Gardens After Hours: Community Place, History Based, and Rejuvenation Station

Tudor Place 1644 31st Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Civic Season is celebrating the power of community building, with sites serving as vibrant third spaces—places where connections are formed, history is shared, and ideas turn into action. Tudor Place will offer spaces for participants to share their thoughts on the past and present to build networks for the future. Through talk back boards, an […]

Free – $5

Trivia Night: Chenango County Historical Society

Chenango County Historical Society 22 East Main St, Norwich, NY, United States

Test your knowledge about your home county! Enjoy some delicious pizza and play some Chenango County trivia!

Democracy Happy Hour with Civic Trivia Night

TailGate Brewery 1464 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

Join the Tennessee Democracy Network, Organize Tennessee, Our Voices Chattanooga, and WTCI-PBS at Democracy Happy Hour - Now with Civic Trivia! This is a casual get-together for anyone interested in civic engagement in the Chattanooga area. Come out and meet some activists, organizers, journalists, and local government representatives who are changing Chattanooga for the better, […]

Scroll Smarter: Practical Media Literacy Tools

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join MediaWise specialists in this class to help you build skills to tell fact from fiction in media. In this interactive session, you’ll get a crash course in media literacy basics and proven techniques for spotting mis- and disinformation. Then, put your skills to the test with real-world examples — and walk away with practical […]

“Feast of Reason”: A Dinner Discussion Across Divides

Carpenters' Hall 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Carpenters’ Hall, Philadelphia’s “Meeting Place of History,” on June 25 for a unique evening of food and fellowship as part of Civic Season, a national initiative administered by the Smithsonian Institution to strengthen our democracy. Inspired by our friends at Monticello, who are re-creating Thomas Jefferson’s legendary dinner parties, and by the […]

$25.00

Slice of History Civics Trivia at National Archives

National Archives Museum 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Think you know civics? Prove it! Join us for an exciting night of fast-paced Civics Trivia, inspired by the National Civics Bee, for a 2025 Slice of History at the National Archives. Bring your phone and your A-game as you race to answer multiple-choice questions in real time. Two thrilling rounds will narrow the field, […]

Civic Nature Journaling

Conner Prairie Museum , United States

Civic Nature Journaling is a hands-on invitation that combines observations of the natural world and personal reflection on your role in the community. Come slow down, explore your surroundings, and document what you see, hear, and feel in nature.

FREE with General Admission

Mapping the Ecosystem: A Civic Learning Celebration

Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us for an afternoon of celebration, storytelling, and co-creation as Pittsburgh teens share version 1 of their regional, civic learning map. This is a unique moment to recognize the brilliance and leadership of young people, while imagining together, what’s next for civic learning in our region. We are proud to be a part of […]

Pride Ball at the Missouri History Museum

Missouri History Museum 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States

Join us for a lively evening of ballroom history, display and competition. “Voguers” will compete in categories like “Realness,” “Vogue,” “Face,” and “Runway,” showcasing jaw-dropping performances, bold fashion, and fierce energy. It’s a night filled with empowering moments, where confidence, style, and creativity take center stage.

Culinary Conversations

David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Thomas Jefferson knew that food has the power to bring people together. With fine cuisine, meaningful conversations flow, creating the perfect environment for cultural diplomacy. This summer, join Monticello in bringing culinary history forward and experience a dynamic new event series, Culinary Diplomacy at Monticello. In partnership with The Culinary Diplomacy Project, this program explores […]

$40

Slice of History: Fresh Facts and Fire Trivia at Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg 301 S. Nassau St., Williamsburg, VA, United States

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 for a good time, Fresh Facts and Fire Trivia is for you. What to expect: - Free pizza - Fire trivia mixing history, civics, and […]

Operation: Is this Legit?

DC Public Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Can you find the facts, beat false information and escape? Join MediaWise specialists from The Poynter Institute in an interactive escape room game, where you'll build news skills to help you tell fact from fiction. Teams work together to unlock a series of puzzles requiring them to evaluate news sources, identify misinformation, and detect digital […]