Download the Road to Freedom Mobile App

American Battlefield Trust , United States

The Road to Freedom Tour Guide highlights the Black experience in Civil War-era Virginia. Through the app you will learn about and interact with these little-known stories of strife, growth, community, and more. It unleashes the power of both perspective and place by introducing historical figures that have been given little voice until now. You […]

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Tour the National Mall Virtually

DC By Foot DC, United States

Join us for a virtual tour of the iconic National Mall in Washington, D.C. Learn about our famous memorials and monuments and explore the symbolism behind some of these iconic sites.

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Short Biographies about the People Who Made America

American Battlefield Trust , United States

From William Carney, born into slavery, who became the first Black may to earn the Medal of Honor. To Deborah Sampson, who successfully disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Continental Army. Meet more than 450 fascinating Americans who shaped the first century of our nation.

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Fort Ticonderoga 3-Day Independence Day Weekend

Fort Ticonderoga , United States

Celebrate Independence by exploring one of the greatest triumphs of 1776! All weekend, meet the soldiers of the Northern Continental Army and their labor for liberty at Ticonderoga in 1776. See craftsmen in action busily working to resupply soldiers with clothing, shoes, and equipment. Watch as these soldiers work to prepare themselves, cannons, and ammunition, […]

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Taps at the Tower

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, United States

Linking the beauty and simplicity of the Taps bugle call with the symbolism of the Liberty Memorial Tower, Taps at the Tower is presented each evening at sunset. People are invited to come and use the grounds each evening, have a picnic, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset (8:45 p.m.) from June 20 […]

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Short Videos about Early Wars in American History

American Battlefield Trust , United States

The In4 video series features historians discussing foundational topics about the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Videos are generally no more than four minutes long, and subjects range from a description of notable generals, to an explanation of artillery, to a description of the significance of the Western Theater, or Southern Campaign.

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Try Being George Washington!

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

Be Washington is a first-person interactive leadership experience. Come face to face with challenges that George Washington confronted as commander in chief and the president in four key scenarios that established precedents for veterans service, federalism, and foreign policy. Be Washington can be played onsite at Mount Vernon or at bewashington.org. It is also available […]

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Slavery, Wealth Creation, and Intergenerational Wealth in Boston

Massachusetts Historical Society Boston, MA, United States

From the 17th century to the 21st, enslavement—even when it took place outside of Massachusetts—shaped the province and the state in significant ways. It was and has been central to creating wealth: family fortunes, institutional endowments, and public budgets in Massachusetts have benefited from its spoils. This panel explores the Commonweath's connections to slavery and […]

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The 9th Annual Freedom Seder Revisited: Stories Through the Years

The National Museum of American Jewish History , United States

This annual event is inspired by the original 1969 Freedom Seder, where hundreds of people of all backgrounds gathered to explore and celebrate freedom in the context of the Civil Rights Movement on the third night of Passover and the one-year anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. Typically an in-person event at the Museum on Independence […]

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Monticello to Main Street Self-Guided Walking Tour

Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello Charlottesville, VA, United States

Enslaved men, women, and children not only built Monticello; they and their descendants also helped build the city of Charlottesville. This tour is based largely on the research of Monticello historian Lucia "Cinder" Stanton, and shares the stories of free and enslaved African Americans with ties to Monticello who left a lasting impact on Charlottesville […]

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30th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

The Amistad Center for Art & Culture , United States

You can look forward to an opportunity to celebrate the resilience, strength and excellence of the Black community! Look for more details on https://www.amistadcenter.org/ Saturday at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Main Event 6:30 to 7:30 pm, DJ After Pary 7:30 to 8:30 pm. All Virtual.

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1619 vs. 1776: Debating Our Nation’s Origins

New American History , United States

There has been much debate since the release of the 1619 Project - this learning resource sets aside partisan politics and asks students to explore both sides of the issue and draw their own conclusions.

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