Colonists Citizens Constitutions: Creating the American Republic

Museum of the American Revolution , United States

While the federal constitution is usually given pride of place in our national narrative, individual state constitutions continue to be the driving force behind our national debates. This exhibition is an invitation to learn how "we the people" are the framers of our constitions.

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Explore African American History in Alexandria

Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA, United States

From Parker Gray school photos to Black Lives Remembered protest objects, explore images and objects from Historic Alexandria that tell the story of our community.

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Steaming into the 20th Century: The Advent of Steam Technology in North Carolina

NC Maritime Museum at Southport , United States

Join our crew in learning about the Age of Steam and the communities of the Lower Cape Fear during the turn of the 20th century. This exhibit will explore how steam engines work, the island and beach communities, travel within the region and around the world, as well as the African American experience in this […]

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The Horse’s Tail: Revolution & Memory in Early New York City, Podcast

Omohundro Institute/Ben Franklin's World Podcast , United States

The horse's tail is all that remains of George III in New York City. On July 9, 1776, New Yorkers pulled down their statue of the king. They reveled in its destruction and decapitation and melted much of its remains into bullets. Join Ben Franklin's World and Humanities New York for "The Horse's Tail," an […]

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Take the Sworn-Again America Oath

Citizen University , United States

When immigrants become American citizens, they learn the history and the civic scripture of our nation. They take a test and come together to take an oath. We got to thinking… what would it look like for all of us to take an oath? To become a Sworn-Again American? We’ve put together an oath for […]

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Listen to “Celebrating the Fourth” Podcast Episode

Omohundro Institute/ Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History , United States

How do our fireworks displays, barbecues, parades, and sporting events compare to the first and earliest celebrations of independence? How and why do we celebrate the United States and its independence as we do? Historical experts Benjamin E. Park, Jay Hinesley, and Shira Lurie take us through the early American origins of Fourth of July […]

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Last Call: Beer Futures

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History , United States

With more than 8,000 breweries, the United States is home to the most dynamic and creative small brewing industry in the world. Yet as the industry grew, many were excluded from its ranks. Today’s brewers face threats associated with the pandemic, the brewing supply chain, and climate change. What lies ahead? The future of American […]

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Attend July 4th Naturalization Ceremony

Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello , United States

"...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." These poignant words have inspired people around the world. Yet, this promise remains unfulfilled for many Americans. Join us Saturday, July 4, at 11 a.m. (EDT) as we virtually commemorate both the powerful words of the Declaration of Independence and how generations have fought—and continue to fight—to make […]

Nellie Bly: Around the World

Senator John Heinz History Center , United States

On Nov. 14, 1889, New York World reporter and Western Pa. native Nellie Bly started a 25,000-mile journey around the world, inspired by the popular Jules Verne book “Around the World in Eighty Days.” Nearly 131 years later, we’re sharing her adventures in real time. Follow her thrilling journey around the globe here now through […]

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Wayback Wednesday: Learn about St. Mary’s County, Maryland

St. Mary's County Museum Division St. Mary's County, MD, United States

Join us every Wednesday around noon for new short videos featuring everything from the quirky to the fascinating about St. Mary's County and Southern Maryland.

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Create Your Own Story Project with OurStoryBridge

OurStoryBridge , United States

OurStoryBridge, at www.ourstorybridge.org, is a free resource and tool kit for producing an online, crowdsourced, community story project and is designed to help libraries, historical societies, issue-related organizations, and others create their own story projects using Adirondack Community at www.myadirondackstory.org as a model. Take a look at the Tool Kit to understand how to start an online […]

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Culinary Traditions within the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma with Chef Nico Albert

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History OK, United States

How do you decolonize your diet to honor traditional foodways? Join Chef Nico Albert to learn about her efforts to revitalize indigenous cuisine and connect even more deeply to her community in the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma through indigenous ingredients and traditional foods.

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