Taps at the Tower

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]

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Ford Evening Book Talk: Alexandra Petri’s US History

George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway , Mount Vernon, VA, United States

Hear from Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri, author of Alexandra Petri’s US History. This witty, absurdist satire of the last 500 years is the fake textbook you never knew you needed! This side-splitting work of historical humor shows why Petri has been hailed as a “genius,” a “national treasure,” and “one of the funniest writers […]

Free

Taps at the Tower

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]

Free

Taps at the Tower

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]

Free

Taps at the Tower

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]

Free

Taps at the Tower

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]

Free

Taps at the Tower

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]

Free

Guided Tour: Pittsburg Beyond Adversity

Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Learn about the struggles and successes of African Americans in Western Pennsylvania throughout 250 years of history. Learn about the African American experience through Pittsburgh’s role in the abolition movement, the Underground Railroad, Pittsburgh’s groundbreaking jazz scene, and sports teams, including the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords.

Free

Meet the Artist: The Future Will Follow the Past

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA, United States

MEET THE ARTIST & GUEST CURATOR Join us at The Weitzman for a tour led by Jonathan Horowitz of this powerful exhibition and explore the dialogue created between the works of contemporary art and the themes, ideas, and events in the Museum’s core exhibition. Tours have limited capacity to enhance the visitor experience. The Future […]

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Benjamin Franklin, Rattlesnakes, & Pepe the Frog: Memes in American Politics

Revolutionary Spaces , United States

Memes—images that spread quickly through large groups—are a central part of internet culture. Not only have they have been instrumental in the rise of social media, they also have had a major influence on American political discourse. According to leading media expert Dr. Joan Donovan, memes mirror the behavior of flags and broadsides of the […]

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July 4th: Fourth of July Weekend

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. Third St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for a Fourth of July Weekend celebration with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance. Explore what freedom means to you throughout the weekend as you enjoy a heart-pounding drumline performance, contribute to a […]

$13 – $24

July 4th: Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway , Mount Vernon, VA, United States

Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation's founding on June 30th and July 1st! Relax 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 […]

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