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SUMMARY:Faces of Freedom: A 160th Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Since 1619\, people of African ancestry have been woven into the American tapestry. Our Faces of Freedom full-day event celebrates Africans and African Americans from the 1600s to today. Atumpan will perform traditional dance with drums to honor the first Africans to arrive in the Americas. Historical interpreters will be on-site and on stage to introduce themselves and how they found freedom in a society where that was not always legal or the norm. We will finish out our celebration with modern African American performances to showcase the joys and talents of the African American community today. For more information email sch107 @ henrico.gov
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/faces-of-freedom-a-160th-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Meadow Farm Museum\, 3400 Mountain Road\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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SUMMARY:Black History Film Series
DESCRIPTION:The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm\, and the film begins at 6pm. \n“Black Is…Black Ain’t” rejoices in Black diversity\, but many bare their pain at having been silenced or excluded because they were perceived as “not Black enough” or conversely “too Black.” Black Is…Black Ain’t marshals a powerful critique of sexism\, patriarchy\, homophobia\, colorism and cultural nationalism in the Black family\, church and other Black institutions. Film contains contains mature themes\, strong language\, and graphic scenes that may not be suitable for all viewers\, especially children. \nImmediately following the film\, join us for the lively panel discussion. Brought to you in part by COSA Office of Historic Preservation.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/black-history-film-series/
LOCATION:The Little Carver\, 226 N. Hackberry\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78202\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard
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ORGANIZER;CN="San%20Antonio%20African%20American%20Community%20Archive%20and%20Museum":MAILTO:execasst@saaacam.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T183000
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SUMMARY:Slice of History Trivia Night at Heinz History Center
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends for conversation\, happy hour drinks\, American history trivia\, and free pizza after regular museum hours! \nJoin the Heinz History Center and more than 200 iconic museums across America to kick off the fifth annual Civic Season. \nEnjoy free pizza provided by Pizza to the Polls and test your knowledge of American history and pop culture in a trivia night that will test your knowledge of our nation’s past! \nThis program is part of Civic Season a nationwide initiative presented in partnership with the Smithsonian and the History Made By Us coalition. \nCivic Season is a key component of the History Center’s America 101 initiative\, supported by the Nimick Forbesway Foundation and The Grable Foundation. America 101 is designed to engage the public in learning more about American history and civics through public programs\, exhibitions\, digital tools\, and educational curriculum.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/slice-of-history-trivia-night-3/
LOCATION:Heinz History Center\, 1212 Smallman St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinz%20History%20Center":MAILTO:jsmyth@heinzhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
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SUMMARY:Summer Film Series: Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth and Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:BCRI x Sidewalk Cinema: Summer Film Series – Shuttlesworth\nThe Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is partnering with Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema for a Summer Film Series! We’re using film to spark honest conversation across generations\, in hopes of moving us into action together. \nWe’re kicking things off with a screening of Shuttlesworth\, a documentary that dives into the fearless leadership of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth and his fight for civil rights in Birmingham. \nAfter the film\, stick around for a candid conversation on leadership—what it meant in the past\, what it means now\, and what it needs to become. The discussion will feature voices from across generations\, each bringing their own perspectives and ideas of what leadership should look like to meet this moment. \nDiscussion participants include: \nRaven Johnson\, Steven Stafford\, Marie Sutton\, and Reverend Dr. Thomas L. Wilder\, Jr. \nDoors Open: 5:00 PM \nFilm Screening: 6:00–7:00 PM\nDiscussion: 7:00–8:00 PM\nLocation: Sidewalk Cinema \nThis event is free and open to the public. Come ready to learn\, listen\, and be part of the conversation!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/summer-film-series/
LOCATION:Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema\, 1821 2nd Ave N\, Birmingham \, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham%20Civil%20Rights%20Institute":MAILTO:ewallace@bcri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000
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SUMMARY:Blast from the Past Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Meadow Farm staff and Henrico County Public Libraries come together for our bimonthly book club! We will read a new book and visit a different Henrico County historic site every other month. After the book discussion\, we will talk about the ties between the site and the book. A tour of the site is included. Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County: A Family\, a Virginia Town\, A Civil Rights Battle is June’s book and we will meet at the Virginia Randolph Museum. Information: sch107@henrico.gov
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/blast-from-the-past-book-club/
LOCATION:Virginia Randolph Museum\, 2200 Mountain Road\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henrico%20County%20Recreation%20%26amp%3B%20Parks":MAILTO:cha129@henrico.gov
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SUMMARY:Share Your Civic Success Story
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to have your civic success story featured! We invite young adults (18-29\, based in the USA) to submit their stories of making a difference. Tell us about your journey\, the challenges you navigated\, and the tangible impact you achieved. Your experience will contribute to an inspiring collection that showcases youth leadership and motivates others to act.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/share-your-civic-success-story/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Civic%20Success%20Project":MAILTO:kaylapilgrim21@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20250603T004717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T004717Z
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SUMMARY:Art\, Healing\, and Community Support: How Queerness thrives in Empathy and Expression
DESCRIPTION:How can art serve as a tool for healing in queer communities? What roles have pop culture\, drag\, music\, writing\, and other creative expressions played in helping queer individuals embrace and understand their identities? How can parents\, families\, friends\, and communities show meaningful solidarity by supporting queer people and their artistic expressions? \nModerated by Music Therapist Akash Bhatia\, this panel brings together artists\, community organizers\, family members\, and allies to explore the transformative power of art in South Asian queer communities. Together\, they will reflect on how creative expression fosters healing\, connection\, and resistance—and how collective support can strengthen queer liberation and joy. Following the community conversation\, a short reception with snacks and refreshments. Presented in partnership with Desi Rainbow and Trikone Chicago.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/art-healing-and-community-support-how-queerness-thrives-in-empathy-and-expression/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence
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ORGANIZER;CN="South%20Asia%20Institute":MAILTO:haoshu@saichicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T000000
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SUMMARY:On Our 250th Wish Wall with Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the office of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in beautiful Medora\, North Dakota\, to record your wishes on America’s 250th anniversary. We especially welcome your wishes related to conservation since TR was our conservation president.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/on-our-250th-wish-wall-with-theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Office\, 350 Third Avenue\, Medora\, ND\, 58645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theodore%20Roosevelt%20Presidential%20Library":MAILTO:rachel@trlibrary.com
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SUMMARY:America's 250th Wish Wall in Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:You can also share your hope for the United States ahead of its 250th birthday by adding your idea to our pop-up Wish Wall in the museum’s fourth floor Campbell Gallery or online at OnOur250th.org. Let us know how you think we can best write the next chapter of American history and share your wish with us!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/americas-250th-wish-wall-in-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Heinz History Center\, 1212 Smallman St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinz%20History%20Center":MAILTO:jsmyth@heinzhistorycenter.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T205600Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience Amid Resistance: Pay As You Can Exhibition Admission
DESCRIPTION:Discover history made by students as told by students. \nThis 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.) \nThrough original research\, community interviews\, and visits to historic civil rights sites\, including the Moton Museum\, these young historians traced Virginia’s complex road to school integration from Reconstruction to today—while bringing to light empowering stories from Harrisonburg and Rockingham County’s own civil rights chapter. \nMuseum admission fees waived June 3 – July 5\, 2025
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/resilience-amid-resistance/
LOCATION:Rocktown History\, 382 High St\, Dayton\, VA\, 22821\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocktown%20History":MAILTO:director@rocktownhistory.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T151540Z
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SUMMARY:Increase Your Civic Health Beyond the Ballot Box
DESCRIPTION:From this webinar\, you will be able to: \n– Explain why civic engagement is vital to the health of the Commonwealth of Virginia\n– Explore VPAP’s tools and resources for civic engagement beyond voting\n–My Personal Civic Engagement Plan\n— Civics Navigator Resource Toolkit\n— Inquiry-Focused Approaches and Applications\n– Begin to build your civic engagement plan\, share with your communities\, and increase the civic health of Virginians
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/increase-your-civic-health-beyond-the-ballot-box/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia%20Public%20Access%20Project%20%28VPAP%29":MAILTO:ehill@vpap.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T000000
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CREATED:20250603T151308Z
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SUMMARY:Set Up a Civic Conversation with Family or Friends
DESCRIPTION:This small-group discussion topic series encourages informed conversations around complex issues affecting Virginians and Americans. To facilitate these discussions\, the Library of Virginia has chosen an accessible film to watch\, created extensive online resource guides about the topic\, and generated some potential discussion questions.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/set-up-a-civic-conversation-with-family-or-friends/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Interdependence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library%20of%20Virginia":MAILTO:mari.julienne@lva.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20250603T005812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T005812Z
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SUMMARY:PCMP Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:The Paper City Mentoring Project is offering a free summer series for all Ross County teens filled with engaging field trips\, hands-on activities\, and real-world learning about how our community works and how teens can get involved! \nFrom behind-the-scenes tours of local government to trail cleanups\, historical site visits\, and conversations with local change makers\, this is your chance to explore civic engagement in action. \nFree lunch is included each day thanks to our partnership with the Chillicothe City School Food Services Department. \nOpen to ALL teens in Ross County\, you do not have to be in our mentoring program to join. Just bring your curiosity and energy!\nSpecial thanks to our generous funders at Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the Civics Education Fund for making this summer possible. \nAnd shoutout to the amazing community partners joining us along the way: Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library\, Danbarry Cinemas Chillicothe\, Ross County Park District\, The Pump House Center for the Arts\, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park\, Project Bad Apple\, Clean The Streams Southern Ohio\, Adena Mansion & Gardens\, Ross County NAACP\, Ross County Historical Society\, and the City of Chillicothe\, Ohio! \nCheck out the full schedule attached!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/pcmp-summer-series/
LOCATION:Paper City Coffee\, 47 S. Paint Street\, Chillicothe\, OH\, 45601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Paper%20City%20Mentoring%20Project":MAILTO:asti@papercitymentoringproject.org
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DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T211652Z
UID:53655-1748822400-1748822400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Resource Hub: Community for Civic Success
DESCRIPTION:This is a shared space for young adults and allies to exchange ideas\, build knowledge\, and spark action around civic engagement. Follow the community rules\, use the color code to navigate the space\, and add your own posts to keep the momentum going.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/resource-hub-community-for-civic-success/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Civic%20Success%20Project":MAILTO:kaylapilgrim21@gmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20250602T210628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T210628Z
UID:53687-1748822400-1748822400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:WE THE ARTS 2025 — Civic Engagement Through Art with ArtsEd4All
DESCRIPTION:ArtsEd4All has curated a menu of Civic Season art offerings of online activities and resources inspired by in-person gatherings\, for the San Francisco Bay Area. Poetry\, podcasts\, films\, articles\, exhibits and instructions inviting all to CELEBRATE\, LEARN\, WATCH\, SHARE\, FOLD\, SEE\, LISTEN\, READ\, VISIT\, SHIFT & BLOOM! \n• A free day of music\, art workshops and poetry celebrating Juneteenth at Healdsburg Jazz Festival\n• “The Japanese Picture Brides\,” a concert program by the Del Sol Quartet on Angel Island\n• “Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration\,” a two-day conference in Oakland\n• #NationalMuralDay celebrating San Francisco arts educators\n• #PoetryBlooms inspired by the Ruth Asawa retrospective at SFMOMA\n• #CakePicnics with Wayne Thiebaud at the Legion of Honor\n• “Coretta’s King\,” a bold new musical work-in-progress about Coretta Scott King at the Bayview Opera House\n• Cool Beats and a Livestream of the “Microfiche Scanning Ops” for Democracy’s Library
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/we-the-arts-2025-civic-engagement-through-art-with-artsed4all/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Interdependence,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtsEd4All":MAILTO:sfgreenandblue@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T000000
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CREATED:20250529T215824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T215824Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Women in History Digital Trails
DESCRIPTION:View our regional digital trails to follow in the paths of trailblazing Virginia women who have been honored as one of the Library’s Virginia Women in History.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/virginia-women-in-history-digital-trails/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library%20of%20Virginia":MAILTO:mari.julienne@lva.virginia.gov
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SUMMARY:"Letters to Legislators" Education Station in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate “Civic Season” by getting involved in the legislative process. Discover tips and tricks on how to write a letter of advocacy to your lawmakers! Activity is included in your museum general admission.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/letters-to-legislators-education-station-in-the-museum/
LOCATION:Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library\, 20 N Coalter St\, Staunton\, VA\, 24401-4332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woodrow%20Wilson%20Presidential%20Library":MAILTO:ekilgore@woodrowwilson.org
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SUMMARY:Mapping Justice: Designing Geospatial Tools for Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Mapping Justice is a virtual summer program where students use real data to tackle environmental challenges in their communities. Whether it’s mapping climate resilience\, uncovering environmental disparities\, or designing solutions with GIS and digital storytelling\, students get hands-on experience in using technology for impact—and they earn free college credits while doing it. \nWhy Join?\n– Earn free college credits while building career-ready skills\, such as how to analyze data and create interactive digital maps.\n– Investigate real issues impacting your community through a capstone project.\n– Attend online and engaging classes with a flexible schedule.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/mapping-justice-designing-geospatial-tools-for-climate-action/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard
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ORGANIZER;CN="trubel%26amp%3Bco":MAILTO:mappingjustice@trubel.co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20250529T215208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T215208Z
UID:52317-1748476800-1748476800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:"Give Me Liberty" Exhibition Highlight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) education team for thirty-minute highlight tours as they offer you an introduction to our newest exhibition\, “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation.” \nCommemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, “Give Me Liberty” highlights Virginia’s leading role in the American Revolution. It explores the continental and global forces as well as the actions of both iconic and ordinary people that brought about a model of democratic government that changed the world. \nThese tours occur every Saturday in June\, July\, and August 2025 from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. \nRegistration is required due to tour popularity. While the tour is free\, daily admission is required. See ticketing page for more details. \n—\n“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation” was produced in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. It is presented by Virginia’s 250th Commission.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/give-me-liberty-exhibition-highlight-tours/
LOCATION:Virginia Museum of History & Culture\, 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence,Native American Experience,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia%20Museum%20of%20History%20%26amp%3B%20Culture":MAILTO:nmartorana@virginiahistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20250529T142444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T142444Z
UID:52325-1748476800-1748476800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Ann Arbor District Library's LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is an independent walking tour that can be done at any time. \nThe Ann Arbor District Library’s LGBTQ+ Walking Tour documents historical locations important to the queer community\, pulling from interviews with community members in podcasts like AADL’S Gayest Generation\, LGBTQ+ Washtenaw oral histories\, and other archival collections. We heard from community members about their favorite hangouts over the decades\, including bars\, bookstores\, and sites of political advancement for LGBTQ+ rights. This tour walks you through important locations\, some of which have changed over the years and may no longer exist. As you visit each stop\, consider the history made there\, the activism and community building taking place in Ann Arbor today\, and what you’d like our future to become.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/ann-arbor-district-librarys-lgbtq-walking-tour/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann%20Arbor%20District%20Library":MAILTO:dudekk@aadl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20250529T111715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T111715Z
UID:52819-1748476800-1748476800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2025 ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition
DESCRIPTION:The ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition aims to critically engage and amplify youth voices from all over the world in civic ideas and challenges. The competition seeks to find\, spotlight\, and reward promising future leaders through scholarship prizes and award recognition. For this cycle\, the competition has zeroed in on the power of government\, and what it means for a country to be “successful”. \nParticipation in the ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition offers the opportunity to join the ChallengeUS Future Leaders Network (global community of young changemakers)\, secure cash prizes that can be put towards educational and professional pursuits\, and gain public recognition for exceptional work.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/summer-2025-challengeus-future-leaders-competition/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="ChallengeUS":MAILTO:liam@challengeusnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20250528T195036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T195036Z
UID:52552-1748390400-1748390400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Add Your Wish for America's Birthday to OnOur250th.org
DESCRIPTION:As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026\, join people across the country in shaping the future of our democracy. At OnOur250th.org\, you’re invited to send a birthday wish to the nation. \nWhat do you want the next chapter of America to look like? What values should guide us forward? Submit your wish online and add your voice to a collection of growing reflections and visions. \nVisit OnOur250th.org to make your wish for America.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/add-your-wish-for-americas-birthday-to-onour250th-org/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20New%20York%20Historical":MAILTO:hopemarie@historymadebyus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20250528T194829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T224519Z
UID:52556-1748390400-1748390400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Civics Pavilion and "Wish Wall" in DC
DESCRIPTION:July 4th\, 2026 marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence — a piece of correspondence that birthed a nation. In that spirit\, as we approach America’s big birthday\, museums are inviting the public to share a wish for the future of our country and our democracy. \nNow is your chance to make your voice heard. \nFor the first time\, Civic Season is hosting a pop-up activation at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. From June 19 through July 4\, from 12 to 4 PM Wednesday to Sunday\, you can meet us in the Civics Pavilion to add your voice to the 28-foot “Wish Wall” inviting visions for America’s future.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/wish-walls-whats-your-wish-for-u-s/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20Museum%20of%20American%20History":MAILTO:hopemarie@historymadebyus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20240531T155104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T155104Z
UID:49511-1719061200-1719068400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Greensboro History Museum: Lifted Voices
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season of civic engagement between Juneteenth and July Fourth at the Greensboro History Museum. On Saturday June 22\, from 1-3 pm\, living history interpreters will share stories from the NC Democracy: Eleven Elections exhibition. \nFree\, family-friendly program. Join us for history in first person.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/greensboro-history-museum-lifted-voices/
LOCATION:Greensboro History Museum\, 130 Summit Ave\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27401\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence,Native American Experience,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greensboro%20History%20Museum":MAILTO:sarah.maske@greensboro-nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20240510T004004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132311Z
UID:48857-1718550000-1718553600@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Wyoming State Museum Civic Season Festival!
DESCRIPTION: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\, enjoy an exuberant mini debate organized by Braver Angels\, and hear inspiring stories about civic engagement. \nEnjoy beer and food from Westby Edge Brewery\, creative art projects\, and hands-on activities to help you discover how your personal background and values give you the power to shape the future. It’s about gathering friends\, having some fun\, and amplifying our voices to create a Wyoming we’re all proud of. \n3:00 PM – Cheyenne Fiddle Orchestra. Bob Matthews leads a group of young fiddlers through country classics. \n4:00 PM – Braver Angels Mini Debate. Should there be age limits on politicians? What about social media regulations? \n4:30 PM – How to do Civics. Learn how to find inspiration and discover your path to civic engagement. \n5:00 PM – Samir Knox. Folk with a rock and roll heart.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/come-visit-the-wyoming-state-museum-civic-season-festival/
LOCATION:Wyoming State Museum\, 714 W 20th St\, Cheyenne\, WY\, 82001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyoming%20State%20Museum":MAILTO:melisa.mcchesney@wyo.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240529T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240529T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20240529T133733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T133733Z
UID:49339-1716940800-1716940800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Stories of the Incarcerated at Sing Sing Prison in New York
DESCRIPTION:Sing Sing Prison\, in Ossining\, New York\, is a nearly 200 year-old prison that has shaped the carceral system. The Sing Sing Prison Museum helps people understand the impact of this place.  Short videos will introduce you to the voices and stories of people who have been part of Sing Sing’s history and present-day.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/stories-of-the-incarcerated-at-sing-sing-prison-in-new-york/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sing%20Sing%20Prison%20Museum":MAILTO:jmitchell21@mercy.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240502T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20240509T194853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T054127Z
UID:48160-1714608000-1714608000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Host Your Own Feast of Reason
DESCRIPTION:This year\, New American History is collaborating with our neighbors at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to share a digitized version of the Feast of Reason. Host your own “Jeffersonian dinner” in the dorm or classroom\, around the family dinner table\, in a video chat or any social space. Promote civil discourse across generations or across the miles!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/host-your-own-feast-of-reason/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard
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ORGANIZER;CN="New%20American%20History":MAILTO:Anne.Evans@richmond.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240502T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20240502T174523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T133234Z
UID:48206-1714608000-1714608000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Collect\, Connect\, and Celebrate with History Pinned
DESCRIPTION:RevolutionNJ invites you explore New Jersey’s past this Civic Season through their History Pinned program! \nFrom June 1st – July 31st\, five historic sites\, with connections to New Jersey’s civic history\, will be handing out unique History Pinned pin-backed buttons. Collective all five and win a prize! \n2024 History Pinned Sites:\n– Alice Paul Institute\n– American Labor Museum\n– Hoboken Historical Museum\n– New Jersey State Museum\n– T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center \nDetails:\nThe pin-backed buttons and History Pinned booklets will be available at each location. To receive your button\, look for the History Pinned sign at the welcome desk or ask museum staff for assistance. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/collect-connect-and-celebrate-with-history-pinned/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="RevolutionNJ":MAILTO:rachel.thimke@sos.nj.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230705
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20230518T160322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T142613Z
UID:38884-1688428800-1688515199@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:July 4th: Independence Day | Remember\, Reconnect and Represent
DESCRIPTION:Today\, we roll out the welcome mat for the future inheritors of the United States\, unleashing access to history for informed\, inspired civic participation. Anchored by our newest and oldest federal holidays\, the Civic Season event series mobilizes a movement to understand our past and shape our future! \nBe a Connector and link with organizations advocating for a better Chicago\, hear from local leaders\, and leave your mark on the community mural. Enjoy crafts and games outside\, hands-on history facilitated by Natalia Virafuentes\, then tour Museum with a Civic Action @ CHM guide\, followed by a special screening of the documentary Represent (2020) by Kartemquin Films. \nAll Civic Season events are FREE admission days for Illinois residents.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/independence-represent/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago%20History%20Museum":MAILTO:mcdonald@chicagohistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T184345
CREATED:20230518T195842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T195842Z
UID:39323-1688083200-1688083200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:2023 MyImpact Challenge Virtual Civics Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bill of Rights Institute for a virtual civics fair honoring the winners of the 2023 MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest! Students from across the country entered their service projects\, and now it is time to celebrate our ten winners – including the student(s) who took home our $10\,000 Grand Prize! Come learn about student service projects and see how today’s youth are tackling local problems with innovative solutions.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/2023-myimpact-challenge-virtual-civics-fair/
LOCATION:Bill of Rights Institute\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill%20of%20Rights%20Institute":MAILTO:abrickley@mybri.org
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