Alert the group chat: It’s trivia night! Grab a bite, explore exhibits, and show off your trivia skills in the birthplace of American democracy. The National Constitution Center is hosting a Taste of History Trivia Night. We’ll have free food, games, exhibit tours, and a trivia contest with prizes. PLUS snap a selfie with Benjamin […]
Join the Wyoming State Museum along with a collaborative of local and statewide organizations for a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here, and where we want to go next. On the main stage you’ll jam out to live music, learn about the U.S. Constitution from the next generation […]
Consider the complex paradox of American freedom inside the walls of this prison-turned-historic-site. Listen to special readings of "The Declaration of Sentiments” and reflect on civil rights, mass incarceration, and social justice. --------------------------------------------- About Wednesday Nights: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site opens its gates this summer for Wednesday Nights! With a different theme each week, […]
Join Historic Beverly for a special First Fridays presentation featuring Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit. Through powerful images and stories, this exhibit highlights the diverse leaders, movements, and milestones that shaped the fight for women’s suffrage. The evening includes a guided walkthrough of the exhibit, a short presentation […]
Celebrate Independence Day and Civic Season in Kentucky this July 4th! As a Made By Us Civic Season partner, we’re diving into the many meanings of independence. How did different people across time view freedom, and what did it mean to them? Explore what it means to be an active citizen and how to make […]
Dissenting Voices returns as Richard Thatcher and Helen Keller showcase criticism of America through the lens of social justice and Civil Rights. Showtimes are at 12 PM and 3:00 PM *This event will reoccur on July 5th & 6th with showcases at 12 PM and 3:00 PM
Join us for our annual Fourth of July Festival! This is a free public event featuring activities at Morven Museum & Garden and the Princeton Battlefield State Park. In 1783, Morven hosted Congressional delegates celebrating Independence Day. 240 years later, the museum continues this tradition, utilizing our role as the home of a signer of […]
Following the Fourth of July Parade in Gypsy Hill Park, commemorate Independence Day and celebrate the last day of Civic Season at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library with special activities! Learn about the history of Uncle Sam and other American symbols that were popular in WWI, and design your own poster or button! Activities are […]
Born into slavery in Henrico County, John Mitchell, Jr. would become known as the fighting editor of the Richmond Planet newspaper confronting the violence and injustices of the Jim Crow South through his publication. Whether it was through the organizing of boycotts, the endless crusading against lynching laws, or public appearances to allow his persecutors […]
In the wake of newly found freedom for African American came the birth of the insidious character known as “Jim Crow”. We explore the long history of Jim Crow and how a silent film emerged at the dawn of the 20th and the repercussions that still affect our world today. Be sure to check out […]
Puppet Pearl the sheep wants to know more about local government. Tyrone Nelson, the supervisor for the Varina Magisterial District, will read a story and talk about what the board of supervisors does, what being a member of the board is like, and answer questions from the audience. Information: sch107@henrico.gov
Do you know your Hamiltruths from your Hamilfictions? Find out in our new trivia game where we will test your knowledge of the hit musical versus the real life of Alexander Hamilton. Be sure to check out the travelling exhibit, Founding Frenemies: Hamilton and the Virginians while you're here. Information: sch107@henrico.gov https://va250.org/event-detail/?id=2058