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Class Action: Education and Opportunity in the Nation’s Capital Exhibit Opening

DC History Center 801 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, United States

A family-friendly, interactive exhibition, "Class Action: Education and Opportunity in the Nation's Capital" showcases the ways in which DC parents, students, teachers, advocates, and activists have fought for educational equality for Black children in the District for over two centuries. The story of education in DC will be told through a variety of images, text, oral histories, […]

Feast of Reason

South Street Brewery 106 West South Street, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Join us in downtown Charlottesville at South Street Brewery for an afternoon of food and discussion. Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s legendary dinner parties—where great minds gathered to exchange ideas over food and drink—the Feast of Reason is a unique guided conversation dedicated to intellectual exploration, civil discourse, and the pursuit of knowledge. After getting your […]

Slice of History: Set Sail with Pizza and Mini-Golf

USS Constitution Museum Building 22 Charlestown Navy Yard , Charlestown , MA, United States

Celebrate Civic Season at the USS Constitution Museum with mini-golf and pizza! Fuel up with pizza provided by the USS Constitution Museum before you compete with USS Constitution sailors in our mini-golf tournament. Putt your way through history on our themed mini-golf course and step inside the Museum to enjoy our galleries after-hours. Slice of […]

$10

The Situation Room Experience – Washington’s Cabinet

George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon 3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, United States

Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room Experience: Washington's Cabinet. This fast-paced and interactive game allows participants to step into the shoes of the presidential Cabinet, U.S. senators, foreign ambassadors, Native American leaders, members of the press, and even George Washington himself! During this 75-minute game, the actions […]

$15 – $28

Transgender Americans: A Presentation on the Hidden Faces in Our History

Meadow Farm Museum 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

You may be aware of Harvey Milk and Billie Jean King alongside other impactful gay and lesbian figures in American history. Transgender individuals are often underrepresented even among LGBTQ+ historical figures. This Pride Month, we will discuss some transgender leaders and their contributions at this free 1-hour presentation. For more information email  sch107 @ henrico.gov.

Navigating Mis- and Disinformation 101

DC Public Library 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join MediaWise specialists in this class to help you build skills to tell fact from fiction in media. In this interactive session, you’ll get a crash course in media literacy basics and proven techniques for spotting mis- and disinformation. Then, put your skills to the test with real-world examples — and walk away with practical […]

Democracy Happy Hour

The Market at 7th St. 224 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC, United States

Join us for an informative social hour learning about the latest efforts to promote democracy, both locally and nationally: Civic Participation: How can our historical experiences shape our civic engagement today? We the People: Why is the concept of “the people” essential to constitutional democracy? Government and Constitution: What are different types of rights, such […]

Free admission. Food and beverages available for purchase.

How Women Won the Right to Vote

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a free two-part program: First, watch a documentary clip about the hard-won battle to ratify the 19th Amendment. We will discuss the process of amending the Constitution and how citizens play an active role in maintaining and expanding American democracy. Then, take a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol, featuring the stories […]

Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting

National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, United States

Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting celebrates Susan B. Anthony's commitment to civic engagement and voting rights. The Monroe County Board of Elections will demo the new voting machines and will partner with the Anthony Museum for a voter registration pop-up. The Anthony Museum will also display a specially curated selection of quilt […]

Slice of History at Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

Hawaii Mission Houses Historic Site & Archives 553 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

What if I told you history could be served with a FREE slice of pizza? Get ready for A Slice of History, where we bring together food, friends, and the stories that didn’t make it into your textbooks! Civic Season unites our oldest federal holiday, July 4th, with our newest: June 19th. It’s a time […]

Redistrict Pizza of the People, by the People, and for the People

Office of Student Life, University Center, University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

“Redistricting of the people, by the people, and for the people” Stop by the Student Life & Leadership Office at UCCS to explore how a pizza can be gerrymandered. Will you get to pick what toppings are on your pizza? Or do you have to submit to what the people in charge want to group […]

Civil War and Civil Rights

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a free three-part program: First, watch a scene from a popular film about President Abraham Lincoln’s commitment to end slavery in the United States. We will discuss the political pressures of the time and reasons for amending the Constitution. Then, examine a reproduction of the desk that was used when President Lyndon […]

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