Deliberation in Action: A Civic Season Call to Reimagine Democracy
2025-06-23 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | WY
Join the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation on Monday, June 23rd, for “Deliberation in Action: A Civic Season Call to Reimagine Democracy,” a timely webinar exploring how communities across the country are using dialogue, deliberation, and civic engagement to bridge divides, build trust, and shape inclusive policy. As part of Civic Season—the reflective period between Juneteenth and the Fourth of July—this event highlights democracy as a living culture that requires ongoing practice and renewal. Featuring leading voices in democratic innovation, the conversation will offer real-world examples, strategic insights, and a vision for collective action.
Speakers include:
Roshan Bliss, Director of Democracy Innovations, NCDD
Marjan Ehsassi, Executive Director, FIDE – North America
Katie Fahey, Co-Founder & Executive Director, The People
Christine Lopes Metcalfe, Chief of Staff, Local Policy Lab
Rahmin Sarabi, Director & Founder, American Public Trust
Register Now: http://bit.ly/4kGw4pj

Constitutional Literacy Institute
2025-06-24 08:30 - 2025-06-25 08:30 (America/Denver) | Utah Valley University, 800 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT, 84658, United States
The purpose of the Constitutional Literacy Institute (CLI) is to provide education, resources, and experiences for teachers to increase personal constitutional literacy and thereby help their students to do the same.
The rising generation of citizens and leaders need a broad understanding of political thought and practices critical to the perpetuation of constitutional government, ordered liberty, and the rule of law. CLI is a tool for teachers to do just that.
Instruction is provided by esteemed constitutional scholars from the Center for Constitutional Studies at UVU, Oxford University, and elsewhere.
Participants will examine the U.S. Constitution through the lenses of history, law, economics, and public policy. Teacher attendees will increase their personal understanding of foundational principles and dispositions of America’s founding and its roots.

Civic Play Invitations
2025-06-24 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Treetop Outpost, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46037, United States
Join us at Treetop Outpost for civic-inspired play invitations for all ages! Thoughtfully crafted by our staff, these nature- and community-centered invitations are a perfect way to fall in “Civic” Love through play and connection.
*Our civic-inspired play invitations will be offered all day on 06/24, 06/28, & 07/01-07/03!*

Slice Of History: Civics in the Shade
2025-06-24 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, 20 N Coalter St, Staunton, VA, 24401-4332, United States
Grab your friends and join us for a Slice of History in our garden with free pizza, community conversations and special activities. Celebrate Civic Season and connect with community partners on ways to be civically engaged, chat with others on what civics means to you, make advocacy buttons and more while hanging in the shade! Registration is encouraged but not required.

Who is Gerry and Why is He Mandering: Slice of History Game Night
2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Join us for Who is Gerry and Why is He Mandering: Slice of History, a fun, interactive game night that mixes history with pizza party vibes. You’ll play games, solve puzzles, and discover how the political landscape has been shaped by gerrymandering. Plus, you’ll pick up some essential civic knowledge that’ll make you the most informed person in the room (and online).
What’s in it for you?
– A chance to learn about gerrymandering while having fun
– Pizza. Lots of pizza
– Chill vibes and great company
– Knowledge that you can actually use in the real world
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to mix history with a good time. Grab your friends, and game on!

From Germanna to Judge Judy: Judicial Jeopardy Night
2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg Branch, 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Do you have what it takes to win?!
Step up to the bench and put your judicial knowledge to the test at Historic Germanna’s Judicial Jeopardy Night, a light-hearted interactive trivia night that explores the evolution of American legal history from colonial courtrooms to courtroom TV.
Hosted at the Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, this fun but educational evening will feature a judiciary-themed Jeopardy game. Test your knowledge, win a prize, but also come prepared to learn surprising new facts.
This event is part of Civic Season, an initiative created by Made By Us to bridge Independence Day and Juneteenth by inviting people of all ages—especially young adults—to connect with the past, take action in the present, and shape the future. Judicial Jeopardy Night offers a chance to do just that: learn about the history of our country’s judiciary, what its current role is, and how you can get involved.
Come ready to compete, learn, and laugh, no legal background required. We’ll bring the trivia and the free pizza; you bring your best guess and your appetite for justice.
This event will take place in Room #1 at the Fredericksburg Branch of CRRL. Arrive at 5:00pm for pizza and socializing; trivia will begin at 5:30pm.

Athens Newcomer Day
2025-06-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Athens Welcome Center, 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
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.

How Women Won the Right to Vote
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, United States Capitol, Washington, DC, 20510, 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 of women who set the stage for equality, fought for the right to vote, and advocated for future generations.

Civil War and Civil Rights
2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, 20510, 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 B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law in 1965.
Last, take a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol featuring some of the Americans whose extraordinary actions changed the course of U.S. civil rights history.

Scroll Smarter: Practical Media Literacy Tools
2025-06-25 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, 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 tips for navigating tough conversations with loved ones who’ve fallen for false claims.

Action Energizer Lab
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | WY
On Wednesday, June 25th from 6-7 pm ET, join the Center for Artistic Activism to learn 9 simple techniques to make your actions more exciting, more engaging and get results. The Action Energizer Lab is a 60-minute, fast-paced workshop designed to give you practical tools and inspiring ideas to level up your activism.
Whether you’re planning a protest, a performance, or a creative campaign moment, we’ll show you how to:
🎯 Connect with your audience in ways that stick
🎬 End with a bang (not a question mark)
⚡ Energize your action with simple, field-tested tricks that boost engagement
Perfect for community organizers, artists, campaigners, or anyone who’s ready to stop leaving impact on the table.
This isn’t theory—it’s a rapid-fire recharge for your work.
Let’s make your next action irresistible.

Civil Rights in Chattanooga Historian's Panel Discussion
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside, 701 Hooker Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37410, United States
Join us at the African-American Education and Heritage Museum on June 25th for a panel discussion about Chattanooga’s civil rights history, featuring local historians and experts! This event is free and open to the public.
The Tennessee Democracy Network and the United By Change Coalition are excited to join the Alton Park Development Corportation, Made By Us, and hundreds of history and civic organizations nationwide for the 2025 Civic Season, held from Juneteenth to July 4th. Civic Season unites our nation’s oldest and newest civic holidays, turbo-charging democracy through the power of history.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of learning and reflection on Chattanooga’s history! Learn more about the United By Change Coalition at https://www.tndemocracynetwork.org/unitedbychange

Civics Trivia Night at Milwaukee County Historical Society
2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Join us for round of Civics Trivia at the Milwaukee County Historical Society! Test your knowledge about U.S. History and Government. See if you can pass the Civics portion of the U.S. Naturalization Test!
This event is in partnership with Made By Us to celebrate Civic Season (June 19th-July 4th).
Doors open at 6:00pm, game starts at 7:00pm. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
Bring your friends or join a team! FREE to play! Cash Bar Available. Outside food welcome.

Chips, Dips, & Civics Trivia Night
2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Precarious Beer Project, 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us at Precarious Beer Project for chips, dips and an exploration into America’s civic legacy, testing what you know and discovering how the past still speaks to the world today.

A Slice of History: Wyoming's Women's Suffrage Story
2025-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Wyoming Women’s History House, 317 S 2nd St, Laramie, WY, 82070, United States
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, a young historian who loves snooping into the past to uncover meaningful stories. We’ll kick off the evening with a bit of trivia, where you’ll have a chance to compete for a $50 gift card! Then, you’ll settle in with some pizza and soda while Kylie tells the story of Women’s Suffrage in Wyoming.
Kylie McCormick was born and raised in Casper, then studied in Roanoke, Virginia; Berlin, Germany; London, England; and Lincoln, Nebraska. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees, Summa Cum Laude from Hollins University and a Master of Arts degree in history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Kylie uses her research to teach classes with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College, as well as give public presentations on Wyoming history.
All attendees who register and attend the event will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

People’s House Party: 1970s Prom Night
2025-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | White House Historical Association, 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
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 attire is strongly encouraged!
This event is brought to you in celebration of Civic Season, which takes place between Juneteenth and July 4, uniting our oldest federal holiday with our newest. This nationwide initiative, organized by Made By Us, connects Gen Z to history and civic engagement.

Slice of History Civics Trivia at National Archives
2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | National Archives Museum, 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20408, United States
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, and then the top 5 scorers will hit the stage for a high-stakes showdown!
Prizes, pizza, bragging rights, and civic glory await the top 3 champions. Don’t miss your chance to show off your smarts at the home of the Declaration of Independence!
Attendees will receive a special discount to our museum store and will enjoy a slice of history among friends with complimentary pizza and refreshments from Made By Us and Pizza to the Polls. Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. EST.

Operation: Is this Legit?
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | DC Public Library, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
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 manipulation techniques before time runs out. Use your mis- and disinformation busting skills to escape the misinfo-room!
This program will be held on the rooftop, weather permitting.

Democracy Under Construction
2025-06-26 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82001, United States
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 Humanities program to help Wyomingites better understand the history and current issues impacting democracy in the U.S., with emphasis on how journalism shapes our nation’s democratic state. It explores partisanship, civility, and Americans’ ability to think critically about social and political issues.
Free book included! All attendees who register and attend the event will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Please register here: https://forms.gle/TyCv7fL1EQcmNNNTA

Comedy and Conversations
2025-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Margaret Mitchell House, 979 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
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 along the way.
Atlanta History Center is partnering with the program to host a night on the women’s suffrage movement in Georgia. We will hear from some funny comedians, discuss what you were (or weren’t!) taught in school, and the successes and failures of the fight for the right to vote.
Doors open ay 7:00 pm- event starts at 7:30!

Pearl Meets Jody Rogish
2025-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Meadow Farm Museum, 3400 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
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

Film Screening: Fannie Lou Hamer's America
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | America’s Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
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 systemic oppression.
We will screen this important film on June 28th at 1 PM at the museum. After the screening, stay for a discussion where we will unpack the film’s impact and explore what Hamer’s legacy means today.
This event is part of ABHM’s Civic Season programming and screening is included in price of admission ($7).

"Pride is a Revolution:" Block Printing Poster Event
2025-06-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, 11432, United States
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 public!

Stealing the Night: An Underground Railroad Presentation
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Recreation & Parks Admin Building, 6800 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
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, 1619-1865 before or after the program. For more information about this event, email sch107 @ henrico.gov.

1836 Town Hall Meeting
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie Museum, United States
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.

Class Action: Education and Opportunity in the Nation's Capital Exhibit Opening
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | DC History Center, 801 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001, 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, and interactive elements. Visitors will find old-fashioned chalkboards, a library nook, costume locker, and playful vintage furniture. School-related props will take adults down memory lane and introduce children to classroom staples from yesteryear.

Feast of Reason
2025-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | South Street Brewery, 106 West South Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, 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 food and beverage, sit down with friends, old and new, and engage in conversation using our new conversation card deck. Dialogue about civics is the goal! Here, everyone shares ideas and learns from one another.
Registration is free and food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Slice of History: Set Sail with Pizza and Mini-Golf
2025-06-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | USS Constitution Museum, Building 22 Charlestown Navy Yard , Charlestown , MA, 02129 , 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 History events are designed for young adults ages 18-30. Advance registration is required, please complete the form below to reserve your spot at this event. Questions? Email abeaulieu@usscm.org.

The Situation Room Experience - Washington's Cabinet
2025-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, 3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121, 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 you take will decide the fate of our young nation.
