This excerpt from the Emmy-nominated "River to River: Iowa's Forgotten Highway 6" tells the story behind the Wilton, Iowa Candy Kitchen restaurant. From its Greek origins to it's classic Americana present, the heart and soul of this colorful little soda shop on a two-lane highway will always be Thelma and George Nopoulos.
Halloween was introduced to the United States by Irish and Scottish immigrants in the mid-1800s. Read here how it became the very American holiday we think of today, including how railroads and telegraphs changed it, and about the woman who invented "trick or treat." This article includes an activity for kids to write a Halloween […]
Undocumented organizers catapulted themselves into the center of one of the nation’s fiercest debates to form an unlikely, yet powerful, political voice. From the DREAM Act, to DACA, to deportation and policing, undocumented organizers ushered in a new era of political activism, shaping policies, influencing elections, and sparking national conversations about exclusion and belonging. The […]
By the time she graduated high school, Jessica Govea knew without a doubt that social justice was her calling, and at the age of 19 she joined Cesar Chavez and the organization that would eventually become the United Farm Workers (UFW).
With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America presents the diverse layers of the Chinese American experience, while examining America’s journey as a nation of immigrants. It interweaves the historical and political context of Chinese immigration to the United States with the personal stories and cultural traces of multiple generations.
American Dreaming is a study on the impact storytelling has on immigrant storytellers and it includes an interactive essay featuring some of the storytellers we've interviewed.
In this activity, you will consider the experiences of several Chinese people who were exhibited in an ethnographic display at the 1899 National Export Exposition.
Taking a cue from the popular protest call-and-response—"Show me what democracy looks like! This is what democracy looks like!"—this site explores what democracy looks like from the perspectives of five organizers working in today's undocumented movement. Through their stories, these organizers invite us to look beyond the headlines and the issues often associated with undocumented […]
It’s time for us to replace caricature with character; it's time for Yellowface in ballet to take a Final Bow! Explore the history of yellowface in the U.S. by taking an in-depth look at The Nutcracker ballet's choreography, costuming & makeup.
Our self-guided tours allow you to explore the many facets of Cambridge, Massachusetts, at your own pace. Read through the tour online, download the guide, watch the walkthrough, or take the self-guided tour on your own. Choose from topics ranging from activism to architecture, culture to local history. There's something for everyone - even bike […]
Preparing for the Oath is an easy-to-use study guide for the civics portion of the 2008 U.S. Naturalization Test. Here, you can learn about U.S. history and government and practice for the test.
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 […]