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Attend Naturalization Ceremony, Meet Betsy Ross and See a Flag Made of M&Ms at Flag Fest

Betsy Ross House, Historic Philadelphia , United States

The celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 13 when Betsy Ross, herself, raises the flag in the courtyard to mark the beginning of National Flag Week.  Once Upon A Nation Storytellers will entertain from the courtyard stage, telling short, interactive and little-known stories featuring our nation’s flag. Other highlights of the week will include the […]

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“We the People” Tour

HistoryMiami Museum , United States

The United States is a country founded by the people for the people, but who are the people? Throughout history, the answer to that question has changed. Join us for this civics and U.S. history themed program to learn how the government operates on a local, state and federal level and the role of the […]

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Remembering Lincoln Project

Ford's Theatre , United States

How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? What did they say? Browse through their responses as they dealt with a time of uncertainty and grief.

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Who’s telling your COVID-19 story?

Made By Us , United States

We’re living through history – how will we document it? We launched a crowdsourced map listing over 500 such initiatives nationwide who are collecting and preserving it all. Explore the map and find one near you. Then, check out the #TrashOrTreasure challenge to document YOUR experience: https://medium.com/history-made-by-us/trash-or-treasure-what-gets-saved-might-get-remembered-dcc9a4b3e9ad

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Create Your Own Story with the OurStoryBridge Project

OurStoryBridge , United States

OurStoryBridge, at www.ourstorybridge.org, is a free resource and tool kit for producing a crowdsourced, community story project and is designed to help libraries and other organizations create their own story projects using Adirondack Community as a model. Take a look at the Tool Kit to get ideas for stories you can use in your life, […]

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Explore the Garden at the Murray-Dick-Fawcett House

Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA, United States

The small lot, which contains 1770s timber frame and brick dwelling, and a small garden, was one of the few buildings in existence in the area during the American Revolution. Reflect on the formation of our nation in this urban garden.

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Why Women’s History Initiatives Matter

Senator John Heinz History Center , United States

The Suffrage Centennial and women's history initiatives like the Heinz History Center's "Women Forging the Way" offer curators and archivists opportunities to preserve these stories and raise awareness for future generations.

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Shaping the Future with Lisa Kay Solomon

Vote By Design , United States

Hear from Lisa Kay Solomon, designer in residence and lecturer at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) as she discusses designing the presidency and shaping the future.

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Southport Storyteller: The Moon Landing

Southport Historical Society , United States

In this oral history, Mike tells about being a 13-year-old boy camping on a remote island off the coast of North Carolina in 1969. His story involves sea turtles, military commandos, moon-walking astronauts, and glowing sea creatures. Consider recording your own memories of times when your life and your family's lives have intersected with historic […]

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Watch “1864: The Presidential Election”

American Civil War Museum , United States

It is often believed that 1863 is the turning point of the Civil War, but for Americans at the time, there was no end in sight. For those in the United States, the presidential election of 1864 puts the citizens in power of how they want to drive the course of the war.

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Viral Histories: Stories of Racism, Resilience, and Resistance in Asian American Communities

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History , United States

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans have experienced increased racism and hate crimes. While these incidents of increased prejudice and violence occur today, they reflect a long history of how power, prejudice, and public health have intersected throughout American history. Viral Histories shares conversations with community leaders combating racism while serving on the front lines […]

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