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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T103000
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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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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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ORGANIZER;CN="George%20Washington%27s%20Mount%20Vernon":MAILTO:zjakub@mountvernon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230703T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230703T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T205337Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230702
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
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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/New_York:20230701T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230519T193905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T193905Z
UID:39147-1688169600-1688169600@www.civic-season.com
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;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T230050Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230705
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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:20230630T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T195842Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230530T110811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T110811Z
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SUMMARY:The Legend Singers Reunion Concert
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a live concert celebrating Black Music Month and 83 years of the Legend Singers’ continuous performance and preservation of African American folk music. The celebration will travel the Soul Train\, honoring Black musicians and their music\, from early slave songs to present day pop and hip-hop. \nPresented by Wells Fargo
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/the-legend-singers-reunion-concert/
LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Boulevard\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63112\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri%20History%20Museum":MAILTO:kbuck@mohistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230518T204153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T204153Z
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SUMMARY:Taps at the Tower
DESCRIPTION:Taps\, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals\, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military\, and is often played at civilian events around the country. \nThe National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday\, June 18 – Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. \nPeople are invited to come and use the grounds each evening\, have a picnic\, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset\, people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief\, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/taps-at-the-tower-5/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230518T204324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T204324Z
UID:39027-1687478400-1687478400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Taps at the Tower
DESCRIPTION:Taps\, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals\, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military\, and is often played at civilian events around the country. \nThe National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday\, June 18 – Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. \nPeople are invited to come and use the grounds each evening\, have a picnic\, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset\, people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief\, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/taps-at-the-tower-6/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230518T204736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T204736Z
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SUMMARY:Taps at the Tower
DESCRIPTION:Taps\, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals\, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military\, and is often played at civilian events around the country. \nThe National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday\, June 18 – Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. \nPeople are invited to come and use the grounds each evening\, have a picnic\, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset\, people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief\, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/taps-at-the-tower-9/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230518T204613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T204613Z
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SUMMARY:Taps at the Tower
DESCRIPTION:Taps\, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals\, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military\, and is often played at civilian events around the country. \nThe National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday\, June 18 – Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. \nPeople are invited to come and use the grounds each evening\, have a picnic\, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset\, people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief\, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/taps-at-the-tower-8/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230518T204419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T204419Z
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SUMMARY:Taps at the Tower
DESCRIPTION:Taps\, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals\, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military\, and is often played at civilian events around the country. \nThe National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday\, June 18 – Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. \nPeople are invited to come and use the grounds each evening\, have a picnic\, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset\, people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief\, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/taps-at-the-tower-7/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230518T201251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T201251Z
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SUMMARY:Ford Evening Book Talk: Alexandra Petri's US History
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri\, author of Alexandra Petri’s US History. \nThis witty\, absurdist satire of the last 500 years is the fake textbook you never knew you needed! This side-splitting work of historical humor shows why Petri has been hailed as a “genius\,” a “national treasure\,” and “one of the funniest writers alive.” \nIn person attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/ford-evening-book-talk-alexandra-petris-us-history/
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%27s%20Mount%20Vernon":MAILTO:zjakub@mountvernon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230518T204053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T204053Z
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SUMMARY:Taps at the Tower
DESCRIPTION:Taps\, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals\, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military\, and is often played at civilian events around the country. \nThe National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday\, June 18 – Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. \nPeople are invited to come and use the grounds each evening\, have a picnic\, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset\, people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief\, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/taps-at-the-tower-4/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230518T032031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T211140Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate! Juneteenth Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Celebrate! series\, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up\, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts. This program is tied directly to President and Mrs. Kennedy’s concern for and support of the arts and culture in a democratic society. Thanks to generous support from the Martin Richard Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council all performances are free. \nJuneteenth Feature: OKRA Dance Company – Africans in America: A Dance Journey through the Diaspora\nJoin us on Juneteenth in celebrating the profound influence of African dance\, music\, and rhythm on American culture. Let’s learn together and gain deeper appreciation in an entertaining and highly interactive program for all ages. \nWe encourage audience members to wear masks to boost the comfort level of the staff and your fellow participants. \nIf you cannot come to the Kennedy Library for this in-person program\, you can get a virtual ticket and receive a link to the live broadcast of the program.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/celebrate-juneteenth-edition/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum\, Columbia Point\, Boston\, MA\, 02125\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="John%20F.%20Kennedy%20Presidential%20Library%20and%20Museum":MAILTO:maria.quintero@nara.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230511T205616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T205616Z
UID:39215-1687132800-1688428800@www.civic-season.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230518T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T203809Z
UID:39047-1687132800-1687132800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Taps at the Tower
DESCRIPTION:Taps\, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals\, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military\, and is often played at civilian events around the country. \nThe National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday\, June 18 – Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. \nPeople are invited to come and use the grounds each evening\, have a picnic\, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset\, people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief\, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/taps-at-the-tower-3/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230612T141309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T141309Z
UID:42262-1687078800-1687086000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Juneteenth with the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
DESCRIPTION:The festivities start at 9 AM when the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden gates open to a Second Line-style processional parade accompanied by Jonathan Michael and the G.W. Carver High School band and flag team. Visitors are invited and encouraged to join the processional and can pick up flags and noisemakers at the gates starting at 8:30 AM. \nVisitors can participate in art-making activities after the parade by designing their celebratory tambourines and Juneteenth flags. Throughout the morning\, attendees will enjoy live music from Jonathan Michael\, create sidewalk chalk art inspired by the holiday\, and get a family portrait at our photo booth with Juneteenth-inspired flair. Featured artist EL Chisolm\, based in Atlanta and a Birmingham native\, will lead a collaborative mural project with a reveal of the completed mural near the end of the event. Delicious\, free snacks and strawberry lemonade will be available on a first come\, first serve basis from the Museum’s cafe\, Verde. \nInside the Museum\, visitors can explore The Bias Inside Us\, an exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service designed to raise awareness about the social science and psychology of implicit bias\, the impact of this bias\, and what people can do about it. Also on view are two exhibitions of youth art by local students from Valiant Cross Academy and the MMFA’s Teen Arts and Activism Camp\, with themes that celebrate the role of art in social change.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/juneteenth-with-the-montgomery-museum-of-fine-arts/
LOCATION:Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts\, 1 Museum Drive\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36117\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery%20Museum%20of%20Fine%20Arts":MAILTO:education@mmfa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230519T194003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T194003Z
UID:39051-1687046400-1687046400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Flag Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live patriotic music concert from the American Legion Band! This musical revue pays tribute to our nation’s flag\, which was adopted by Congress on June 14\, 1777. In 1916\, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/flag-day-concert/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230512T184216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T103530Z
UID:39019-1687046400-1687046400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Civic Season Kickoff: Taps at the Tower
DESCRIPTION:Taps\, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals\, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military\, and is often played at civilian events around the country. \nThe National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday\, June 18 – Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. \nPeople are invited to come and use the grounds each evening\, have a picnic\, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset\, people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief\, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/taps-at-the-tower-on-civic-season-kickoff-weekend/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230504T200328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T163300Z
UID:37791-1687014000-1687024800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Civic Season Kickoff Festival
DESCRIPTION:It takes YOUR story to tell the WHOLE story. Join the Wyoming State Museum along with 10 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\, laugh through an exuberant debate organized by Wyoming Equality and Braver Angels\, and hear the stories of the historic Wyomingites who inspire one young historian to be an active civic participant in our state. Enjoy food and treats from local vendors\, crafts\, and activities to help you discover how your story gives you the power to shape the future. It’s about gathering friends\, having some fun\, and amplifying our stories\, voices\, and actions to create a Wyoming we’re all proud of. \nPlease register for FREE ahead of the event. \nWHAT’S HAPPENING? \nCity Creek Band\, 3:00 – 3:45 pm\nKylie the Historian\, 3:55 – 4:15 pm\nDebate\, 4:20 – 4:45 pm\nGalactic Lemonz\, 5:00 – 6:00 pm \nWHO’S COMING? \nBraver Angels\nWyoming Equality\nCheyenne League of Women Voters\nLaramie County Library\nWyoming Humanities\nLions Club\nKiwanis Cheyenne\nRotary Club\nWyoming ACLU\nNay & Jays\nSprosty’s Frostys
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/civic-season-festival/
LOCATION:Wyoming State Museum\, 2301 Central Avenue\, Cheyenne\, WY\, 82002\, 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=America/Detroit:20230617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230617T130022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T130022Z
UID:42636-1687003200-1687024800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Wright and enjoy several engaging and educational activities. From live singing and storytelling to pony rides and hustle dance classes. We have something for all ages. Come have fun\, learn something impactful\, and engage with the community in a way that only The Wright can. \nEntertainment features music by DJ Righteous throughout the day; MC J Bell will be on hand to present live performances by cellist and vocalist King Sophia\, storytelling and music by Mama Jahra\, diasporic drum\, dance and folklore from Ngoma Za Amen-Ra and Alnur African Dance Company and culminating with a community dance\, Hustle for History with Thomasenia Johnson. \nEngagement with the League of Women Voters\, Detroit Equestrian Play Theatre (Pony Rides at Warren Avenue Circle Drive)\, Detroit Hives\, Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund\, Detroit Black Community Food Network and Vendor Qonnect curates the Food Trucks: Spice Rack Catering\, Junk Food & Friends and La’s Lemonade and more! \nGrab your blankets and lawn chairs and come out to enjoy the festivities. 
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/juneteenth-jubilee-celebration/
LOCATION:Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, 315 East Warren Avenue\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222524
CREATED:20230617T134931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T134931Z
UID:42641-1686996000-1687032000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Community BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join the nation’s oldest independent African American Museum for a Juneteenth BBQ! \nEnjoy performances on both the Outdoor State and Theater Stage\, plus plenty of campus activations including a game station\, the Children’s Pavilion\, Drum Village\, a petting zoo and Adler Planetarium telescopes.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/juneteenth-community-bbq/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 East 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222525
CREATED:20230511T204401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T204401Z
UID:39075-1686909600-1686920400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Storytelling in the Museum: Juneteenth + Craft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Happy Juneteenth! To commemorate the holiday\, we’ll learn about past and present freedom jubilees through a book reading. Possible books to be read include: “Juneteenth for Mazie\,” “Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem\,” and “The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States.” \nThroughout the month of June\, MHS will be welcoming audiences of all ages to gather to critically examine systemic racism and celebrate Juneteenth. This program is part of the Missouri History Museum’s Summer Family Fun Series and Storytelling in the Museum event series.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/storytelling-in-the-museum-juneteenth-craft-workshop/
LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Boulevard\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63312\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri%20History%20Museum":MAILTO:kbuck@mohistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222525
CREATED:20230518T214702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T143354Z
UID:39091-1686850200-1686861000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Civic Season: Juneteenth Keynote - From New Orleans to Galveston to St. Louis and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a riveting nine-generation family migration story from Texas to Missouri. Vanessa Slaughter\, a native St. Louisan\, will join Jim Vincent of the St. Louis African American History & Genealogy Society in a fireside chat to trace her family’s legacy to Galveston\, Texas\, in the 1860s. Each generation builds on the foundation of love\, community\, and freedom to give us the inspiration to dig into our own family histories and celebrate Juneteenth as a community. The evening will kick off with a brief presentation about the history and meaning of the Juneteenth holiday by Dr. Geoff K. Ward of Washington University in St. Louis and will end with a live performance by the Community Gospel Choir of St. Louis\, inspiring us to look deep into our own family legacies of migration\, freedom\, and community love. \nPresented by Wells Fargo.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/juneteenth-keynote-from-new-orleans-to-galveston-to-st-louis-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Boulevard \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63112\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri%20History%20Museum":MAILTO:kbuck@mohistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222525
CREATED:20230530T131848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T132012Z
UID:39071-1686736800-1686747600@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Juneteenth and Black Music Month
DESCRIPTION:June is an important month in Black history: It’s when we celebrate both Juneteenth (June 19) and Black Music Month! Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about a local connection to Clara Brown\, a pioneer and formerly enslaved person\, through a musical presented by Mama Lisa and Fundisha Enterprises. Take a hip-hop workshop with the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis\, enjoy a drum circle with an African djembe\, and much more. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with Fundisha Enterprises.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/juneteenth-and-black-music-month/
LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Boulevard\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63112\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri%20History%20Museum":MAILTO:kbuck@mohistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230602T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222525
CREATED:20230602T193556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T225203Z
UID:41822-1685700000-1685707200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:July 4th: Citizenship Ceremony at Monticello
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Monticello’s West Portico becomes an outdoor courtroom where dozens of individuals take the Oath of Citizenship to become Americans. This ceremony is marked by music from the Charlottesville Municipal Band and the Old Line Fife and Drum Corps. After the ceremony\, visitors enjoy root beer floats and children’s activities on the West Lawn.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/july-fourth-at-monticello-2/
LOCATION:Monticello\, 1050 Monticello Loop\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas%20Jefferson%27s%20Monticello":MAILTO:kate@historymadebyus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T222525
CREATED:20230512T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T042124Z
UID:39207-1685646000-1685653200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Slice of History: Local History Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for History on Tap at Hi-Wire Brewing! \nCome celebrate Kentucky Statehood Day and the kick off of Civic Season with your local history organizations\, the Filson Historical Society and Liberty Hall Historic Site! The Commonwealth of Kentucky was admitted to the Union as the 15th state on June 1\, 1792. Grab a pint at Hi-Wire or a slice of pizza from Goodfellas Pizzeria and settle in for some local history-centric games. Prizes awarded!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/slice-of-history-local-history-game-night/
LOCATION:Filson Historical Society x Liberty Hall Historic Site\, 642 Baxter Ave\, Louisville\, KY\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Filson%20Historical%20Society%20x%20Liberty%20Hall%20Historic%20Site":MAILTO:emmabryan@filsonhistorical.org
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