As part of the HBC’s 53rd Annual Members’ Exhibition, book artists were given a unique opportunity to create original works using sections of a donated Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag that once flew over Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco's historic Castro district in which the flag was first created. Slippery, synthetic, and stubborn, the fabric […]
In honor of the 2025 Civic Season, the Tennessee Democracy Network and members of the United By Change Coalition invite you to join us in cleaning up one of Chattanooga's oldest African American cemeteries. Missionary Ridge Baptist Church was founded by free Black Chattanoogans in 1874, during the postwar Reconstruction period. Join us in honoring […]
Del Sol String Quartet, in partnership with Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF), explores the history of Japanese picture brides experience through music and oral storytelling. This concert features: • Takuma Itoh’s “American Postcards - Picture Brides” and music by Andy Akiho & Erika Oba. • Art Installation by Patricia Wakida • Family and children […]
As part of a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, we will explore different aspects of the weapon that ended the war in our new free event series "Fall Out of the Atomic Age." In this first installment, we will delve into the history of the atomic bomb in […]
Forest Therapy is a guided outing that invites participants to slow down and experience natural spaces in new ways. Your guide will offer a range of invitations to support “bathing” in the sights, sounds, textures, and smells in this shared natural setting.
Celebrate Pride Month with a 2-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history, led by local guide Rin Gunn. Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped queer life in Athens. Highlights include Memorial Hall, Church Bar, and other community landmarks. To support Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s ongoing work, $5 from each ticket sold will […]
The purpose of the Constitutional Literacy Institute (CLI) is to provide education, resources, and experiences for teachers to increase personal constitutional literacy and thereby help their students to do the same. The rising generation of citizens and leaders need a broad understanding of political thought and practices critical to the perpetuation of constitutional government, ordered […]
Join us for a free three-part program: First, watch a documentary clip about Navajo Code Talkers from World War II. We will discuss their legacy, including the Congressional Gold Medal recognition many decades later. Then, examine the model for Chief Standing Bear’s statue and learn more about the historic 1879 court case that ruled “an […]
Do you have what it takes to win?! Step up to the bench and put your judicial knowledge to the test at Historic Germanna's Judicial Jeopardy Night, a light-hearted interactive trivia night that explores the evolution of American legal history from colonial courtrooms to courtroom TV. Hosted at the Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock […]
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 […]
We're all a part of Aurora's history! Join us for a trivia night themed around local history. We'll also have pizza, snacks, and button-making, while supplies last. Ages 12+
On this wander, participants will be introduced to and invited to utilize the “36 Questions for Civic Love” from the National Public Housing Museum. In collaboration with Civic Season programming, this wander encourages us all to strengthen our community relationships.