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SUMMARY:Slice of History: Pizza Party on Lincoln's Lawn
DESCRIPTION:What does human trafficking have to do with historical slavery? What can we do about it? Come discuss these questions and more with the young leaders representing their communities at the Students Opposing Slavery 2025 International Summit. Participants spend the week learning from experts in the field\, building a network of young abolitionists and activists\, and developing action plans to combat trafficking. In a rare opportunity\, they’ll be sharing their experiences with the public at this Slice of History event. Join us at President Lincoln’s Cottage to eat (free!) pizza\, learn about participants’ work against trafficking\, and give feedback on their ideas. \nComplete a full stamp quest to be entered to win prizes! Pizza & kickball included. \nThis youth event is for 15+.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/slice-of-history-pizza-party-on-lincolns-lawn/
LOCATION:President Lincoln’s Cottage\, 140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20011\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="President%20Lincoln%27s%20Cottage":MAILTO:jcummins@lincolncottage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T133000
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SUMMARY:Flag Folding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a moving ceremony featuring the unfurling and folding of a giant 36-foot American flag in the Great Hall. Reflect upon the civic democracy and history that the flag represents while learning the history of the adoption of our nation’s flag. Just as a flag this large requires many people to fold\, consider the many citizens and voices that make up and support our Republic. \nThis program is part of Civic Season a nationwide initiative presented in partnership with the Smithsonian and the History Made By Us coalition. \nCivic Season is a key component of the History Center’s America 101 initiative\, supported by the Nimick Forbesway Foundation and The Grable Foundation. America 101 is designed to engage the public in learning more about American history and civics through public programs\, exhibitions\, digital tools\, and educational curriculum.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/flag-folding-ceremony/
LOCATION:Heinz History Center\, 1212 Smallman St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinz%20History%20Center":MAILTO:jsmyth@heinzhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250514T163646Z
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SUMMARY:A Slice of History: Wyoming's Women's Suffrage Story
DESCRIPTION:You might know that Wyoming is The Equality State\, but do you know the history behind it? In 1869 Wyoming made history as the first U.S. territory to give women the right to vote. Fifty-one years later\, the nation followed Wyoming’s lead. \nJoin us for the perfect pairing of pizza and history with Kylie McCormick\, a young historian who loves snooping into the past to uncover meaningful stories. We’ll kick off the evening with a bit of trivia\, where you’ll have a chance to compete for a $50 gift card! Then\, you’ll settle in with some pizza and soda while Kylie tells the story of Women’s Suffrage in Wyoming. \nKylie McCormick was born and raised in Casper\, then studied in Roanoke\, Virginia; Berlin\, Germany; London\, England; and Lincoln\, Nebraska. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees\, Summa Cum Laude from Hollins University and a Master of Arts degree in history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Kylie uses her research to teach classes with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College\, as well as give public presentations on Wyoming history. \nAll attendees who register and attend the event will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/wyomings-womens-suffrage-story/
LOCATION:Wyoming Women’s History House\, 317 S 2nd St\, Laramie\, WY\, 82070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyoming%20Humanities":MAILTO:lcfralick42@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000
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SUMMARY:Chips\, Dips\, & Civics Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Precarious Beer Project for chips\, dips and an exploration into America’s civic legacy\, testing what you know and discovering how the past still speaks to the world today.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/chips-dips-civics-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Precarious Beer Project\, 110 S. Henry Street\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamestown-Yorktown%20Foundation":MAILTO:felicia.abrams@jyf.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250528T195209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T195209Z
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SUMMARY:Civics Trivia Night at Milwaukee County Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us for round of Civics Trivia at the Milwaukee County Historical Society! Test your knowledge about U.S. History and Government. See if you can pass the Civics portion of the U.S. Naturalization Test! \nThis event is in partnership with Made By Us to celebrate Civic Season (June 19th-July 4th). \nDoors open at 6:00pm\, game starts at 7:00pm. Prizes awarded for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place winners. \nBring your friends or join a team! FREE to play! Cash Bar Available. Outside food welcome.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/civics-trivia-night-at-milwaukee-county-historical-society/
LOCATION:Milwaukee County Historical Society\, 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Milwaukee%20County%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:ohoff@milwaukeehistory.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T193000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Nights: Reentry Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Reflect on some of the many structural challenges people face when returning home from prison. During this hands-on experience\, you’ll be assigned a fictitious back story and persona then encounter simulated scenarios that mirror real-life tasks like finding a job\, reporting to a parole office\, and paying bills. At the end of the activity\, you’ll debrief your experience and discuss the criminal justice system and complexities of reentry. \n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– \nAbout Wednesday Nights: \nEastern State Penitentiary Historic Site opens its gates this summer for Wednesday Nights! With a different theme each week\, Wednesday Nights provide a fun and meaningful night out—combining history\, culture\, and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind setting. Enjoy immersive experiences\, interactive events\, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to one of Philadelphia’s most unique landmarks. \nTake a curated\, self-guided audio tour by scanning QR codes throughout the historic site. Engage with exhibits\, art installations\, and pop-up talks highlighting the history of Eastern State Penitentiary and the impact of the criminal justice system today. Sit for artist Mark Loughney\, and add your portrait to his growing installation Pyrrhic Defeat. Reflect and connect in The Fair Chance Beer Garden—offering soft drinks\, small-batch craft beer\, wine\, and cocktails—presented in partnership with Triple Bottom Brewing.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/wednesday-nights-reentry-simulation/
LOCATION:Eastern State Penitentiary\, 2027 Fairmount Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern%20State":MAILTO:ad@easternstate.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250624T193000
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CREATED:20250529T215909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T215909Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Should the Government Regulate Social Media?
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy the freedom to doom scroll on TikTok or stay connected with friends and family on Instagram? Do you like participating in conversations about topics that impact your daily life? Join Braver Angels for a community gathering to discuss the government’s role in regulating social media. Whether you’re a seasoned debater or new to public forums\, all levels of engagement are welcome. See details and RSVP at tinyurl.com/regsoc.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/community-conversation-should-the-government-regulate-social-media/
LOCATION:Laramie County Library\, 2200 Pioneer Avenue\, Cheyenne\, WY\, 82001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laramie%20County%20Library":MAILTO:gdyson@lclsonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250603T004218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T004218Z
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SUMMARY:From Germanna to Judge Judy: Judicial Jeopardy Night
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes to win?! \nStep up to the bench and put your judicial knowledge to the test at Historic Germanna’s Judicial Jeopardy Night\, a light-hearted interactive trivia night that explores the evolution of American legal history from colonial courtrooms to courtroom TV. \nHosted at the Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library\, this fun but educational evening will feature a judiciary-themed Jeopardy game. Test your knowledge\, win a prize\, but also come prepared to learn surprising new facts. \nThis event is part of Civic Season\, an initiative created by Made By Us to bridge Independence Day and Juneteenth by inviting people of all ages—especially young adults—to connect with the past\, take action in the present\, and shape the future. Judicial Jeopardy Night offers a chance to do just that: learn about the history of our country’s judiciary\, what its current role is\, and how you can get involved. \nCome ready to compete\, learn\, and laugh\, no legal background required. We’ll bring the trivia and the free pizza; you bring your best guess and your appetite for justice. \nThis event will take place in Room #1 at the Fredericksburg Branch of CRRL. Arrive at 5:00pm for pizza and socializing; trivia will begin at 5:30pm.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/from-germanna-to-judge-judy-judicial-jeopardy-night/
LOCATION:Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg Branch\, 1201 Caroline St\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic%20Germanna":MAILTO:sdoherty@germanna.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T103000
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CREATED:20250529T115847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T115847Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Play Invitations
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff\, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection. \n*Our civic-inspired play invitations will be offered all day on 06/24\, 06/28\, & 07/01-07/03!*
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/civic-play-invitations/
LOCATION:Treetop Outpost\, 13400 Allisonville Road\, Fishers\, IN\, 46037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conner%20Prairie%20Museum":MAILTO:cbembry@connerprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250624T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250625T083000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250603T144839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T144839Z
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SUMMARY:Constitutional Literacy Institute
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Constitutional Literacy Institute (CLI) is to provide education\, resources\, and experiences for teachers to increase personal constitutional literacy and thereby help their students to do the same. \nThe rising generation of citizens and leaders need a broad understanding of political thought and practices critical to the perpetuation of constitutional government\, ordered liberty\, and the rule of law. CLI is a tool for teachers to do just that. \nInstruction is provided by esteemed constitutional scholars from the Center for Constitutional Studies at UVU\, Oxford University\, and elsewhere. \nParticipants will examine the U.S. Constitution through the lenses of history\, law\, economics\, and public policy. Teacher attendees will increase their personal understanding of foundational principles and dispositions of America’s founding and its roots.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/constitutional-literacy-institute-2/
LOCATION:Utah Valley University\, 800 W University Pkwy\, Orem\, UT\, 84658\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Constitutional%20Studies%20at%20Utah%20Valley%20University":MAILTO:lisa.halverson@uvu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250603T001219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T001219Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago\, their descendants\, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. \nThis free\, all-ages event is marking its fourth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series)\, a descendant of Darby Vassall\, has curated the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering\, A Denise Plays Hard Event\, featuring speeches\, poetry\, music\, historical displays\, family activities\, and refreshments. All are welcome! \nEvent Details\n12:30-1:00 PM DJ Steve Gousby\n1:00-1:20 PM Welcome\, speakers\n1:20-2:30 PM Juneteenth # Pop-Up Poetry\, A Denise Plays Hard Event\, including: \nDrum procession – Chibuzo Dunun\nRemarks and Libation – Edmund Barry Gaither (Director and Curator of the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists)\nThe Black National Anthem\, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – led by Judge Milton Wright\nDenise Washington & The #Pop-Up Poetry Ensemble: Akili Jamal Haynes\, Lenny Bradford\, Stephen O’Neal\n2:30-3:30 PM \nDJ Steve Gousby\nInteractive history and family activities\nCatered refreshments\nPartner/resource tables\nStoryWalk: Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/juneteenth-gathering/
LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site\, 105 Brattle St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Longfellow%20House-Washington%27s%20Headquarters%20National%20Historic%20Site":MAILTO:emily_levine@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T175850Z
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SUMMARY:Athens Queer Space Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo support Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s ongoing work\, $5 from each ticket sold will be donated directly to APQC. \n$20 per person. This tour is offered Saturdays and Sundays\, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm\, in June.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/queer-space-tours/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall\, 101 Sanford Dr\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic%20Athens%20Welcome%20Center":MAILTO:michelle@historicathens.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250528T193715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T193715Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Forest Therapy is a guided outing that invites participants to slow down and experience natural spaces in new ways. Your guide will offer a range of invitations to support “bathing” in the sights\, sounds\, textures\, and smells in this shared natural setting.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/forest-therapy/
LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Road\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conner%20Prairie%20Museum":MAILTO:cbembry@connerprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250306T191020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T231158Z
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SUMMARY:Slice of History: Philadelphia\, The Revolutionary City Quizzo
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21st from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. \nJoin the American Philosophical Society on Saturday\, June 21st in celebrating Civic Season with our program\, “Slice of History: Philadelphia\, The Revolutionary City Quizzo”! \nAre you the type of museum-goer who has a competitive spirit? \nIf so\, join the APS Museum for “Slice of History: Philadelphia\, The Revolutionary City Quizzo”! Hang out on our second floor of Philosophical Hall with a night of trivia\, snacks\, and drinks. Trivia questions will be centered around our exhibition\, Philadelphia\, The Revolutionary City. Don’t know much about the exhibition? Don’t worry! All attendees will spend the first hour in the exhibition and the second part of the program will be trivia categories based on information found in the exhibition. \nEver read an 18th century love letter? How about have you ever seen an 18th century wallet? You might have heard about a grandfather clock\, but have you ever heard of a grandmother clock? You’ve heard of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin\, but have you heard of John Francis\, Elizabeth Drinker\, or White Eyes? These are just the beginning of what you can discover as you explore the exhibition throughout the night. \nWe ask that attendees arrive on time at 5:30 p.m. If you register and wind up not being able to attend please email MuseumEducation@AmPhilSoc.org with your cancellation. \nWe hope you can join us on June 21st for some after hours pizza\, snacks\, and of course\, trivia! \nCivic Season is brought to you by Made By Us and partners like the APS! Curious about the Civic Season? Learn more about it and start planning for it here. https://www.thecivicseason.com/ \nRegistration is required \nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please contact the education office at MuseumEducation@AmPhilSoc.org. We appreciate two weeks of advance notice for any accommodation requests.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/slice-of-history-philadelphia-the-revolutionary-city-quizzo/
LOCATION:American Philosophical Society\, 104 South 5th Street \, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Native American Experience
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ORGANIZER;CN="American%20Philosophical%20Society":MAILTO:arospond@amphilsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250504T132504Z
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SUMMARY:A Slice of History: An Evening of Music\, Pizza and Stories of Wisconsin Veterans
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) joins more than 200 iconic museums across the nation in presenting a Civic Season program to promote museums as civic hubs for younger generations. WVM’s event\, “Slice of History: An Evening of Music\, Pizza\, and Stories of Wisconsin Veterans\,” on Friday\, June 21st from 5-7pm\, is free and open to the public. The evening features live music sets from U.S. Army veteran singer-songwriter Jesse Tyler Freward\, and Madison’s Celtic rock band\, The Kissers\, who will perform their music inspired by the stories of Wisconsin veterans. \n“Slice of History” will treat attendees to free pizza and after-hours access to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum new exhibit\, Traditions: Stories of Service to Country & Community\, which tells the stories of veterans’ service in uniform and afterward and their contributions to our nation and state. \nCivic Season is the flagship program of Made By Us\, a network of hundreds of museums\, historic sites\, libraries and archives which promotes access to history for younger generations.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/a-slice-of-history-an-evening-of-music-pizza-and-stories-of-wisconsin-veterans/
LOCATION:The Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin%20Veterans%20Museum":MAILTO:mackenzie.hess@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T040000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250506T104016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T235023Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2025
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 21 at Dorey Park we will commemorate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the powerful celebration of freedom. \nWe’ve got a fantastic vendor fair featuring 160 local vendors\, a kid zone with thrilling inflatables\, a vibrant community stage showcasing local talent\, and a variety of delicious food. And that’s not all – this year’s musical theme is Go-Go music\, a uniquely regional sound that’s deeply rooted in the African American community\, symbolizing resilience and unity. Originally from Washington\, D.C.\, Go-Go has become a beloved genre across the DMV area\, including right here in Henrico County! \nTo kick things off\, we’ve got the incredible Go-Go legends EU ft. Sugar Bear\, plus the iconic Chuck Brown Band—with Chuck’s Brown’s son Wiley Brown leading the band in tribute to the Godfather of Go-Go. As the grand finale\, we’re thrilled to welcome back Art of Noise\, featuring DJ Lonnie B.\, plus an epic firework show to light up the night. It’s going to be a high-energy\, unforgettable experience! \nThe entire Juneteenth Celebration is FREE and open to the public. Come out\, enjoy the fun\, and celebrate with us! \nFor any questions\, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (804) 652-1421 or email Juneteenth@henrico.gov. See you there!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/juneteenth-2025/
LOCATION:Dorey Park & Recreation Center\, 2999 Darbytown Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23231\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henrico%20County%20Recreation%20%26amp%3B%20Parks":MAILTO:cha129@henrico.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250528T151353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T151353Z
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SUMMARY:Lifted Voices: Civic Season
DESCRIPTION:Explore the galleries and meet costumed interpreters portraying activists and public figures. \nLifted Voices is a series of living history programs that bring to life people and stories from Greensboro and North Carolina’s past. This is a free\, family-friendly program. Join us for history in first person.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/lifted-voices-civic-season-2/
LOCATION:Greensboro History Museum\, 130 Summit Ave\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greensboro%20History%20Museum":MAILTO:sarah.maske@greensboro-nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250530T180927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T180927Z
UID:53378-1750505400-1750516200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Del Sol Quartet on Angel Island: "The Japanese Picture Brides"
DESCRIPTION:Del Sol String Quartet\, in partnership with Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF)\, explores the history of Japanese picture brides experience through music and oral storytelling. \nThis concert features:\n• Takuma Itoh’s “American Postcards – Picture Brides” and music by Andy Akiho & Erika Oba.\n• Art Installation by Patricia Wakida\n• Family and children activities in the hospital building \n*Exact time of the concert is subject to change based on ferry schedule changes\nThe event is free with admission to the Detention Barracks Museum ($5 adult\, $3 youth). \nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis involves a fun ferry ride!*** Please check ferry for most up-to-date times. \nDEPARTURE:\nSan Francisco: 10:15AM\nTIburon: 10AM & 11AM \nPOST-CONCERT\nreturn to SF: 3:20PM & 4:50PM\nreturn to Tiburon: 1:20PM & 3:20PM \nLocated in San Francisco Bay\, the Angel Island Immigration Station served as an immigration port between 1910 and 1940. For all immigrants\, descendants\, and families\, Angel Island is a living landmark that symbolizes diverse experiences of detention\, racism\, exclusion\, hope\, and determination. \nDel Sol Quartet believes that music can\, and should\, happen anywhere. Del Sol creates possibilities for unexpected discovery\, sparking dialogue and bringing people together.\nhttps://www.delsolquartet.com \nAngel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) protects the historic site\, elevates its stories\, promotes learning\, and celebrates the new beginnings and immigrant contributions that define the strength of the US to inspire a more equitable and inclusive future; one that embodies how immigrants make nations better.\nhttps://www.aiisf.org/planyourvisit
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/del-sol-quartet-on-angel-island-the-japanese-picture-brides/
LOCATION:Angel Island Immigration Museum\, Angel Island State Park\, Tiburon\, CA\, 94920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Del%20Sol%20Performing%20Arts%20Organization":MAILTO:sfgreenandblue@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250603T005201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T005201Z
UID:53440-1750503600-1750521600@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Flint Cultural Center Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The traditional Freedom March will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. to provide spiritual coverage. \nFestivities include hands-on activities for children from the Flint Cultural Center institutions\, live music including Mama Sol and other performances\, and a few other special surprises. This ageless event never gets old! There will be lots to learn\, lots to do\, and lots of things to get involved in. Come join the fun! All future Black artists\, musicians\, actors\, and dancers are especially invited! Vendors will be present.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/flint-cultural-center-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Flint Cultural Center\, 1221 E. Kearsley St\, Flint\, MI\, 48503\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sloan%20Museum%20of%20Discovery%2F%20Longway%20Planetarium":MAILTO:cbell@sloanlongway.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250609T144629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T144629Z
UID:54234-1750503600-1750507200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Historic Missionary Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 2025 Civic Season\, the Tennessee Democracy Network and members of the United By Change Coalition invite you to join us in cleaning up one of Chattanooga’s oldest African American cemeteries. \nMissionary Ridge Baptist Church was founded by free Black Chattanoogans in 1874\, during the postwar Reconstruction period. Join us in honoring the historic legacy of those buried on the grounds as we clean headstones\, decorate graves\, and have insightful conversations about the history of Chattanooga.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/historic-missionary-ridge-baptist-church-cemetery-clean-up/
LOCATION:Missionary Ridge Baptist Church\, 237 Shallowford Rd\, Ridgeside\, TN\, 37411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tennessee%20Democracy%20Network":MAILTO:kayla@tndemocracynetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250527T183202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T200512Z
UID:52680-1750503600-1750507200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:The Freedom of Press: Reclaim and Resist with the Frederick Douglass Papers
DESCRIPTION:Discover the themes of resistance and reclamation from our newest permanent exhibit\, Promised Land as Proving Ground\, which offers an immersive journey through Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America. This event is free with general admission. In this 1-hour program\, we will explore the history of African American journalism. Dr. John Kaufman-McKivigan\, historian and Chief Editor of the Frederick Douglass Papers\, will share materials from Douglass’ own newspaper The North Star and reveal its impact in the fight for emancipation of enslaved people. Come exercise your right to “Freedom of the Press” by crafting your own newspaper headlines to make your voice heard!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/the-freedom-of-press-reclaim-and-resist-with-the-frederick-douglass-papers/
LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Road\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conner%20Prairie%20Museum":MAILTO:cbembry@connerprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250530T180341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T180341Z
UID:53335-1750501800-1750509000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Athens Queer Space Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo support Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s ongoing work\, $5 from each ticket sold will be donated directly to APQC. \n$20 per person. This tour is offered Saturdays and Sundays\, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm\, in June.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/athens-queer-space-tour-3/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall\, 101 Sanford Dr\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic%20Athens%20Welcome%20Center":MAILTO:michelle@historicathens.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250505T210238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T010333Z
UID:51665-1750500000-1750507200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the grounds of Hale Farm—where multiple people were once enslaved—for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass’s powerful 1852 speech\, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Part of the statewide Reading Frederick Douglass Together initiative\, this event invites participants of all ages to reflect on the meaning of freedom\, justice\, and civic responsibility in both the past and present. Together\, we’ll honor those whose voices were silenced and engage in a dialogue that remains as urgent today as it was in Douglass’s time. Following the reading\, Frederick Douglass historian and interpreter\, Nathan Richardson\, will be hosting a discussion.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/reading-frederick-douglass-together/
LOCATION:Hale Farm\, 39 Hale St. \, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic%20Beverly":MAILTO:education@historicbeverly.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250603T001853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T001853Z
UID:53559-1750496400-1750582800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:"Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration"
DESCRIPTION:Activist and filmmaker Chizu Omori with JAMP presents “Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration.” The two-day conference\, held June 21-22\, 2025\, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in Oakland’s Chinatown\, will feature speakers and workshops focused on Japanese American history. \nSpeakers include: Frank Abe\, Julie Abo\, Jeff Burton\, Rob Buscher\, Hanako Wakatsuki Chong\, Patrick Hayashi\, Satsuki Ina\, Mike Ishii\, Akemi Johnson\, Koji Lau-Ozawa\, Andrew Leong\, Katie Fujiye Nuss Louis\, Hana Maruyama\, Eric Muller\, Kaz Naganuma\, Lia Nitake\, Jeff Ogata\, Chizu Omori\, Greg Robinson\, Bekki Shibayama\, Hiroshi Shimizu\, Barbara Takei\, Diana Emiko Tsuchida\, Nancy Ukai\, Jonathan Van Harmelen\, Alice Yang. \nTopics will include: President Roosevelt\, History of the JACL\, Issei/Kibei/Nisei\, Loyalty Questionnnaire\, Tule Lake\, Draft Resisters\, Renunciants\, Crystal City\, Japanese Latin Americans\, Monuments\, Archeology\, Intergenerational Trauma\, Yonsei and Gosei Community Work\, Importance of Incarceration for Today. (Please note that topics may change as current events change.) \nThis history is more relevant than ever and we still have so much to learn. \nFor additional information or further study\, please visit our online RESOURCES page:\nhttps://www.jampilgrimages.org/changing-perspectives-resources
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/changing-perspectives-on-japanese-american-incarceration/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Immigration + Opportunity,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting,Veterans + Sacrifice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japanese%20American%20Memorial%20Pilgrimages%20%28JAMP%29":MAILTO:chizuomori@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250506T103031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T140156Z
UID:51328-1750496400-1750503600@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:The Emancipated of Woodland Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This specialized tour of Woodland Cemetery will focus on the formerly enslaved interred in this historic post emancipation uplift cemetery in eastern Henrico. In honor of Juneteenth\, we will delve into the lives who achieved freedom after a life of bondage and went on to shape and influence Richmond into the vibrant area that we know today. This tour includes a fair amount of walking on varied terrains so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Information: sch107@henrico.gov
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/the-emancipated-of-woodland-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Woodland Cemetery\, 2300 Magnolia Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henrico%20County%20Recreation%20%26amp%3B%20Parks":MAILTO:cha129@henrico.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250504T131744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T004317Z
UID:51589-1750446000-1750453200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Tavern Ga(y)mes Night: Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Historic Alexandria for a Pride edition of Tavern Ga(y)mes Night! Learn about 18th century clothing and gender performance\, participate in Drag Trivia\, play games\, and enjoy snacks and beverages from the cash bar! Tickets are $10 and available online at shop.alexandriava.gov. A brief presentation and a game of Jeopardy start around 7:30 p.m. Please note that this event takes place up one flight of stairs in the historic Ballroom of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/tavern-gaymes-night-pride-edition/
LOCATION:Gadsby’s Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office%20of%20Historic%20Alexandria":MAILTO:michele.longo@alexandriava.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250514T164344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T172241Z
UID:52201-1750440600-1750447800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Slice of History Pizza Party & Tour a Historic Virginia Site
DESCRIPTION:Slice of History: Pizza and History\nFriday\, June 20 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nCelebrate #CivicsSeason with (free!) pizza and history! \nJoin us for a special open house at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House\, a site with a profound legacy of transformation. Take a self-guided tour Learn how Woodlawn\, a former plantation once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, became the site of an anti-slavery colony in the years before the Civil War. \nTake a self-guided tour and engage in thoughtful reflection and dialogue about our shared past and its connection to today’s movements for justice. \nVisitors will also have the opportunity to view the new exhibit “Saving Pope-Leighey House: How Marjorie Leighey Rescued Her Frank Lloyd Wright Home.” \nCome hungry for history and pizza and leave inspired. \nThis youth event is open to the public and intended for guests ages 16-30.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/slice-of-history-civics-pizza-party/
LOCATION:Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House\, 9000 Richmond Highway\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woodlawn%20%26amp%3B%20Pope-Leighey%20House":MAILTO:ereese@savingplaces.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250602T220010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T220010Z
UID:53554-1750438800-1750446000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Founding Friends\, Founding Foes Tour
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 1826\, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \nIn preparation for the 250th anniversary in 2026\, Monticello’s new Founding Friends\, Founding Foes Tour explores their complicated relationship. Visitors will learn how Jefferson and Adams became allies in 1776\, bitter rivals in an age of partisanship\, and friends again in retirement. \nBy considering the challenges and triumphs of the American Revolution and the early United States\, this tour reveals how ordinary people became leaders and encourages visitors to consider how a democracy was born through disagreement\, civil discourse\, and dedication to shared values. \nFollowing the tour\, guests will participate in a Feast of Reason on the mountaintop. Named for dinners that Jefferson hosted and known for their good food and interesting conversation\, the Feast of Reason is a new card deck that facilitates conversations on history and democracy over food and drink.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/founding-friends-founding-foes-tour/
LOCATION:Monticello (Thomas Jefferson Fdn)\, 1050 Monticello Loop\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monticello%20%28Thomas%20Jefferson%20Fdn%29":MAILTO:ljcooper@monticello.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250603T002238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T002238Z
UID:53515-1750424400-1750428000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Writing the Declaration
DESCRIPTION:While we celebrate the Declaration of Independence on July 4\, the work of developing this world-changing document took place during the month of June. Emilie Johnson will explore the drafting phase of the Declaration of Independence\, noting Thomas Jefferson’s inspirations and the process of editing and approving the document.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/gallery-talk-writing-the-declaration/
LOCATION:David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center\, 1050 Monticello Loop\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monticello%20%28Thomas%20Jefferson%20Fdn%29":MAILTO:ljcooper@monticello.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134211
CREATED:20250527T145527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T172443Z
UID:52457-1750357800-1750363200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:A Slice of History: Unity in Action in Wyoming
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the perfect pairing of pizza and history featuring Rev. Dr. Hilton McClendon Sr.\, pastor at Allen Chapel AME Church in Cheyenne\, and Jim Byrd\, a fifth-generation Wyomingite and former state legislator. The evening will begin with a round of trivia\, followed by stories and reflections from Hilton and Jim on local and national civil rights activism. \nAll attendees who register and attend the event will be entered for a chance to win a $50\ngift card. Please register here: https://forms.gle/ZbZ9ojaf1p5JqTLi7 \nDiscover the powerful civil rights legacy of Cheyenne’s Allen Chapel and the generations of Black leaders who helped shape our community—and our state: \n● The Rev. Dr. Hilton J McClendon\, Sr. is pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church in Cheyenne. He began preaching as a child\, 58 years ago. Since that time\, he has pastored more than seven churches and has “church planted” three churches. He founded and is president of I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper of Cheyenne homeless ministry. The Rev. Dr. McClendon is a chaplain with the Cheyenne Police Department for the past six years. He has more than 20 years experience producing\, directing\, and hosting television shows across the country. In 2019\, he started the Sunday morning TV show “Moments of Inspiration” on Fox 27 in Cheyenne. He is a member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club and the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. The Rev. Dr. McClendon loves to sing\, especially gospel songs\, and has four recordings\, one of which\, “Projection of Love\,” can be found on Spotify. \n● Jim Byrd is a fifth-generation Wyomingite who grew up in Cheyenne and served five terms in the Wyoming Legislature. He served as Minority Whip from 2013 to 2015 and was elected to serve as Minority Caucus Leader in 2015. His mother\, Harriet “Liz” Byrd\, was the first African-American woman in the Wyoming Legislature\, and his grandfather\, Robert “Buck” Rhone\, was in the first graduating class of Cheyenne High School.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/a-slice-of-history-unity-in-action/
LOCATION:Wyoming State Museum\, 2301 Central Avenue\, Cheyenne\, WY\, 82001\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Independence + Freedom,Repairing and Remembering,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyoming%20State%20Museum":MAILTO:melisa.mcchesney@wyo.gov
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