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SUMMARY:Western PA Civic Season Photo Contest for Students
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh’s Heinz History Center is hosting a civics-themed photo contest. Open to high schoolers and undergraduates (who will compete in separate categories)\, it seeks to inspire Western Pennsylvanians to reflect upon the state of their civic community or the nature of their democracy. Photos taken in any of Western Pennsylvania’s 26 counties that in some way exhibit civic themes will be accepted. Participants are encouraged to think creatively about how to capture such themes in a photograph this Civic Season! \nBe sure to submit during Civic Season – Juneteenth to July 4th!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/western-pa-civic-season-photo-contest-for-students/
LOCATION:Senator John Heinz History Center\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Senator%20John%20Heinz%20History%20Center":MAILTO:llhblack@heinzhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:July 4th: Fourth of July Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for a Fourth of July Weekend celebration with special activities\, costumed interpretation\, and crafts for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance. Explore what freedom means to you throughout the weekend as you enjoy a heart-pounding drumline performance\, contribute to a collaborative art installation on the Museum’s outdoor plaza\, and explore the Museum’s special exhibition “Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia.” \nincluded with regular Museum admission
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/fourth-of-july-weekend/
LOCATION:Museum of the American Revolution\, 101 S. Third St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20of%20the%20American%20Revolution":MAILTO:amckechnie@amrevmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T213000
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SUMMARY:July 4th: Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation’s founding on June 30th and July 1st! \nRelax and enjoy a patriotic evening that includes dazzling fireworks and musical performances. See the Mansion lit in red\, white and blue during the fireworks show; walk down to visit the Washington Tomb for special wreath-layings; revel in the sounds of the 18th century with performances by the talented Fifes & Drums of York Town; enjoy a concert by the National Concert Band; watch ice cream making demonstrations; and learn 18th-century dancing. \nFireworks over the Potomac will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/independence-fireworks/
LOCATION:George Washington's Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway \, Mount Vernon\, VA\, 22121\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="George%20Washington%26amp%3B%23039%3Bs%20Mount%20Vernon":MAILTO:zjakub@mountvernon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T000000
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SUMMARY:National Treasure Hunt Discussion & Screening of National Treasure
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an on-stage discussion related to the book\, National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy\, featuring co-authors Aubrey Paris and Emily Black. The book program will be followed by a screening of National Treasure (2004).
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/national-treasure-hunt-discussion-screening-of-national-treasure/
LOCATION:National Archives Foundation\, 701 Constitution Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20408\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20Archives%20Foundation":MAILTO:valerie.mcvey@archivesfoundation.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230702
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SUMMARY:Mount Vernon Independence Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation’s founding. \nRelax and enjoy a patriotic evening that includes dazzling fireworks and musical performances. Walk down to visit the Washington Tomb for special wreath-layings\, revel in the sounds of the 18th century with performances by the talented Fifes & Drums of York Town and the National Concert Band\, watch ice cream making demonstrations\, and learn 18th-century dancing. \nFireworks over the Potomac will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/mount-vernon-independence-fireworks/
LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway\, Mount Vernon\, VA\, 22121-3600\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="George%20Washington%27s%20Mount%20Vernon":MAILTO:zjakub@mountvernon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230703T000000
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SUMMARY:Save a Life: Blood Drive @ WWI Museum and Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the nation while honoring the sacrifices of our military? By donating blood\, you continue in a proud tradition started in WWI when blood was stored for future transfusion for the first time. The U.S. relies on the generosity of blood donors to save lives and\, since 2016\, the Museum and Memorial has been honored to partner with the Community Blood Center to provide that support for Kansas City. To find out more details about eligibility\, the donation process and to make an appointment\, please visit savealifenow.org. \nAppointments are REQUESTED to donate at this blood drive; walk-ins will be accepted.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/save-a-life-blood-drive-wwi-museum-and-memorial/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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SUMMARY:July 4th: An American Celebration at George Washington's Mount Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Salute the first commander in chief during Mount Vernon’s annual Independence Day event. Meet George Washington. Watch made-for-daytime fireworks\, observe a moving ceremony in which people from across the world become U.S. citizens\, hear a musical performance by the National Concert Band\, and see 18th-century magic in the upper garden with Mr. Peter Gardiner.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/an-american-celebration-july-4th-at-george-washingtons-mount-vernon/
LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway \, Mount Vernon\, VA\, 22121\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T113000
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SUMMARY:July 4th: Independence Day at the VMHC
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming new U.S. Citizens and explore Virginia’s political history at the VMHC this Fourth of July! Save the date for a citizenship naturalization ceremony and see candidates take the Oath of Allegiance. Then\, stay after the ceremony to explore the museum’s galleries\, purchase items from the Museum Store about Virginia’s place in America’s grand experiment\, and get a refreshing treat in the Museum Café! \nThe naturalization ceremony is held in partnership with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). \nThe ceremony is free to attend and open to the public without registration. Please note: All attendees must have photo identification (driver’s license/ID card) to enter the courtroom/event space and will be screened for prohibited items. \nAdmission to the museum will be available at the conclusion of the ceremony.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/independence-day-at-the-vmhc/
LOCATION:Virginia Museum of History & Culture\, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T140000
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SUMMARY:July 4th: Fourth at the Fort Festivities
DESCRIPTION:The Fort Pitt Museum\, part of the Heinz History Center’s family of museums\, will host its annual Fourth at the Fort festivities in Point State Park on Tuesday\, July 4. \nAt 1 p.m.\, colonial reenactors\, local scouts\, and veterans will help raise a 36-foot American flag and kick off the Fourth of July holiday in the city of Pittsburgh. The ceremony will commence in the Fort Pitt Block House yard thanks to an ongoing partnership with the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution\, owners of the Fort Pitt Block House – the oldest building in the region. Visitors can watch museum staff symbolically lower a British ensign and help raise a 36-foot\, 13-star Garrison flag\, one of several early patterns that may have flown over Fort Pitt during the American Revolution. The ceremony will conclude with the singing of the National Anthem. \nAfter the patriotic flag raising ceremony\, visitors can enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of living history demonstrations. Visitors can throw tomahawks\, learn about Pittsburgh’s role during the American Revolution\, and see costumed interpreters reenact 18th-century life at Fort Pitt.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/fourth-at-the-fort-festivities/
LOCATION:Fort Pitt Museum\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort%20Pitt%20Museum":MAILTO:bmsmith@heinzhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230704T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230704T220000
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SUMMARY:July 4th: Stars and Stripes Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community resilience at Kansas City’s official Independence Day event! \nThe Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is the perfect place to spend your 4th of July. Bring your friends and family to grab a bite to eat\, shop from local vendors\, listen to live music. And hang around into the evening to enjoy the largest fireworks display in the city!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/stars-and-stripes-picnic/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T000000
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CREATED:20230522T040819Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at VMHC
DESCRIPTION:On the first Friday of each month from 5:00-8:00 pm\, enjoy extended hours and free admission to all exhibitions (including “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon”)\, live music\, and family-friendly activities. Plus\, enjoy access to specials in the Museum Café and food trucks on site. The July edition will also feature special civics-themed activities. Free\, no registration required.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/first-fridays-at-vmhc/
LOCATION:Virginia Museum of History & Culture\, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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