Civic Season

Civic Season Guide For Students and Teachers
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | New American History, United States
We support everyone engaging in the Civic Season! Join our team at New American History as we explore local museums and historical sites, hare and engage in dialogues both face to face and online, and encourage others to become a part of America’s future via civic engagement and exploration of the past as we prepare for the future.
Follow the link to see the student view. Teacher view available at https://resources.newamericanhistory.org/civic-season-2021

Resource Guides About Marginalized Groups, Created By Gen Z, for Gen Z
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | DICCE: Diversity. Inclusion. Cultural Competency. Equity., United States
DICCE Resource Guides are short guides to help you understand different backgrounds, unlearn and relearn history and pursue equity.

Sharing the Wealth: The Legacy of C.S. Mott
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | Ruth Mott Foundation/Applewood Estate, United States
See how one person used his wealth and influence to benefit his community, and explore how civic participation isn’t reserved for just the wealthiest members of society.

Safe/Haven: Gay Life in 1950s Cherry Grove
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | New-York Historical Society, United States
On view outdoors in New-York Historical’s rear courtyard, this exhibition explores the gay and lesbian community that flourished during the 1950s in Cherry Grove through some 70 enlarged photographs and additional ephemera from the unique holdings of the Cherry Grove Archives Collection.

Test your News Literacy with Informable
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | News Literacy Project, United States
Players develop the skills to become news-literate by practicing four distinct skills in a game format: distinguishing news articles from opinion pieces, advertisements from other types of information, false evidence from factual evidence, and fact-based statements from opinion-based statements. Informable is an innovative step toward building more responsive tools for real-world learning — expanding beyond the classroom by offering educational opportunities to the public.

World at War (1900-1945)
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations, United States
Between 1900 and 1945, wars emerged throughout the world. Read, watch videos, and participate in interactive activities that demonstrate the importance of this time period in world history.

American Dreaming
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | Define American, United States
American Dreaming is a study on the impact storytelling has on immigrant storytellers and it includes an interactive essay featuring some of the storytellers we’ve interviewed.

With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | Museum of Chinese in America, United States
With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America presents the diverse layers of the Chinese American experience, while examining America’s journey as a nation of immigrants. It interweaves the historical and political context of Chinese immigration to the United States with the personal stories and cultural traces of multiple generations.

Confronting Racial Injustice: Redlining: From Slavery to $8 in 400 Years
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | Massachusetts Historical Society, United States
Join community activists and urban planners as they discuss Boston’s history of redlining and discriminatory housing policies, the complicity of the banks and the real estate industry, and the consequent legacy of segregation and racial wealth disparity. We also identify some specific actions we can take to address the inequities in home ownership.
This five-part series was developed by the Northeastern University School of Law Criminal Justice Task Force. It is hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society and sponsored by a number of Boston-area organizations.

How Museums Can Help the Public Make Sense of Pandemics
2023-05-03 19:19 UTC | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, United States
Dr. Sabrina Sholts invites audiences to join the Smithsonian and leverage science communication and informal education as a safeguard against pandemic threats, helping to stem the tide of panic and confusion that can quickly inundate facts and reason when novel viruses emerge.

Fresh Talk: Liz Ogbu and Swoon—How do we build to better?
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | National Museum of Women in the Arts, United States
Liz Ogbu, a designer, urbanist and social innovator, participates in a conversation with artist Caledonia Curry (a.k.a. Swoon) about solving social problems through creative transformations of places, systems and communities. Moderated by journalist Kriston Capps.

How Women's Sports Have Progressed Since Title IX
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | UT Center for Sport, Peace & Society, United States
On June 23, to celebrate 50 years of Title IX, the UT Center for Sport, Peace and Society will launch a website that includes interactive global maps highlighting the connection between national and international laws and policies to the history and progression of women’s sports. This multimedia storytelling and research project champions the fearless superheroes who are standing up to convention in their use of sport as a tool for social change on the field, in communities, across media and the world.

American Indian Life Series (Multiple dates)
2023-05-03 19:18 (Pacific/Niue) | Colonial Williamsburg, 429 E. Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for this thought-provoking series exploring past and present American Indian cultures. Each day, an American Indian Interpreter will delve into a different topic: You may examine certain native societies’ influence on American democracy and its struggle for independence and the ways in which they adapted to this changing world. You may discover how European fashion affected American Indian culture and vice versa or the diversity of American Indian religious practices and beliefs. No matter the topic, this exploration of the diversity of American Indian nations and their role in our collective story is sure to captivate.

Bound by Faith: The Bibles of Cleveland County
2023-05-03 19:18 (Pacific/Niue) | Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 East Mountain St., PO Box 552, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086, United States
EXHIBIT
Bound by Faith: The Bibles of Cleveland County
June 21-October 22, 2022
Tuesday-Saturday/ 10am-4pm
FREE ADMISSION
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is proud to announce a new exhibit coming this summer. The exhibit was created in conjunction with The Dover Library’s University Archives at Gardner Webb University and The Earl Scruggs Center.
Bound by Faith: The Bibles of Cleveland County offers visitors a look at some of the Bibles that were owned by Cleveland County residents and some of the interesting ways in which they were used in the secular world of the 19th and 20th centuries. This exhibit features several Bibles which include The O. Max Gardner Inaugural Bible, The O.M. Mull Inaugural Bible, a 1648 Field Bible, and many others. In addition to this collection, we are pulling several Bibles, Hymnals, and other items from our own collections to add to the story.
Generous Support for Bound by Faith: The Bibles of Cleveland County provided by The O. Max Gardner Foundation.
Special thanks to the Gardner-Webb Visual Arts Department and The Earl Scruggs Center.

A Community Conversation: Beyond the 50 States
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | America250, United States
The United States is made up of 50 states, plus 6 territories/jurisdictions: Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Washington, DC. In this pre-recorded conversation, representatives from these places speak about their connection to the United States and the unique histories and diversity of these places. Panelists included Eduardo Arosemena-Munoz, Chairman, Institute of Puerto Rican Culture; Elliot L. Ferguson, President of Destination DC; Dr. Kimberlee Kihleng, Executive Director of Humanities Guahan; Leo Pangelinan, Executive Director of the Northern Marianas Humanities Council; and Verdel L. Petersen, Facilitator of the Capacity Building Project in the US Virgin Islands.
America250 is a multi-year effort to commemorate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States. The purpose of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, created by Congress, and the corresponding America250 Foundation, is to catalyze a more perfect union by designing and leading the most comprehensive and inclusive celebration in our country’s history. America250 represents a coalition of public and private partners all working to create initiatives and programs that honor our first 250 years and inspire Americans to imagine our next 250.

Sustaining Slavery: Mapping Kentucky's Support for the Domestic Slave Trade
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | Filson Historical Society, United States
Utilize the interactive map to learn about the locations and operations of Ohio Valley businesses that fed, clothed, transported, and processed the products of plantations in Kentucky and down the Mississippi Valley. Reference the keyword and commodities indexes to search for terms connected to enslaved labor. Discover the research methods implemented and source material used throughout the project.
Explore this digital resource, which intends to provide a broader understanding of slavery, the commodification and exploitation of over four million Black enslaved people, and the legacy and implications of this institution on our world today.
Research and writing by: Dorian Cleveland, University of Kentucky; Georgia Coats, Smith College; and Patrick Lewis, Filson Historical Society

Recipe Cards for Civic Conversation
2023-05-03 19:18 (Pacific/Niue) | The Family Dinner Project, United States
One way families can connect with the past and mark the Civic Season together begins with talking about historical events and concepts related to the celebration. Talking about the Civic Season can include discussions about Juneteenth and the Fourth of July, as well as the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights and Service to Others.

Start your family’s Civic Season with these conversation starters!

A Bridge to the Past: Sangamon Historical Society
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | Sangamon Experience, United States
The Sangamon County Historical Society (SCHS) was created in 1961 to preserve county history through publications, tours, donations, programs, and special projects. Join SCHS president Stephine Martin as she discusses the history of the SCHS, what the society is currently working on, and what you can discover at the Sangamon Valley Collection at Lincoln Library, Springfield’s Public Library.

Stephanie Martin is the President of the Sangamon County Historical Society and the Sangamon Valley Collection librarian at the Lincoln Library, Springfield’s Public Library.

At the end of the program there will be an opportunity to ask questions. This program will run on Sangamon Experience’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

Explore the Richmond Uprising Exhibit
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | American Civil War Museum, United States
In both the Richmond Bread Riot of 1863 and the ongoing protests against police brutality, we hear the voice of people who suffer from inequitable systems – in 1863, it was food distribution and inflation; now, it is systemic racism in the law enforcement and criminal justice system. Though not the same, placing the two protests side-by-side suggests enduring questions about protesting in America. Why are people compelled to do it? What happens when those in authority do not listen to the cries of their citizens? Is there a legitimate or illegitimate way to protest? What kind of solutions can protestors force authorities to concede, if any? Join us in thinking about these questions in this virtual exhibit.

Checkology(R) Virtual Classroom
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | News Literacy Project, United States
Checkology’s lessons and other resources show you how to navigate today’s challenging information landscape. You will learn how to identify credible information, seek out reliable sources, and apply critical thinking skills to separate fact-based content from falsehoods. Checkology gives you the habits of mind and tools to evaluate and interpret information. And you gain an understanding of the importance of the watchdog role of the press.

Fully-Funded Summer Exchange and Online Hangouts
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | American Exchange Project, United States
The American Exchange Project is a fully-funded (that’s right, FREE) summer exchange program for recently graduated high schoolers. We all should see the country in which we live, to experience life as our neighbors experience it, and to learn this country’s rich history and cultures from the people and places in it. Sign up for a free trip to at americanexchangeproject.org!

Deliberation Guide: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, United States
This deliberation guide focuses on the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, encouraging students to examine the choices the Californio indigenous people faced in June 1849 as they determined how they would approach, or avoid, a future as American citizens. As students investigate the cultural, historical, economic, and political context of the time, they will wrestle with and weigh possible answers to the question: What do you do when the border crosses you?

Have a Conversation that Bridges Our Differences with America Talks
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | Listen First Coalition, United States
National Week of Conversation 2021 invites Americans of all stripes to listen, extend grace, and discover common interests. Find conversations near you, virtually or in person, and explore topics with fellow Americans that can bridge divides.

100 Years of Women's Suffrage
2023-05-03 19:18 UTC | Ruth Mott Foundation/Applewood Estate, United States
In 2020 we celebrated the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. Since then the work to get everyone access to the polls hasn’t ended. Watch a short video exploring how one family in Flint supported voting rights and education over the years.

Social, Emotional, and Spiritual Renewal for Youth: A Conversation Guide
2023-05-03 19:17 UTC | Living Room Conversations, United States
When we talk about renewing our social, emotional and spiritual life, we are really talking about our mental health. Our mental health is tied to what we think about ourselves, how we connect with our family and friends, and if we feel like we belong. It is about our thoughts, feelings, and memories along with culture, early life experiences, where we live, our faith, and other factors. Mental Health and renewal of our social, emotional, and spiritual selves is critical because how we feel about ourselves and our connection to our schools, jobs, or communities influences our decisions and actions. This conversation guide is designed to help you consider your personal experiences, how you can support others, and what kind of impact we can have on a community.

Learn to have Better Arguments
2023-05-03 19:17 UTC | The Better Arguments Project, 2300 N Street, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
The Better Arguments Project is a national civic initiative created to help bridge divides – not by papering over those divides but by helping people have better arguments. Learn some of our methods in this guide and find out how you can apply them to your own life.

Simulation: Respond to a Public Health Crisis
2023-05-03 19:17 UTC | iThrive Games, United States
iThrive Sim: Lives in Balance is a 35-minute role-playing simulation game that invites middle and high school students to act as government officials tasked with responding to a public health crisis over a 35-minute class period. In a civic learning experience powered by tech and online play, students explore federalism, state rights, interstate commerce, freedom of assembly, and other civil rights as they wrestle with the tension between reopening the economy and following health guidelines. With each group decision students make, they activate and nurture their social and emotional skills as they collaborate, evaluate sources, strategize, and compromise to make real-time decisions that affect how the game unfolds.

Civic Season Playlist
2023-05-03 19:17 UTC | Made By Us, United States
A playlist curated by Made By Us Civic Season 2022 Fellows and team. Listen to the music that resonates with our history, what we stand for, and hope to see for the future of US!

Garden Clubs Make History: How Virginia's Gardening Women Changed a State
2023-05-03 19:16 UTC | Library of Virginia, VA, United States
View this talk about the little-known ways garden club members transformed Virginia. Hear stories about club women who advocated for conservation laws, tackled hunger, and successfully challenged the injustices of segregation.
