You might know that Wyoming is The Equality State, but do you know the history behind it? In 1869 Wyoming made history as the first U.S. territory to give women the right to vote. Fifty-one years later, the nation followed Wyoming’s lead. Join us for the perfect pairing of pizza and history with Kylie McCormick, […]
Get ready to boogie, because we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first and only White House prom with a party at The People’s House: A White House Experience! Your ticket includes two drink tickets and light 70s-themed snacks, as well as pop-up activities, prom bouquet making, and after-hours access to the galleries. 1970s disco/prom […]
Think you know civics? Prove it! Join us for an exciting night of fast-paced Civics Trivia, inspired by the National Civics Bee, for a 2025 Slice of History at the National Archives. Bring your phone and your A-game as you race to answer multiple-choice questions in real time. Two thrilling rounds will narrow the field, […]
Can you find the facts, beat false information and escape? Join MediaWise specialists from The Poynter Institute in an interactive escape room game, where you'll build news skills to help you tell fact from fiction. Teams work together to unlock a series of puzzles requiring them to evaluate news sources, identify misinformation, and detect digital […]
Learn about democracy, one Jenga block at a time. Ever wanted to chat about civics and democracy with your friends, but never had a chance to do so? With Democracy Under Construction: The Game, you will have fun while digging into the ups and downs of democracy in Wyoming! Democracy Under Construction is a Wyoming […]
On Thursday, June 26th, 7:30pm-9:30 pm, Comedy and Conversations returns! This is a program created by Munir Meghjani and David Perdue (not that one) that uses humor to shine a light on serious or under-explored topics. They recruit talented local comedians and subject matter experts to share their knowledge with you—and maybe make you laugh […]
Puppet Pearl the sheep wants to know more about local government. Jody Rogish, the supervisor for the Tuckahoe 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
Newcomer Days are welcoming, low-pressure events designed to help new Athens residents connect with local history, community resources, and one another. Each event includes refreshments, a tour of the historic Church-Waddel-Brumby House, brief presentations from local government agencies, and a hands-on activity where participants design and create their own hand-stamped tote bag to take home.
Join us for a powerful screening of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America, a documentary that brings the voice of a civil rights legend to the forefront — raw, unfiltered, and more relevant than ever. Through archival footage, the film paints a vivid picture of her fight for justice, equity, and dignity in the face of deep […]
Join us this Pride Month on June 28th from 1-4 PM for a Revolutionary Activity! Printing posters was essential for mobilizing patriots during the Revolution. Now, almost 250 years later, we will be block printing to create posters that can be used at Pride Marches and beyond! This event is FREE and open to the […]
There was a train that travelled at night… and it carried passengers to Freedom! The underground railroad in Virginia and across the South had many heroes who saved countless lives. The legacies of the conductors and passengers will be explored and remembered in this free 1-hour presentation. Check out the exhibit Un/bound: Free Black Virginians, […]
Come see Civic Duty in action as the community members of 1836 Prairietown are come together at the schoolhouse to discuss a problem that needs to be solved.