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 […]
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 […]
Step into the shoes of President George Washington, his cabinet, foreign diplomats, members of Congress, Native American leaders, and the press. Players will be faced with domestic and international […]
Few social groups have made such rapid strides in equality as the LGBTQ community during the fifty years following the Stonewall uprising. Leading up to and beyond that seminal moment, […]
MEET THE ARTIST & GUEST CURATOR Join us at The Weitzman for a tour led by Jonathan Horowitz of this powerful exhibition and explore the dialogue created between the works […]
The Heinz History Center and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will welcome new U.S. citizens during a special Naturalization Ceremony. Families and guests will watch as young immigrants […]
Join the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation, Engage Arkansas, and the Clinton Presidential Library & Museum at Dickey Stephens Park on June 29th for a Civic Season celebration. Throughout the ballgame, […]
Join the Bill of Rights Institute for a virtual civics fair honoring the winners of the 2023 MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest! Students from across the country entered their service […]
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the 4th of July with the National Archives. For over 50 years, the Archives has celebrated the founding of the United States […]