What lessons might we learn from the stories of the families of the victims, survivors, and witnesses of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire? The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire prompted many legislative and workplace-related reforms that still help keep workers safe. But there is also the human side of the story which, like most tragedies, can often get […]
This two-day symposium and keynote presentation brought together scholars, educators, and museum professionals from Japan and Hawaiʻi to discuss the challenges of developing exhibits with controversial or highly sensitive content on historic events and related issues. Explore photos, programs, and interviews from the symposium here. Presenters reflected on their experiences working in museums, cultural centers, […]
This collection of reflections and resources offers to point the audience toward several important works that we find useful and accessible when talking about the social unrest begun in 2020. We believe that we all have a place in an alive and evolving history, and this historical resource list and subsequent discussions can help us […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans have experienced increased racism and hate crimes. While these incidents of increased prejudice and violence occur today, they reflect a long history of how power, prejudice, and public health have intersected throughout American history. Viral Histories shares conversations with community leaders combating racism while serving on the front lines […]
Engage and explore how Washington, DC has been a pivotal location for the struggle for equal rights. Discover the many women who have contributed to the movement, and learn how local places and events shaped an accepting environment leading to the 2015 Marriage Equality landmark Supreme Court decision. 06/29/2021 6:00 pm EDT.
During World War II, the United States government forcibly removed over 120,000 Japanese Americans from the Pacific Coast. These individuals, two-thirds of them U.S. citizens, were sent to ten camps built throughout the western interior of the United States. Many would spend the next three years living under armed guard, behind barbed wire. In this […]
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 us for this civics and U.S. history themed program to learn how the government operates on a local, state and federal level and the role of the […]
Over the last few years, organizations across the United States—including corporations, universities, and nonprofits like the American Academy of Arts & Sciences— have begun to reflect on their ties to slavery, Native genocide, and other troubling elements of American history. Please join us for a program on why historical self-examination matters and what can be […]
Over the last few years, organizations across the United States—including corporations, universities, and nonprofits like the American Academy of Arts & Sciences— have begun to reflect on their ties to slavery, Native genocide, and other troubling elements of American history. Please join us for a program on why historical self-examination matters and what can be gained […]
How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? What did they say? Browse through their responses as they dealt with a time of uncertainty and grief.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans have experienced increased racism and hate crimes. While these incidents of increased prejudice and violence occur today, they reflect a long history of how power, prejudice, and public health have intersected throughout American history. Viral Histories shares conversations with community leaders combating racism while serving on the front lines […]
Visit the Great Plains Black History Museum to learn about the contributions and achievements of African Americans with an emphasis on the Great Plains region. To provide a space to learn, explore, reflect, and remind us of our history.