The Chinese rail workers were vital to the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and more than 10,000 Chinese men were hired to build a railroad over the difficult terrain of […]
Signs of the Times is an exhibition about the history of protest in North Carolina—about the people who protest, the wide array of issues they debate, and the way they […]
Step back in time to learn about 13 major events in Washington, DC's unique political history and how geography and politics determine who enjoys the rights of U.S. citizenship, and […]
The York County History Center invites you to explore the foundations of Colonial government when you visit the Colonial Complex. This property showcases life in the Colonial Period with a […]
You might know that Wyoming is The Equality State, but do you know the story behind it? In 1869 Wyoming made history as the first U.S. territory to give women […]
Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and […]
Join us for a live patriotic music concert from the American Legion Band! This musical revue pays tribute to our nation's flag, which was adopted by Congress on June 14, […]
Don’t know much about history? Don’t worry! Join the staff of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation at Frothy Moon to enjoy an afternoon of light-hearted history (with a little bit of trivia)!
Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and […]
Join Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City and the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group for an author discussion of the new book, The Wounded World: W.E.B. Du […]
Pittsburgh's Heinz History Center is hosting a civics-themed photo contest. Open to high schoolers and undergraduates (who will compete in separate categories), it seeks to inspire Western Pennsylvanians to reflect […]
The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts. This program is tied directly to President and Mrs. […]