First Fridays at VMHC

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States

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. […]

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Collect, Connect, and Celebrate with History Pinned

RevolutionNJ invites you explore New Jersey's past this Civic Season through their History Pinned program! From June 1st – July 31st, five historic sites, with connections to New Jersey’s civic history, will be handing out unique History Pinned pin-backed buttons. Collective all five and win a prize! 2024 History Pinned Sites: - Alice Paul Institute […]

Stories of the Incarcerated at Sing Sing Prison in New York

Sing Sing Prison, in Ossining, New York, is a nearly 200 year-old prison that has shaped the carceral system. The Sing Sing Prison Museum helps people understand the impact of this place.  Short videos will introduce you to the voices and stories of people who have been part of Sing Sing's history and present-day.

Penn Museum Juneteenth Celebration

Penn Museum 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Walk up registration will be available.

Juneteenth Celebration in Tempe, Arizona

Arizona Heritage Center 1300 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ, United States

Please join us to recognize the impact of Black communities in Arizona with a Juneteenth Celebration. Community members will connect with each other and a variety of organizations representing historical societies, action groups, state resources, and the community at large. Guests are welcome to wander, discuss, and enjoy performances, activities, and food! Festivities will take […]

Wyoming State Museum Civic Season Festival!

Wyoming State Museum 714 W 20th St, Cheyenne, WY, United States

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, […]

“Fenómeno Latino: Latin Music’s Global Rise “ Festival and Concert

Smithsonian National Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, Washington, DC, United States

“Fenómeno Latino: Latin Music’s Global Rise “ Saturday,June 22 · Family Festival: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wallace H. Coulter Performance Plaza First Floor, West Wing · Concert: 5 to 9 p.m. Mall Terrace and Flag Hall, Second Floor, Center This Summer Solstice daytime Family Festival will feature live music, dance lessons, a drum circle […]

Greensboro History Museum: Lifted Voices

Greensboro History Museum 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC, United States

Celebrate the season of civic engagement between Juneteenth and July Fourth at the Greensboro History Museum. On Saturday June 22, from 1-3 pm, living history interpreters will share stories from the NC Democracy: Eleven Elections exhibition. Free, family-friendly program. Join us for history in first person.

Read your way through Civic Season with DCPL

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! Find reading lists for kids, teens, and adults.

Visible Hand Project

The Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University has launched the Visible Hand Project, which offers free, nonpartisan civic education to Utah Businesses and their employees. Adam Smith’s invisible hand describes the unseen forces of self-interest that impact our free-market economy. While navigating these dynamics, business leaders can be among our state’s strongest civic […]

Learners with Littles: American Heritage Activities for Parents & Kids

Utah Valley University 800 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT, United States

IN PERSON DURING SCHOOL YEAR. RESOURCES PROVIDED ONLINE AT ANY TIME. Want to learn more about America’s heritage? Would it help to bring the kids while you learn? DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, join us for a monthly discussion series about American heritage on Utah Valley University campus for caregivers of children (or for those who […]