Watch "Walk Through the War: 1863 – Civilians Revolt"
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | American Civil War Museum, United States
Two years into the American Civil War, it still isn’t clear who is “winning”. Civilians both above and below the Mason-Dixon are contemplating the cost of the conflict. Join us as we explore the response of regular people to the burdens of war.

Tour Guide Tell All Podcast
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | DC by Foot, United States
Local D.C. tour guides bring history to life with the Tour Guide Tell All podcast. Confront the often scandalous and incendiary past through conversations about dynamic individuals and inciting events that help shape us today. Focused on storytelling and tourism, this podcast is the history class you wished you’d had in school.

Tour Gadsby’s Tavern Museum with special National Anthem exhibit
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Historic Alexandria, United States
Tour Gadsby’s at your own pace and immerse yourself in the spaces and stories of the tavern and early America. Learn how all social classes and people—free and enslaved, men and women, African American and white—were part of not just the tavern, but the creation of Alexandria and the young nation through exhibits and interactives. While touring, enjoy the special, interactive exhibit “Reflecting on the National Anthem.”

Smithsonian Estudios Sociales en Línea
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, United States
Participa en una exploración en línea de temas clave en estudios sociales, presentando recursos de museos de la institución Smithsonian.

Benjamin Hance Lynching Memorial Exhibit at the Old Jail Museum
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | St. Mary’s County Museum Division, St. Mary's County, MD, United States
This commemorative exhibit remembers the story of the only documented lynching victim in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, and discusses this difficult topic as it relates to the future of the community. Available inside the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown during regular hours, open daily, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

African American Heritage Trail: North Waterfront Route Walking Tour
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Historic Alexandria, United States
Learn about Alexandria’s African American history from King Street north to Cross Canal with this 1-mile tour. Grab your smartphone and pull up the StoryMap as you walk the trail outdoors along the Potomac River.

Reflect at Alexandria African American Heritage Park
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Historic Alexandria, United States
This seven-acre park is an oasis within the City of Alexandria. Dedicated as a memorial to African American contributions to Alexandria’s history, it encompasses the Black Baptist Cemetery established in 1885. Stroll through the park to discover sculptures honoring Alexandria’s African American community and spaces for quiet reflection.

What’s your Civic Superpower? Take the Quiz!
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Made By Us, United States
There are many ways to pitch in when it comes to shaping the future of our nation — from demonstrating to investigating. Whether you prefer being on the front lines or working behind the scenes, you’ve got that historical figure energy – so figure out how you can use it. Ready to find out what strengths you bring to the table? Take the quiz, then read on to get inspired by figures in the past – and learn how you can take action today. Bonus: we even have curated guides to Civic Season for your superpower! It’s basically your enneagram type but for making change.

Share What You Stand For with the iconic Civic Season Poster-Generator
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Made By Us, United States
The Globe Poster Printing Corp. was founded in 1929 in Baltimore, MD. In the decades following, Globe developed a signature style – bold, blocky and vibrant – and became the go-to printer for everything from culture to politics to music (think Jimi Hendrix! Aretha Franklin! The Rolling Stones!). Today, through the Globe Collection and Press at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Globe styles continue to power people and movements.
We’re bringing this historic style to life, for you, this Civic Season through a partnership with Show Of Hands and iconic posters designed with the Globe style.
You can get your limited-edition poster at any Civic Season kickoff event, or use our online poster-generator to make your own! Celebrate what you stand for – post a pic to social and tag @historymadebyus!

Host Your Own “Feast of Reason” Convo
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Made By Us x Monticello, United States
Whether you’re gathering for Juneteenth or July 4th, on a picnic or a BBQ, Thanksgiving isn’t the only time of year you can entertain a debate over a meal. And there’s no better time to get some support for having better conversations that widen the lens on how we understand our past, present and future. When Thomas Jefferson convened people around the dinner table for debates and discussions, the United States wasn’t an idea everyone agreed upon – and as an enslaver advocating for independence, he brought his own contradictions to the table. Nearly 250 years later, we’re still wrestling with who we’ll become as a nation, as a society, as a world – in coffee shops and around the kitchen table. Made By Us founding partner, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, has you covered with their Feast of Reason conversation card deck that helps you navigate the strong opinions many of us hold about “civic issues” so that breaking bread together can bring us closer. Download the cards and get ready to savor a great discussion!

Save As: NextGen Heritage Conservation Podcast
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Heritage Conservation Programs, University of Southern California, United States
Glimpse the future of heritage conservation from some of the people shaping it: graduate students at the University of Southern California. Why do we save places? For whom? Who decides? Hear how emerging leaders explore these and other issues through groundbreaking research deeply rooted in their personal passions and identities. You’ll learn about the “racing of space” in a Black enclave of Venice, CA; rebuilding the Old City of Aleppo after war; sites of racial violence and havens of substance use recovery; fictional history and acoustic heritage; and so much more. You’ll also hear how alums are transforming what we know as “historic preservation” into a people-centered practice that works for everyone. Catch up on the first two seasons and look forward to Season 3 in the fall! Listen at saveas.place or wherever you get your podcasts (search the full title, Save As: NextGen Heritage Conservation).

Frances Brand's "Firsts" exhibit at The Center at Belvedere
2099-01-01 00:00 (Pacific/Niue) | Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, United States
Frances Brand was an eccentric artist and activist in Charlottesville, VA during the later 20th century. Between 1974 and 1978, Brand painted 157 portraits of individuals she met and admired in the area. She referred to them as the “Firsts.” The subjects included notable women, civil rights leaders, pioneers in various fields, and those who broke color lines and shattered glass ceilings.
From July 1 to August 31, 2022, enjoy the exhibit “Firsts” from the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society at The Center at Belvedere. Look for programs exploring Brand’s art from ACHS and The Center through the summer.

Great Americans Award Program
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Smithsonian National Museum of American History, United States
The Great Americans Medal is awarded for lifetime contributions embodying American ideas and ideals. Explore the stories of each honoree through biographies and recorded interviews with David M. Rubenstein. Their inspiring stories empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.
Previous honorees include Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Retired), Thomas J. Brokaw, Cal Ripken Jr., Billie Jean King, Paul Simon, and Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.

Diverse Voices in Invention
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | Smithsonian National Museum of American History, United States
Behind every invention, there is a story. Discover those stories here.
From Chinese-born scientist Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu who changed what we know about the atomic world to Garrett Morgan – known in his time as “the Black Edison” – this blog from the Lemelson Center explores how invention and innovation—past, present, and future—influence our lives.

#Legography for Storytelling and Civic Engagement
2099-01-01 00:00 UTC | New American History, United States
This summer we are partnering with our friends at the History Co:Lab to encourage everyone to discover their Civic Superpower and participate in using Legography (Legos + photography) to share how you explore during the Civic Season. Using Lego mini-figures, or any other small toy or action figure, snap a photo as you visit a local museum, historic site, or another community event! Share your story with us via social media using #CivicSeason #BuildAWorldOfPlay and tag where you explored. Need more details for inspiration? Check out our Civic Season learning resources and scroll down to the Extend activity! Follow our explorations @newamericanhist
