Juneteenth Day of Activities
Meadow Farm Museum 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, United StatesDiscover the history of Juneteenth through arts, crafts, and other hands-on activities. Information: sch107@henrico.gov
Discover the history of Juneteenth through arts, crafts, and other hands-on activities. Information: sch107@henrico.gov
Uncover the role of investigative journalism in shaping our understanding of the criminal justice system. Through live storytelling, panel discussions, and interactive exhibits, this program brings together award-winning reporters, formerly incarcerated writers, documentary filmmakers, and justice advocates to examine the power of storytelling in exposing injustice and driving reform. __________________________________ About Wednesday Nights: Eastern State […]
Over the years Together Frankfort has organized and hosted a variety of events designed to inform and engage the citizens of Frankfort. Civics 101 is a series of forums to help us understand issues important to our community. Topic TBD. Registration Required.
Civic Season is a time to explore your story - and how it connects to our nation’s complex past - through events, activities and resources from credible sources. Take part in a conversation café, decipher an escape room, vote on the most relevant grievance from the Declaration of Independence, and share your wish for America’s […]
Listen in as Lucy Nichols discusses her experience as a nurse for the Union during the Civil War, and her fight for fair compensation after the War.
Let’s talk history, civics, and democracy with an old-school pizza party. Featured history: those two times Frederick Douglass visited Saginaw. Learn what he had to say when he was here. Plus trivia and prizes! Selfie Station!
Enjoy an unforgettable night out during Third Thursdays at the National Liberty Museum! Held monthly, this vibrant after-hours event transforms the Museum into a lively social scene to connect with friends, spark inspiration, or simply unwind in a unique atmosphere. Sip on specialty cocktails crafted exclusively for the night and enjoy an eclectic mix of […]
Join Tenneesee Advocates for Planned Parenthood and special guest Rep. Yusuf Hakeem for an evening of reflection, political truth-telling, and civic imagination. "The People’s Voice" is an interactive Civic Season event centering community members, young leaders, and longtime advocates as we unpack the 2025 Tennessee legislative session. Attendees will hear from local changemakers, learn what […]
Is Trivia or History your thing? Do you love Pizza? Prizes? Do you wish to be civically engaged and involved in your community? If so, join us for a night of Free Trivia and a slice of Pizza. Pick your teammates, up to 6 on a team. Questions will be geared for the GenZs, but […]
Join us for the perfect pairing of pizza and history featuring Rev. Dr. Hilton McClendon Sr., pastor at Allen Chapel AME Church in Cheyenne, and Jim Byrd, a fifth-generation Wyomingite and former state legislator. The evening will begin with a round of trivia, followed by stories and reflections from Hilton and Jim on local and […]
While we celebrate the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the work of developing this world-changing document took place during the month of June. Emilie Johnson will explore the drafting phase of the Declaration of Independence, noting Thomas Jefferson’s inspirations and the process of editing and approving the document.
This specialized tour of Woodland Cemetery will focus on the formerly enslaved interred in this historic post emancipation uplift cemetery in eastern Henrico. In honor of Juneteenth, we will delve into the lives who achieved freedom after a life of bondage and went on to shape and influence Richmond into the vibrant area that we […]