Reflect in Veterans Park
Atlanta History Center , United StatesWithin steps of the Atlanta History Center Museum, reflect on the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—the United States of America.
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Within steps of the Atlanta History Center Museum, reflect on the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—the United States of America.
Watch this YouTube series, where a group of veterans share their experience in the Vietnam War.
AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate, a Mars Wrigley brand, is excited to partner with Made by Us to sponsor the inaugural Civic Season! We have created an easy resource center with several civic-minded activities to choose from wether you have 5 minutes or an hour to spend. Learn about the history of chocolate, historic foodways and find […]
Practical exercises that help individuals and/or groups practice the habits of mind associated with engaging in Better Arguments.
An old-fashioned celebration in the 1876 town of Walnut Hill, marking the first centennial of the United States' birth. Also includes a game of 1870s-rules baseball. The entire museum, including the 1700 Ioway Indian Farm, is open for touring through a single admission price. Saturday, July 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT.
What Every American Should Know, an initiative of the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship and American Identity Program, is a nonpartisan exploration of the elements of cultural and civic social literacy for our increasingly diverse nation. We are crowdsourcing ideas from a wide range of Americans by asking the following question: What are 10 terms or references […]
In 1826, one of America’s Founding Fathers crossed paths with one of the new nation’s defining writers when University of Virginia student Edgar Allan Poe attended Thomas Jefferson’s funeral. Just as Jefferson had declared the nation’s political, religious, and architectural independence from England, the young Poe would soon issue America’s Declaration of Literary and Artistic […]
How can every citizen have a voice? Town meeting each spring in Vermont is central to its identity as a little state that does things differently. But what happens when it needs to change during a pandemic? Or when it changes because Vermont itself has changed? This podcast episode explores democratic traditions in Vermont, how […]
The Missouri History Museum and the Collective STL present an intergenerational summer wellness experience for the entire family. Participate in a variety of activities including yoga, journaling, mindful art, music, and healthy food and drink samples. If you like walking, hiking, and biking, we also encourage you to take advantage of trails in Forest Park […]
A Stanford designer developed a design-based approach to help first-time voters navigate the ambiguity of election season. Here are a few lessons from that work.
This article explores the rediscovery of Juneteenth in the twenty-first century and how it has become an important American holiday.
Join Made By Us in History Club, on Clubhouse, to dig deep into what a Civic Season can do and be - and how you can be a part of it. This event was held on June 3, 2021. Check back for the recording at History Club.