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The Situation Room Experience – Washington’s Cabinet

George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon 3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, United States

Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room Experience: Washington's Cabinet. This fast-paced and interactive game allows participants to step into the shoes of the presidential Cabinet, U.S. senators, foreign ambassadors, Native American leaders, members of the press, and even George Washington himself! During this 75-minute game, the actions […]

$15 – $28

Athens Queer Space Tour

Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate Pride Month with a 2-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history, led by local guide Rin Gunn. Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped queer life in Athens. Highlights include Memorial Hall, Church Bar, and other community landmarks. To support Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s ongoing work, $5 from each ticket sold will […]

$5 – $20

Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting

National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, United States

Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting celebrates Susan B. Anthony's commitment to civic engagement and voting rights. The Monroe County Board of Elections will demo the new voting machines and will partner with the Anthony Museum for a voter registration pop-up. The Anthony Museum will also display a specially curated selection of quilt […]

Slice of History at Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

Hawaii Mission Houses Historic Site & Archives 553 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

What if I told you history could be served with a FREE slice of pizza? Get ready for A Slice of History, where we bring together food, friends, and the stories that didn’t make it into your textbooks! Civic Season unites our oldest federal holiday, July 4th, with our newest: June 19th. It’s a time […]

Trivia Night at The National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Alert the group chat: It’s trivia night! Grab a bite, explore exhibits, and show off your trivia skills in the birthplace of American democracy. The National Constitution Center is  hosting a Taste of History Trivia Night. We’ll have free food, games, exhibit tours, and a trivia contest with prizes. PLUS snap a selfie with Benjamin […]

Wednesday Nights: Independence & Incarceration

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Consider the complex paradox of American freedom inside the walls of this prison-turned-historic-site. Listen to special readings of "The Declaration of Sentiments” and reflect on civil rights, mass incarceration, and social justice. --------------------------------------------- About Wednesday Nights: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site opens its gates this summer for Wednesday Nights! With a different theme each week, […]

$17.00

After-Hours Special Program: Explore the Siege of Boston at the Paul Revere

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, MA, United States

After his midnight ride, Paul Revere couldn’t return to Boston. What became of his family as patriot forces besieged the city, trying to expel the British troops? In this program, you’ll look at the experiences of Revere’s daughter Sarah, helping her mother pack to flee the city, and his son Paul Jr., who was left […]

History on the Rocks: Cyclorama Spritz

Atlanta History Center 130 W Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

On Wednesday, July 2 from 7-9 pm, join us at The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama for a special History on the Rocks! One of only two cycloramas in the entire United States, this 138-year-old, 49-foot-tall, 10,000-pound painting depicts the 1864 Battle of Atlanta in vivid detail. We'll be hosting a Cyclorama scavenger hunt for the […]

$15 – $25

Slice of History at Freedom Park

North Carolina Freedom Park 218 N Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us for a tour of Freedom Park and an exclusive look at powerful primary sources at the State Archives and State Library of North Carolina as we explore the enduring struggle for freedom in our state. This event is hosted by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and America 250 NC […]

Did You Know? History Game Show

Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

Come on down to the Hennage Auditorium for some game show action to test your knowledge of history. Expand your mind! Impress your friends! Win a prize! Featuring special guest Thomas Jefferson.

Free – $10

July 4 Naturalization Ceremony with Ken Burns

Monticello 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Celebrate July 4th at Monticello, the home of the author of the Declaration of Independence! For over 60 years on July 4th, Monticello's West Lawn has transformed into an outdoor courtroom, where dozens of new citizens take the Oath of Citizenship to become Americans. Join Monticello as we mark the 249th anniversary of the country […]

Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville

Historic Stagville State Historic Site - Horton Grove 5925 Jock Road , Bahama, NC, United States

Commemorate Independence Day with a reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful Fourth of July address, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" at Historic Stagville State Historic Site. This is a participatory community reading. Every year, 60 volunteers sign up to read passages from this famous abolitionist speech in front of the historic slave […]

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