the support these groups provide to our region.
Celebrate Pride Month with a 2-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history, led by local guide Rin Gunn. Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped queer life in Athens. Highlights include Memorial Hall, Church Bar, and other community landmarks. To support Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s ongoing work, $5 from each ticket sold will […]
Discover the themes of resistance and reclamation from our newest permanent exhibit, Promised Land as Proving Ground, which offers an immersive journey through Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America. This event is free with general admission. In this 1-hour program, we will explore the history of African American journalism. Dr. John Kaufman-McKivigan, historian […]