Visiting museums and galleries can be a first step in learning about civics! From June through September, visit each participating museum and gallery to get your passport stamped, then be […]
Join us in the visitor center courtyard at Monticello to kick-off Civic Season with a Feast of Reason. Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s legendary dinner parties—where great minds gathered to exchange […]
How can art serve as a tool for healing in queer communities? What roles have pop culture, drag, music, writing, and other creative expressions played in helping queer individuals embrace […]
Since 1619, people of African ancestry have been woven into the American tapestry. Our Faces of Freedom full-day event celebrates Africans and African Americans from the 1600s to today. Atumpan […]
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 2-8 PM. Featuring live music by the Orrin Evans Trio, The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Tyreek McDole Quintet. These three stellar bands exemplify […]
Join us for a free day filled with activities for the whole family as we celebrate Juneteenth and the enduring power of Black craftsmanship and artistry! For generations, African American […]
The multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns to the JFK Presidential Library and Museum to perform new dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. With vivid costumes, interpretive […]
It takes people of all kinds to shape our communities and our country for the better. Learn whether you’re a nurturer, defender, connector or amplifier—your unique Civic Superpower can change […]
Discover the history of Juneteenth through arts, crafts, and other hands-on activities. Information: sch107@henrico.gov
Civic Season is a time to explore your story - and how it connects to our nation’s complex past - through events, activities and resources from credible sources. Take part […]
Did you know that San Antonio had over 80 Negro Motorist Green Book sites? Embark on a 2.5-hour journey through San Antonio’s historic East Side neighborhoods with us as we […]
Drop in anytime 1–4 p.m. and find out how we care for the historical brick terrace as we discuss creating spaces for people to come together and build a sense […]