The United States is a country founded by the people for the people, but who are the people? Throughout history, the answer to that question has changed. Join HistoryMiami for a civics and U.S. history-themed tour to learn how the government operates on a local, state, and federal levels and the role of the individual […]
Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation. Player roles include George Washington, his cabinet, foreign diplomats and delegations, members of Congress, and the press. Collectively, you will be faced with domestic and […]
Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation. Player roles include George Washington, his cabinet, foreign diplomats and delegations, members of Congress, and the press. Collectively, you will be faced with domestic and […]
June 12: DRAG TRIVIA: CIVICS EDITION, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 6-8 p.m.: Discover fascinating tidbits about American history and how to be a good citizen during an evening of learning and laughter with Williamsburg’s popular Trivia Night drag queen, Aria Ova’here. Program is designed for ages 21 and up, with a cash bar and […]
“Party at Old South Meeting House!” – Benjamin Franklin (probably) Join Revolutionary Spaces for its first-ever History Slam – a night full of raucous history presentations (we dare you!), music, drinks, and snacks… and a little friendly competition! Are you a historian or student of history (or just like talking about history, ‘cause that is […]
“Party at Old South Meeting House!” – Benjamin Franklin (probably) Join Revolutionary Spaces for its first-ever History Slam – a night full of raucous history presentations (we dare you!), music, drinks, and snacks… and a little friendly competition! Are you a historian or student of history (or just like talking about history, ‘cause that is […]
Gentle Thursday@Localmotion is a festival on the Depot Green in Downtown Muskogee that is designed to engage young people and their families in civics investigations. On the Depot Green people can play lawn games, enjoy food trucks, and live music while also participating in voting simulation and chalk-the-block type activities. An art show highlighting the […]
Gentle Thursday@Localmotion is a festival on the Depot Green in Downtown Muskogee that is designed to engage young people and their families in civics investigations. On the Depot Green people can play lawn games, enjoy food trucks, and live music while also participating in voting simulation and chalk-the-block type activities. An art show highlighting the […]
Join us for a dynamic live reading of Saida Agostini’s poetry collection STUNT (2020), a reimagining of the life of Nellie Jackson, an early twentieth century brothel owner, freedom fighter, and entrepreneur. Literary maven Lisa Pegram will lead the reading, which will also feature Agostini and performing artists Holly Bass, Dehejia Maat, Maryam Fatima Foye, […]
Join us for a virtual book club discussing the book "Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge" by Erica Armstrong Dunbar. Ona Judge, an enslaved woman in George Washington’s household, escaped to find freedom in New England. She was pursued by an intense manhunt led by Washington. Come and discuss […]
In celebration of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States, visitors to the Library of Virginia will have the rare opportunity to view a selection of "Free Negro Registers" displayed in the lobby and to learn about the Library’s efforts to digitize, preserve, and make them more accessible. These […]
The Emancipation Proclamation. Explore the creation and legacy of this important historical document with the Juneteenth Lecture Series discussion on “Cause & Effect: Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation.” Dr. Edna Greene Medford and Dr. Holly Pinheiro join the University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies, the Illinois State Museum, and Juneteenth, Inc. for this […]