These Bridging the Gap films offer a variety of insights and perspectives into the hard and important work of bridgebuilding across our deepest divides. Don't miss "Differences: A Student's Story," which highlights Elizabeth Stewart, an evangelical Christian student and racial justice advocate, and her transformation as she goes through the process of Bridging the Gap. […]
Flag Day originated in a one-room school in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Learn about the schoolhouse, now a National Historic Site, and how America's early one-room schools were designed to provide basic education and to turn immigrants into American citizens.
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In the summer of 2020, weeks after George Floyd’s murder, The Nantucket Project assembled a diverse team of Americans who traveled the length of the Mississippi River by car stopping in small towns and big cities to host public conversations about race in America. From Minneapolis to New Orleans, locals from all walks of life […]
We’re excited to bring you a new weekly video series showing some of the stories that make St. Mary’s County’s (Maryland) history so unique and interesting, called “Wayback Wednesdays”. Join us every week for short videos featuring everything from the quirky to the fascinating, as well as lots of stories about Black, female and other […]
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This date commemorates the adoption of the US flag on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Join the Chicago History Museum for an afternoon of flag-related activities. The event begins with a panel discussion, moderated by author and Chicago Sun-Times […]
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 […]
When one thinks of South Los Angeles, what comes to mind is gangs, drugs, liquor stores, abandoned buildings and vacant lots. The last thing that you would expect to find is a beautiful garden sprouting up through the concrete, coloring the urban landscape. As part of an urban gardening movement taking root in South LA, […]
What will your historic record be? Stop in to the Ruth Mott Foundation/Applewood on Saturday June 18th any time from 1:00-4:00 to explore ways to preserve your photos, articles, protest signs, concert tickets, or other 2D materials as you create an archive of the life and times of you. With so much digital content around, […]
What's in store for our nation? How can we build a more perfect union? Let's find out together! Made By Us is teaming up with Democrasexy to bring you "Tarot for America"! Join Becky Bullard, founder of Democrasexy, on the Made By Us Instagram to watch a LIVE tarot card reading about the future of […]