Civics Pavilion and “Wish Wall” in DC

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 […]

Community Dinners at Home Guide

Create your own Civic Season event with a guide to hosting fun and meaningful community meals at home! We're sharing easy ways to plan gatherings with your neighbors so you […]

This Constitution Podcast

This Constitution is an every-two-weeks podcast ordained and established by the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University, the home of Utah’s Civic Thought & Leadership Initiative. Co-hosted by […]

“Give Me Liberty” Exhibition Highlight Tours

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

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: […]

While the tour is free, Daily Admission is required.

Gateway to Pride Exhibit

Missouri History Museum 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States

LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History […]

The Nation’s Stage Exhibit

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, United States

As the home of Congress, the Capitol is our nation’s stage. Here, the most important scenes of our collective life as citizens take place. It is where the civic traditions […]

Noon Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Courthouse Steps 101 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg , VA, United States

Join residents of the 18th-century Williamsburg community as they read the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Courthouse and surrounding area.

A Patriotic Celebration

Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau St,, Williamsburg, VA, United States

Many events led up to our nation’s independence, and music told the story as it was happening. Hear a story told by members of the Governor’s Musick, using voice, flute, […]

CW Admission

Lights of Freedom

Palace Green 200 Palace Green St, Williamsburg , VA, United States

As the prelude to the thrilling Fourth of July Fireworks display, our holiday programming concludes with a celebration of the words and music of the American Revolution. Highlights include a […]

America’s 250th Wish Wall in Pittsburgh

Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 […]

Included with General Admission