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SUMMARY:Share Your Civic Success Story
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to have your civic success story featured! We invite young adults (18-29\, based in the USA) to submit their stories of making a difference. Tell us about your journey\, the challenges you navigated\, and the tangible impact you achieved. Your experience will contribute to an inspiring collection that showcases youth leadership and motivates others to act.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/share-your-civic-success-story/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Civic%20Success%20Project":MAILTO:kaylapilgrim21@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Art\, Healing\, and Community Support: How Queerness thrives in Empathy and Expression
DESCRIPTION:How can art serve as a tool for healing in queer communities? What roles have pop culture\, drag\, music\, writing\, and other creative expressions played in helping queer individuals embrace and understand their identities? How can parents\, families\, friends\, and communities show meaningful solidarity by supporting queer people and their artistic expressions? \nModerated by Music Therapist Akash Bhatia\, this panel brings together artists\, community organizers\, family members\, and allies to explore the transformative power of art in South Asian queer communities. Together\, they will reflect on how creative expression fosters healing\, connection\, and resistance—and how collective support can strengthen queer liberation and joy. Following the community conversation\, a short reception with snacks and refreshments. Presented in partnership with Desi Rainbow and Trikone Chicago.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/art-healing-and-community-support-how-queerness-thrives-in-empathy-and-expression/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence
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ORGANIZER;CN="South%20Asia%20Institute":MAILTO:haoshu@saichicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T000000
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SUMMARY:America's 250th Wish Wall in Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:You can also share your hope for the United States ahead of its 250th birthday by adding your idea to our pop-up Wish Wall in the museum’s fourth floor Campbell Gallery or online at OnOur250th.org. Let us know how you think we can best write the next chapter of American history and share your wish with us!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/americas-250th-wish-wall-in-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Heinz History Center\, 1212 Smallman St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinz%20History%20Center":MAILTO:jsmyth@heinzhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T200000
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SUMMARY:Lights of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:As the prelude to the thrilling Fourth of July Fireworks display\, our holiday programming concludes with a celebration of the words and music of the American Revolution. Highlights include a reading of the Declaration of Independence\, American marching music of the Revolution\, and a patriotic sing-along culminating in a grand fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. above the Governor’s Palace.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/lights-of-freedom-2/
LOCATION:Palace Green\, 200 Palace Green St\, Williamsburg \, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colonial%20Williamsburg%20Foundation":MAILTO:jhammon@cwf.org
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SUMMARY:A Patriotic Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Many events led up to our nation’s independence\, and music told the story as it was happening. Hear a story told by members of the Governor’s Musick\, using voice\, flute\, violin\, viola da gamba\, and harpsichord. Listen to vocal and instrumental chamber music of the 18th century and celebrate Independence Day with music that saw our transition from English colonies to American states.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/a-patriotic-celebration/
LOCATION:Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg\, 301 S Nassau St\,\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colonial%20Williamsburg%20Foundation":MAILTO:jhammon@cwf.org
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SUMMARY:Noon Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join residents of the 18th-century Williamsburg community as they read the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Courthouse and surrounding area.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/noon-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Courthouse Steps\, 101 W Duke of Gloucester St\, Williamsburg \, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colonial%20Williamsburg%20Foundation":MAILTO:jhammon@cwf.org
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SUMMARY:The Nation’s Stage Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:As the home of Congress\, the Capitol is our nation’s stage. Here\, the most important scenes of our collective life as citizens take place. It is where the civic traditions and ceremonies that affirm our democracy developed over time. The rituals that lend a sense of occasion\, importance\, and unity to our country today take place here. \nThis exhibit explores the traditions surrounding events such as the opening of a new Congress\, inauguration\, joint sessions\, and holidays. Original artifacts include the Electoral College ballot boxes\, tally sheets\, speeches from John Adams\, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln\, cartoonist Charles Schulz’s Congressional Gold Medal\, and china used at the 2009 inaugural luncheon. \nOpen Monday – Saturday\, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/the-nations-stage-exhibit/
LOCATION:U.S. Capitol Visitor Center\, U.S. Capitol\, Washington\, DC\, 20510\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Interdependence
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S.%20Capitol%20Visitor%20Center":MAILTO:barbara.stemler@aoc.gov
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SUMMARY:Mixtape250: A Greatest Hits Celebration of Music Landmarks for America’s 250th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:This Civic Season\, the American Music Landmarks Project is excited to invite Gen Z voices to set the tone for “Mixtape250: A Greatest Hits Celebration of Music Landmarks for America’s 250th Birthday” in 2026! \nEmail us at info@musiclandmarks.org with your track(s) for Mixtape250 – any suggestions for locations\, artists\, genres and/or eras you’d like to see represented in our party playlist of places across the country that have been activated as music heritage sites and civic storytelling mediums. As a thanks for your participation\, we’ll help you identify a remote/virtual or on-site opportunity to connect with a music landmark this Civic Season!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/mixtape250-a-greatest-hits-celebration-of-music-landmarks-for-americas-250th-birthday/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="American%20Music%20Landmarks%20Project":MAILTO:sheryl@musiclandmarks.org
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SUMMARY:Gateway to Pride Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently\, their lives\, struggles\, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride\, the Missouri History Museum present the first-ever full-scale exhibit on St. Louis’s fascinating and powerfully relevant LGBTQIA+ history. \nThe result of a community-driven\, nearly decade-long collecting initiative\, “Gateway to Pride” showcases meaningful artifacts\, striking images\, and insightful oral histories. Through the exhibit\, visitors will discover a surprising and revealing new perspective on the region’s past\, and LGBTQIA+ St. Louisans will see themselves as central figures in their region’s history like never before. \nOpen through July 6\, 2025.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/gateway-to-pride-exhibit/
LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63112\, United States
CATEGORIES: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/New_York:20250529T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T215208Z
UID:52317-1748476800-1748476800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:"Give Me Liberty" Exhibition Highlight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) education team for thirty-minute highlight tours as they offer you an introduction to our newest exhibition\, “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation.” \nCommemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, “Give Me Liberty” highlights Virginia’s leading role in the American Revolution. It explores the continental and global forces as well as the actions of both iconic and ordinary people that brought about a model of democratic government that changed the world. \nThese tours occur every Saturday in June\, July\, and August 2025 from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. \nRegistration is required due to tour popularity. While the tour is free\, daily admission is required. See ticketing page for more details. \n—\n“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation” was produced in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. It is presented by Virginia’s 250th Commission.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/give-me-liberty-exhibition-highlight-tours/
LOCATION:Virginia Museum of History & Culture\, 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence,Native American Experience,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia%20Museum%20of%20History%20%26amp%3B%20Culture":MAILTO:nmartorana@virginiahistory.org
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UID:52058-1748476800-1748476800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:This Constitution Podcast
DESCRIPTION:This Constitution is an every-two-weeks podcast ordained and established by the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University\, the home of Utah’s Civic Thought & Leadership Initiative. \nCo-hosted by Savannah Eccles Johnston and Matthew Brogdon\, This Constitution equips listeners with the knowledge and insights to engage with the most pressing political questions of our time. \nSeason 2 | The Framers’ Answer to the Problem of Checks and Balances \nEp. 1 | Does the Separation of Powers Make Gov’t More Powerful? \nEp. 2 | State vs. Federal: How Identity Shapes American Democracy \nEp. 3 | Surviving the Senate: Executive Confirmations \nEp. 4 | Understanding the Shot Heard ‘Round the World \nEp. 5 | Judicial Confirmations: Checks\, Balances\, or Political Theater? \nEp. 6 | Executive Agreements vs. Treaties: Skirting the Constitution? \nSeason 1 | The Powers and Limits of the U.S. Presidency \nEp. 1 | Above the law? Executive Privilege and Presidential Immunity \nEp. 2 | An Elected Monarch? Creating the American Presidency \nEp. 3 | George Washington Builds the Presidency \nEp. 4 | Lincoln Saved the Union. Did He Violate the Constitution? \nEp. 5 | Where’s the Party? Presidential Selection Gone Wrong? \nEp. 6 | Is the Electoral College the Best We Can Do? \nEp. 7 | Ballots\, Not Bullets: A 2024 Election Recap \nEp. 8 | Starting Wars or Just Finishing Them? POTUS as Commander in Chief \nEp. 9 | Who Needs Congress? POTUS as Chief Executive \nEp. 10 | Myth of the Modern Presidency: The Office Since T.R. \nEp. 11 | How to Thwart a Tyrant: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address \nSeason 1 Extra | Episode A | The Pursuit of Happiness \nSeason 1 Extra | Episode B | The Legacy of Mercy Otis Warren \nSeason 1 Extra | Episode C | Shakespeare and the U.S. Constitution \nSeason 1 Extra | Episode D | The Real Truth about Judicial Review \nListen on:\n– Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-constitution/id1771900485\n– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IQCq5DUPWlImiAdc4t3pf?si=723435510f5b4099&nd=1&dlsi=ae1309e10ed5447a\n– Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2408337 \nWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRJTOv4HmafJWaCUdsaDZqm4tZKcr6OIg
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/this-constitution-podcast/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Constitutional%20Studies%20at%20Utah%20Valley%20University":MAILTO:lisa.halverson@uvu.edu
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SUMMARY:Community Dinners at Home Guide
DESCRIPTION:Create your own Civic Season event with a guide to hosting fun and meaningful community meals at home! We’re sharing easy ways to plan gatherings with your neighbors so you can build stronger relationships with the people around you. The free downloadable guide includes simple menu ideas\, suggestions for getting everyone involved\, and lots of games and conversation starters to help break the ice and get to know one another better. Gather your community\, share a meal\, and talk face-to-face about everything from your favorite albums to how you can work together to make your neighborhood a better place.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/community-dinners-at-home-guide/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Interdependence
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Family%20Dinner%20Project":MAILTO:bri@thefamilydinnerproject.org
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SUMMARY:Add Your Wish for America's Birthday to OnOur250th.org
DESCRIPTION:As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026\, join people across the country in shaping the future of our democracy. At OnOur250th.org\, you’re invited to send a birthday wish to the nation. \nWhat do you want the next chapter of America to look like? What values should guide us forward? Submit your wish online and add your voice to a collection of growing reflections and visions. \nVisit OnOur250th.org to make your wish for America.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/add-your-wish-for-americas-birthday-to-onour250th-org/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20New%20York%20Historical":MAILTO:hopemarie@historymadebyus.org
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UID:52556-1748390400-1748390400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Civics Pavilion and "Wish Wall" in DC
DESCRIPTION:July 4th\, 2026 marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence — a piece of correspondence that birthed a nation. In that spirit\, as we approach America’s big birthday\, museums are inviting the public to share a wish for the future of our country and our democracy. \nNow is your chance to make your voice heard. \nFor the first time\, Civic Season is hosting a pop-up activation at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. From June 19 through July 4\, from 12 to 4 PM Wednesday to Sunday\, you can meet us in the Civics Pavilion to add your voice to the 28-foot “Wish Wall” inviting visions for America’s future.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/wish-walls-whats-your-wish-for-u-s/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20Museum%20of%20American%20History":MAILTO:hopemarie@historymadebyus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250512T152600
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250512T152600
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20210609T063502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T152949Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Online Collection of African American History
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/explore-online-collection-of-african-american-history/
LOCATION:Historic Alexandria\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,How We Celebrate,Interdependence
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SUMMARY:Dance your way through Civic Season with DCPL's Playlist
DESCRIPTION:It’s Civic Season – and the DC Public Library is here with a playlist of inspiring tunes to get you ready to show up!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/dance-your-way-through-civic-season-with-dcpls-playlist/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC%20Public%20Library":MAILTO:Rozanar@si.edu
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SUMMARY:Read your way through Civic Season with DCPL
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by DC Public Library’s Civic Season reading list — packed with stories\, sounds\, and ideas to fuel your curiosity and action this Civic Season. Check it out and add something new to your queue! \nFind reading lists for kids\, teens\, and adults.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/civic-season-music-playlist-kids-civic-season-reading-list-teen-civic-season-reading-list-and-adult-civic-season-reading-list/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC%20Public%20Library":MAILTO:Rozanar@si.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20240513T165256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T165411Z
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SUMMARY:“Fenómeno Latino: Latin Music’s Global Rise “ Festival and Concert
DESCRIPTION:“Fenómeno Latino: Latin Music’s Global Rise “ \nSaturday\,June 22 \n· Family Festival: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nWallace H. Coulter Performance Plaza First Floor\, West Wing \n· Concert: 5 to 9 p.m. \nMall Terrace and Flag Hall\, Second Floor\, Center \nThis Summer Solstice daytime Family Festival will feature live music\, dance lessons\, a drum circle and Storytime activities. The evening activities will focus on the rise of Reggaetón from the urban underground to the global mainstream and feature live music\, DJs\, dance lessons and demonstrations\, plus a conversation with scholars and practitioners\, and a special display of objects. \nThat evening voter registration will also be availbale in celebration of Civic Season. \nFor a complete line up of artists will be available closer to the event on museum’s website.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/fenomeno-latino-latin-musics-global-rise-festival/
LOCATION:Smithsonian National Museum of American History\, 1300 Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC 20560\, Washington\, DC\, 20560\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Smithsonian%20National%20Museum%20of%20American%20History":MAILTO:rozanar@si.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20240510T004004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132311Z
UID:48857-1718550000-1718553600@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Wyoming State Museum Civic Season Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wyoming State Museum along with a collaborative of 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\, enjoy an exuberant mini debate organized by Braver Angels\, and hear inspiring stories about civic engagement. \nEnjoy beer and food from Westby Edge Brewery\, creative art projects\, and hands-on activities to help you discover how your personal background and values give you the power to shape the future. It’s about gathering friends\, having some fun\, and amplifying our voices to create a Wyoming we’re all proud of. \n3:00 PM – Cheyenne Fiddle Orchestra. Bob Matthews leads a group of young fiddlers through country classics. \n4:00 PM – Braver Angels Mini Debate. Should there be age limits on politicians? What about social media regulations? \n4:30 PM – How to do Civics. Learn how to find inspiration and discover your path to civic engagement. \n5:00 PM – Samir Knox. Folk with a rock and roll heart.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/come-visit-the-wyoming-state-museum-civic-season-festival/
LOCATION:Wyoming State Museum\, 714 W 20th St\, Cheyenne\, WY\, 82001\, 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/New_York:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20240531T160324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T160324Z
UID:49344-1718445600-1718488800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Penn Museum Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for a festival filled with joyful performance\, live DJ sets\, captivating storytelling\, and hands-on activities for all ages. Support Black-owned businesses at a community marketplace or grab a bite from locally owned food trucks. \nAdvance registration is encouraged but not required. Walk up registration will be available.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/penn-museum-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn%20Museum":MAILTO:ferrellr@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20240519T184048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T105537Z
UID:49320-1718127000-1718134200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Slice of History Trivia Night with Liberty Hall Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:Get your “Slice of History” at Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub! \nJoin Liberty Hall for Kentucky’s Civic Season in an evening of history trivia\, food\, and prizes! Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub creates a gathering space where our community & visitors can come together around local food\, while Liberty Hall nurtures personal connections to the past as a means of civic engagement. The two partnered together to offer you your own Slice of History\, so come on down to Locals for a slice of free pizza and trivia fun!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/slice-of-history-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub\, 863 Wilkinson Blvd.\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liberty%20Hall%20Historic%20Site":MAILTO:director@libertyhall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20230522T040819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T040819Z
UID:39135-1688688000-1688688000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:First Fridays at VMHC
DESCRIPTION:On the first Friday of each month from 5:00-8:00 pm\, enjoy extended hours and free admission to all exhibitions (including “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon”)\, live music\, and family-friendly activities. Plus\, enjoy access to specials in the Museum Café and food trucks on site. The July edition will also feature special civics-themed activities. Free\, no registration required.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/first-fridays-at-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230704T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20230518T155402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T110156Z
UID:39003-1688482800-1688508000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:July 4th: Stars and Stripes Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community resilience at Kansas City’s official Independence Day event! \nThe Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is the perfect place to spend your 4th of July. Bring your friends and family to grab a bite to eat\, shop from local vendors\, listen to live music. And hang around into the evening to enjoy the largest fireworks display in the city!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/stars-and-stripes-picnic/
LOCATION:National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="National%20WWI%20Museum%20and%20Memorial":MAILTO:hsheriff@theworldwar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20230508T161333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T225910Z
UID:38915-1688475600-1688479200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:July 4th: Fourth at the Fort Festivities
DESCRIPTION:The Fort Pitt Museum\, part of the Heinz History Center’s family of museums\, will host its annual Fourth at the Fort festivities in Point State Park on Tuesday\, July 4. \nAt 1 p.m.\, colonial reenactors\, local scouts\, and veterans will help raise a 36-foot American flag and kick off the Fourth of July holiday in the city of Pittsburgh. The ceremony will commence in the Fort Pitt Block House yard thanks to an ongoing partnership with the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution\, owners of the Fort Pitt Block House – the oldest building in the region. Visitors can watch museum staff symbolically lower a British ensign and help raise a 36-foot\, 13-star Garrison flag\, one of several early patterns that may have flown over Fort Pitt during the American Revolution. The ceremony will conclude with the singing of the National Anthem. \nAfter the patriotic flag raising ceremony\, visitors can enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of living history demonstrations. Visitors can throw tomahawks\, learn about Pittsburgh’s role during the American Revolution\, and see costumed interpreters reenact 18th-century life at Fort Pitt.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/fourth-at-the-fort-festivities/
LOCATION:Fort Pitt Museum\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort%20Pitt%20Museum":MAILTO:bmsmith@heinzhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20230522T041403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T224417Z
UID:39115-1688466600-1688470200@www.civic-season.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20230518T201647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T224153Z
UID:39179-1688428800-1688428800@www.civic-season.com
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:20260428T193437
CREATED:20230518T205337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T205337Z
UID:39007-1688342400-1688342400@www.civic-season.com
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:20260428T193437
CREATED:20230519T210339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T210339Z
UID:39187-1688169600-1688255999@www.civic-season.com
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:20260428T193437
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
DTSTAMP:20260428T193437
CREATED:20230511T205139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T230050Z
UID:39191-1688148000-1688160600@www.civic-season.com
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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ORGANIZER;CN="George%20Washington%26amp%3B%23039%3Bs%20Mount%20Vernon":MAILTO:zjakub@mountvernon.org
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