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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring your crew. Fire up your brain. Come hungry. We’re serving up history with a twist—and a side of snacks. Whether you’re a history lover, trivia champ, or just hungry […]
As a part of our Civic Season programming, the ABHM Book Club will be discussing Great Speeches By Frederick Douglass on June 20th at 6 PM via Zoom. Author, abolitionist, […]
Learn about democracy, one Jenga block at a time. Ever wanted to chat about civics and democracy with your friends, but never had a chance to do so? With Democracy […]
Two hundred and fifty years ago, in June 1775, George Washington took command of the newly formed Continental Army. What made him qualified? His experiences during the French and Indian […]
Step into Richmond’s Court End and uncover the powerful stories of urban slavery, resistance, and resilience. This guided tour begins at the John Marshall House and continues to the White […]
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. […]