Bringing the War to an End-From Appomattox to Citronelle
2025-06-18 19:15 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | American Battlefield Trust, 1030 15th St NW Ste 900 East, WASHINGTON, DC, 20005, United States
This lecture explores the critical final months of the American Civil War, focusing on the series of surrenders that brought the conflict to a close. Starting with General Robert E. Lee’s surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, we will trace the subsequent capitulations of Confederate forces across the South, culminating in the surrender at Citronelle, Alabama. By examining the terms of surrender, the personal interactions between military leaders, and the broader implications for the nation, this session illuminates how these moments symbolized not just the end of a war but the beginning of a challenging journey toward reunification and reconstruction.

African Baptist Meeting House Groundbreaking
2025-06-19 09:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | African Baptist Meeting House and Burial Ground, 105 S Nassau St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join the Let Freedom Ring Foundation and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as we break ground on the African Baptist Meeting House at the site of the original permanent location of the First Baptist Church, one of the earliest African American congregations in the United States. Faith leaders from First Baptist Church and the daughter churches will speak, commemorating the day and honoring the ancestors at their permanent resting place.

"Tell Me Your Name:" Guided Tour Exploring the Experiences of Enslaved People in Alexandria
2025-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Join Carlyle House staff for a 1-hour guided tour focused on the experiences of the enslaved community at Carlyle House and associated plantations. The guided tour will explore the historical context of slavery in 18th century Alexandria and the importance of ongoing research efforts. Reservations are required as space is limited. Tours will be offered at 10am & 2pm. Reservations are required as space is limited. $8 per person.

Juneteenth Celebration: Community Freedom Day
2025-06-19 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St N, Birmingham , AL, 35203, United States
Experience BCRI’s historic galleries with free admission all day long as we open our doors in the spirit of freedom and reflection. Explore the stories of those who fought for civil rights—and the legacy that continues today.
Also, enjoy these special activities throughout the day:
-Juneteenth: Why We Celebrate w/ historian, Barry McNealy
-A Community Village with local vendors and resources
-BCRI Kids’ Zone with hands-on S.T.R.E.A.M. activities
-Food Trucks with delicious local flavors
-Live Broadcast by 98.7 KISS FM & 95.7 JAMZ
-Painting Class w/ Studio 2500
-K.R.U. Hip Hop
-Line Dancing w/ Ebony Arrington‘s “Slide Tribe”

“This is Reclamation!” Live Podcast Recording
2025-06-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Conner Prairie’s podcast, “This is Reclamation!” explores Black history, cultural resilience, and the impact of faith, food, and fellowship. Come join us as live audience members for the filming of the last episode in our 10-part deep-dive series focused on our newest exhibit Promised Land as Proving Ground.

Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-19 13:00 - 2025-06-20 01:00 (America/New_York) | The Gloucester Institute, 3201 Leadership Drive, Gloucester, VA, 23606, United States
We’re excited to invite YOU to be part of the Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Holly Knoll. Join us on June 19th for a day of culture, community, and commerce as we celebrate freedom, heritage, and unity. Come to the Moton Conference Center for a FREE celebration filled with food, fun, games, raffle and door prizes, a car show, a fashion show, music, and more! We will have Devon M. Henry, CEO of Team Henry Enterprises, as our Keynote Speaker.
Seating is available, but we encourage you to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Beer and wine will be available for purchase (cash only). All proceeds will be donated to the Gloucester and Mathews County chapters of the NAACP.
*Suggested donation $40 Adults/ $20 Children (under 12)*
The Gloucester Institute (TGI) provides a peaceful place to restore and refresh innovators and trailblazers from diverse agencies that impact our global society. As a result, it is our mission to train and nurture students who are emerging leaders across the country. TGI continues the work and memory of Dr. Robert Russa Moton, the second President of Tuskegee Institute, through programs, activities, and maintenance of his historic home, Holly Knoll. A visit to this breathtaking property, which is the birthplace of the United Negro College Fund, engages all the senses capturing the history of the “cradle of the civil rights movement.”

Joyful Juneteenth: An Evening of Performances
2025-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
What do Black joy and Juneteenth mean to you? Come join us on the Edward and Margaret Imo Family Plaza for a joyful Juneteenth celebration with an evening of performances highlighting the beauty of Black American culture. Enjoy spoken word by InnerGy, live music by a Georgia Mae Ensemble, a vocal performance by artist Aida Ade, and an exciting step performance by Gentlemen of Vision. The night will start with a happy hour filled with traditional African American games including spades, dominoes, and Uno. For those looking for some good food and drinks, check out the Black-owned food trucks available!
Join us in the Grand Hall before our main-stage event to enjoy food and drink available for purchase. Visit resource tables hosted by local community and Black-centered organizations. Enjoy classic card games like spades and UNO, as well as dominos and a Black history-themed Jenga.

A Slice of History: Trivia Night in Uintah County
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Uintah County Heritage Museum, 155 E Main Street , Vernal, UT, 84078, United States
Join us for an exciting evening of pizza and trivia! This event offers an opportunity to test your knowledge about the fascinating history of the Uinta Basin. Gather your friends and family for a night filled with intriguing questions, lively discussions, and the chance to win some prizes! Come on your own and test your knowledge, or bring a group of up to six people to share the fun.
Event Details:
-Date June 19, 2025
-Time 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
-Location: Uintah County Heritage Museum, 155 E Main St, Vernal, Ut
-Free admission!
Space is limited so please reserve your group spot by calling or filling out this Google Form https://forms.gle/28y5VQuTabfPK43cA
Bring your knowledge and competitive spirit for a night that will be both educational and entertaining. We look forward to seeing you at the Uintah County Heritage Museum Trivia Night!
This event is designed for ages 18 and up. To see our accessibility information please visit https://www.uintahmuseum.org/accessibility.html

A Slice of History: Unity in Action in Wyoming
2025-06-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82001, United States
Join us for the perfect pairing of pizza and history featuring Rev. Dr. Hilton McClendon Sr., pastor at Allen Chapel AME Church in Cheyenne, and Jim Byrd, a fifth-generation Wyomingite and former state legislator. The evening will begin with a round of trivia, followed by stories and reflections from Hilton and Jim on local and national civil rights activism.
All attendees who register and attend the event will be entered for a chance to win a $50
gift card. Please register here: https://forms.gle/ZbZ9ojaf1p5JqTLi7
Discover the powerful civil rights legacy of Cheyenne’s Allen Chapel and the generations of Black leaders who helped shape our community—and our state:
● The Rev. Dr. Hilton J McClendon, Sr. is pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church in Cheyenne. He began preaching as a child, 58 years ago. Since that time, he has pastored more than seven churches and has “church planted” three churches. He founded and is president of I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper of Cheyenne homeless ministry. The Rev. Dr. McClendon is a chaplain with the Cheyenne Police Department for the past six years. He has more than 20 years experience producing, directing, and hosting television shows across the country. In 2019, he started the Sunday morning TV show “Moments of Inspiration” on Fox 27 in Cheyenne. He is a member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club and the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. The Rev. Dr. McClendon loves to sing, especially gospel songs, and has four recordings, one of which, “Projection of Love,” can be found on Spotify.
● Jim Byrd is a fifth-generation Wyomingite who grew up in Cheyenne and served five terms in the Wyoming Legislature. He served as Minority Whip from 2013 to 2015 and was elected to serve as Minority Caucus Leader in 2015. His mother, Harriet “Liz” Byrd, was the first African-American woman in the Wyoming Legislature, and his grandfather, Robert “Buck” Rhone, was in the first graduating class of Cheyenne High School.

Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour
2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Monticello (Thomas Jefferson Fdn), 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
On July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
In preparation for the 250th anniversary in 2026, Monticello’s new Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour explores their complicated relationship. Visitors will learn how Jefferson and Adams became allies in 1776, bitter rivals in an age of partisanship, and friends again in retirement.
By considering the challenges and triumphs of the American Revolution and the early United States, this tour reveals how ordinary people became leaders and encourages visitors to consider how a democracy was born through disagreement, civil discourse, and dedication to shared values.
Following the tour, guests will participate in a Feast of Reason on the mountaintop. Named for dinners that Jefferson hosted and known for their good food and interesting conversation, the Feast of Reason is a new card deck that facilitates conversations on history and democracy over food and drink.

Slice of History Pizza Party & Tour a Historic Virginia Site
2025-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA, 22309, United States
Slice of History: Pizza and History
Friday, June 20 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Celebrate #CivicsSeason with (free!) pizza and history!
Join us for a special open house at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, a site with a profound legacy of transformation. Take a self-guided tour Learn how Woodlawn, a former plantation once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, became the site of an anti-slavery colony in the years before the Civil War.
Take a self-guided tour and engage in thoughtful reflection and dialogue about our shared past and its connection to today’s movements for justice.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to view the new exhibit “Saving Pope-Leighey House: How Marjorie Leighey Rescued Her Frank Lloyd Wright Home.”
Come hungry for history and pizza and leave inspired.
This youth event is open to the public and intended for guests ages 16-30.

The Emancipated of Woodland Cemetery Tour
2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Woodland Cemetery, 2300 Magnolia Road, Richmond, VA, 23223, United States
This specialized tour of Woodland Cemetery will focus on the formerly enslaved interred in this historic post emancipation uplift cemetery in eastern Henrico. In honor of Juneteenth, we will delve into the lives who achieved freedom after a life of bondage and went on to shape and influence Richmond into the vibrant area that we know today. This tour includes a fair amount of walking on varied terrains so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Information: sch107@henrico.gov

"Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration"
2025-06-21 09:00 - 2025-06-22 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th Street, Suite 290, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Activist and filmmaker Chizu Omori with JAMP presents “Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration.” The two-day conference, held June 21-22, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in Oakland’s Chinatown, will feature speakers and workshops focused on Japanese American history.
Speakers include: Frank Abe, Julie Abo, Jeff Burton, Rob Buscher, Hanako Wakatsuki Chong, Patrick Hayashi, Satsuki Ina, Mike Ishii, Akemi Johnson, Koji Lau-Ozawa, Andrew Leong, Katie Fujiye Nuss Louis, Hana Maruyama, Eric Muller, Kaz Naganuma, Lia Nitake, Jeff Ogata, Chizu Omori, Greg Robinson, Bekki Shibayama, Hiroshi Shimizu, Barbara Takei, Diana Emiko Tsuchida, Nancy Ukai, Jonathan Van Harmelen, Alice Yang.
Topics will include: President Roosevelt, History of the JACL, Issei/Kibei/Nisei, Loyalty Questionnnaire, Tule Lake, Draft Resisters, Renunciants, Crystal City, Japanese Latin Americans, Monuments, Archeology, Intergenerational Trauma, Yonsei and Gosei Community Work, Importance of Incarceration for Today. (Please note that topics may change as current events change.)
This history is more relevant than ever and we still have so much to learn.
For additional information or further study, please visit our online RESOURCES page:
https://www.jampilgrimages.org/changing-perspectives-resources

Reading Frederick Douglass Together
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hale Farm, 39 Hale St. , Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Join us on the grounds of Hale Farm—where multiple people were once enslaved—for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass’s powerful 1852 speech, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Part of the statewide Reading Frederick Douglass Together initiative, this event invites participants of all ages to reflect on the meaning of freedom, justice, and civic responsibility in both the past and present. Together, we’ll honor those whose voices were silenced and engage in a dialogue that remains as urgent today as it was in Douglass’s time. Following the reading, Frederick Douglass historian and interpreter, Nathan Richardson, will be hosting a discussion.

Athens Queer Space Tour
2025-06-21 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Memorial Hall, 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
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 be donated directly to APQC.
$20 per person. This tour is offered Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, in June.

Bound with PRIDE: A Panel Discussion
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | American Bookbinders Museum, United States
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 resisted precision—fraying, warping, and pushing back at every turn. Much like the queer identities and experiences it represents, it demanded care, patience, and persistence.
Join us for a panel discussion exploring the resulting works: a spectrum of interpretations that reflect the challenges, beauty, and meaning embedded in the flag and the hands that shaped it. Meet some of the artists, learn about their processes, and hear about some of the challenges they encountered turning their vision into a book.

Historic Missionary Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Clean-Up
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Missionary Ridge Baptist Church, 237 Shallowford Rd, Ridgeside, TN, 37411, United States
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 the historic legacy of those buried on the grounds as we clean headstones, decorate graves, and have insightful conversations about the history of Chattanooga.

Del Sol Quartet on Angel Island: "The Japanese Picture Brides"
2025-06-21 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Angel Island Immigration Museum, Angel Island State Park, Tiburon, CA, 94920, United States
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 activities in the hospital building
*Exact time of the concert is subject to change based on ferry schedule changes
The event is free with admission to the Detention Barracks Museum ($5 adult, $3 youth).
PLEASE NOTE:
This involves a fun ferry ride!*** Please check ferry for most up-to-date times.
DEPARTURE:
San Francisco: 10:15AM
TIburon: 10AM & 11AM
POST-CONCERT
return to SF: 3:20PM & 4:50PM
return to Tiburon: 1:20PM & 3:20PM
Located in San Francisco Bay, the Angel Island Immigration Station served as an immigration port between 1910 and 1940. For all immigrants, descendants, and families, Angel Island is a living landmark that symbolizes diverse experiences of detention, racism, exclusion, hope, and determination.
Del Sol Quartet believes that music can, and should, happen anywhere. Del Sol creates possibilities for unexpected discovery, sparking dialogue and bringing people together.
https://www.delsolquartet.com
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) protects the historic site, elevates its stories, promotes learning, and celebrates the new beginnings and immigrant contributions that define the strength of the US to inspire a more equitable and inclusive future; one that embodies how immigrants make nations better.
https://www.aiisf.org/planyourvisit

Presentation Exploring Fall Out of the Atomic Age: Beyond Los Alamos
2025-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Meadow Farm Museum, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
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 a free 1-hour presentation. You may be familiar with the Manhattan Project, but did you know that work on the bomb began years before the creation of the Los Alamos testing laboratory. Discover more about the overlooked people, places, and processes behind the creation of the first atomic bomb. For more information email sch107 @ henrico.gov.

Forest Therapy
2025-06-22 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
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.

Athens Queer Space Tours
2025-06-22 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Memorial Hall, 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, 30601, United States

Constitutional Literacy Institute
2025-06-24 08:30 - 2025-06-25 08:30 (America/Denver) | Utah Valley University, 800 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT, 84658, United States
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 liberty, and the rule of law. CLI is a tool for teachers to do just that.
Instruction is provided by esteemed constitutional scholars from the Center for Constitutional Studies at UVU, Oxford University, and elsewhere.
Participants will examine the U.S. Constitution through the lenses of history, law, economics, and public policy. Teacher attendees will increase their personal understanding of foundational principles and dispositions of America’s founding and its roots.

Native Americans in the Nation’s Capitol
2025-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, 20510, United States
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 Indian is a person” under the law. The full-scale statue was unveiled in National Statuary Hall in 2019 and is one of two statues representing the state of Nebraska.
Last, take a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol focused on the ways America’s depictions of Indigenous peoples in Capitol art has evolved over time.

From Germanna to Judge Judy: Judicial Jeopardy Night
2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg Branch, 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
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 Regional Library, this fun but educational evening will feature a judiciary-themed Jeopardy game. Test your knowledge, win a prize, but also come prepared to learn surprising new facts.
This event is part of Civic Season, an initiative created by Made By Us to bridge Independence Day and Juneteenth by inviting people of all ages—especially young adults—to connect with the past, take action in the present, and shape the future. Judicial Jeopardy Night offers a chance to do just that: learn about the history of our country’s judiciary, what its current role is, and how you can get involved.
Come ready to compete, learn, and laugh, no legal background required. We’ll bring the trivia and the free pizza; you bring your best guess and your appetite for justice.
This event will take place in Room #1 at the Fredericksburg Branch of CRRL. Arrive at 5:00pm for pizza and socializing; trivia will begin at 5:30pm.

Gardens After Hours: Community Place, History Based, and Rejuvenation Station
2025-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Tudor Place, 1644 31st Street NW, Washington, DC, 20007, 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 art craft, a mocktail, live music (6pm -7pm) a look at collection objects from the 1920s and more, we hope that this Tudor Tuesday event brings people together to create a stronger community.
Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic (blankets and camp chairs permitted, no red wine or red/purple juices allowed). Be sure to remove all trash. Trash receptacles are not provided. Due to the historic landscape, games, chairs with legs, blow up furniture are not permitted.
Suggested donation of $5 for those 18+ (but not required)

Slice of History: Aurora & You
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Aurora Public Library District – Santori Library, 101 S River St, Aurora, IL, 60506, United States
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+

Weekday Wander on the Trails: Civic Love
2025-06-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
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.

Slice of History: Mexican American Civil Rights History Game Day
2025-06-25 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Northwest Vista College Palmetto Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 3535 N Ellison Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78251, United States
Join us for the second annual Slice of History: Mexican American Civil Rights Game Day. Learn about Mexican American Civil Rights history and civic engagement over pizza, lotería, and trivia! Prizes will be awarded. 🍕🍕
📅 Wednesday, June 25, 2025
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Northwest Vista College, 3535 N Ellison Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
📍 Palmetto Center for the Arts (PCA) Recital Hall – Room 107
🆓 This is a FREE event!
Presented by MACRI, Northwest Vista College’s Mexican American Studies and History Departments, and Youth Do Vote.
This is an official Civic Season event. Civic Season is a new tradition for self-discovery and civic upskilling, co-created by Gen Z and cultural institutions. Civic Season is the flagship program from Made By Us, a network of hundreds of museums, historic sites, libraries, and archives unleashing access to history for younger generations. Learn more about Civic Season at https://www.thecivicseason.com/
RSVP at https://www.somosmacri.org/event-details/slice-of-history-mexican-american-civil-rights-history-game-day
MACRI’s programs are funded in part by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, Bexar County, the Mellon Foundation, the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation, Spurs Give, and individual donors like you! Gracias!

Wednesday Nights: Reentry Simulation
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Reflect on some of the many structural challenges people face when returning home from prison. During this hands-on experience, you’ll be assigned a fictitious back story and persona then encounter simulated scenarios that mirror real-life tasks like finding a job, reporting to a parole office, and paying bills. At the end of the activity, you’ll debrief your experience and discuss the criminal justice system and complexities of reentry.
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About Wednesday Nights:
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site opens its gates this summer for Wednesday Nights! With a different theme each week, Wednesday Nights provide a fun and meaningful night out—combining history, culture, and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind setting. Enjoy immersive experiences, interactive events, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to one of Philadelphia’s most unique landmarks.
Take a curated, self-guided audio tour by scanning QR codes throughout the historic site. Engage with exhibits, art installations, and pop-up talks highlighting the history of Eastern State Penitentiary and the impact of the criminal justice system today. Sit for artist Mark Loughney, and add your portrait to his growing installation Pyrrhic Defeat. Reflect and connect in The Fair Chance Beer Garden—offering soft drinks, small-batch craft beer, wine, and cocktails—presented in partnership with Triple Bottom Brewing.

Civil Rights in Chattanooga Historian's Panel Discussion
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside, 701 Hooker Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37410, United States
Join us at the African-American Education and Heritage Museum on June 25th for a panel discussion about Chattanooga’s civil rights history, featuring local historians and experts! This event is free and open to the public.
The Tennessee Democracy Network and the United By Change Coalition are excited to join the Alton Park Development Corportation, Made By Us, and hundreds of history and civic organizations nationwide for the 2025 Civic Season, held from Juneteenth to July 4th. Civic Season unites our nation’s oldest and newest civic holidays, turbo-charging democracy through the power of history.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of learning and reflection on Chattanooga’s history! Learn more about the United By Change Coalition at https://www.tndemocracynetwork.org/unitedbychange
