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

Athens Newcomer Day
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.

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.

Transgender Americans: A Presentation on the Hidden Faces in Our History
2025-06-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Meadow Farm Museum, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, 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
2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | DC Public Library, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, 20003, 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.

Democracy Happy Hour
2025-06-30 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Market at 7th St., 224 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC, 28202, 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 as natural rights, human rights, and civil rights?
Engage with fellow attendees in meaningful conversations guided by discussion prompts at each table, which will encourage thoughtful dialogue about efforts, challenges, and potential solutions.
Wine from Assorted Table and food from Orrman’s Cheese Shop will be available for purchase. Admission is free!

How Women Won the Right to Vote
2025-07-01 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, U.S. 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.

Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting
2025-07-01 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, 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 squares from its 2020 Quilt Project, which was a collaborative public art project to honor women’s history and celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Over 325 quilt squares were submitted by people from people all over the United States and Canada. Each block represents a theme significant to the artist, with a focus on the people, places, and events related to the woman’s suffrage movement or the unfinished business of securing equal rights for all. We hope to see you there!

Slice of History at Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
2025-07-01 16:30 - 18:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hawaii Mission Houses Historic Site & Archives, 553 S King St, Honolulu, HI, 96813, 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 for millions of Americans nationwide to meet up and remember the ideals that each generation has worked to bring to life: freedom, equality, justice, and opportunity. Join us and learn about our past in order to better shape out future!
At Hawaiian Mission Houses we’re celebrating by:
Highlighting the history of the upcoming unofficially holiday of July 31st, Sovereignty Restoration Day (Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea)
Offering a free tour focusing on the role of missionaries in the government of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi
A hands on activity that shows you what it’s like to be a historian doing archival research!
Having some PIZZA, of course!

Redistrict Pizza of the People, by the People, and for the People
2025-07-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Office of Student Life, University Center, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918, 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 on your slice?
* Learn about population distribution in Colorado
* Discuss the redistricting criteria for US House and State Legislative districts
* Consider how to divide a pizza – how do you define fairness?
Start the celebration of the Sesquisemiquincentennial (is that really a word – what does it mean?) in Colorado by thinking about with whom you are voting and how you are represented at the local, state, and national levels.
Thanks to Slice of History for supplying the pizza – come get a piece until it runs out.
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 11 am to 1 pm

Civil War and Civil Rights
2025-07-02 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.

Trivia Night at The National Constitution Center
2025-07-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Alert the group chat: It’s trivia night! Grab a bite, explore exhibits, and show off your trivia skills in the birthplace of American democracy. The National Constitution Center is  hosting a Taste of History Trivia Night. We’ll have free food, games, exhibit tours, and a trivia contest with prizes. PLUS snap a selfie with Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton to remember the night. The event will cap-off a festive day at the Center, as we join our partners across the Historic District in celebrating the second annual Red, White, & Blue To-do!
Join us at the National Constitution Center’s Kenneth C. Griffin Great Hall Overlook on July 2 from 5–7 p.m. for a night of food, friends, and of course, history.
Presented in partnership with Made by Us.

Civic Season Festival
2025-07-02 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82001, United States
Join the Wyoming State Museum along with a collaborative of local and statewide organizations for a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here, and where we want to go next.
On the main stage you’ll jam out to live music, learn about the U.S. Constitution from the next generation of Wyomingites, and listen to inspiring stories about civic engagement. Explore more than a dozen stations hosted by civic partners, grab food and drinks from local vendors, discover how your personal background and values give you the power to shape the future, and create your own lino print to commemorate it all. Cheyenne’s annual Civic Season Festival is all about gathering friends, having some fun, and amplifying our voices to create a Wyoming we’re all proud of.

Wednesday Nights: Independence & Incarceration
2025-07-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Consider the complex paradox of American freedom inside the walls of this prison-turned-historic-site. Listen to special readings of “The Declaration of Sentiments” and reflect on civil rights, mass incarceration, and social justice.
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About Wednesday Nights:
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site opens its gates this summer for Wednesday Nights! With a different theme each week, Wednesday Nights provide a fun and meaningful night out—combining history, culture, and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind setting. Enjoy immersive experiences, interactive events, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to one of Philadelphia’s most unique landmarks.
Take a curated, self-guided audio tour by scanning QR codes throughout the historic site. Engage with exhibits, art installations, and pop-up talks highlighting the history of Eastern State Penitentiary and the impact of the criminal justice system today. Sit for artist Mark Loughney, and add your portrait to his growing installation Pyrrhic Defeat. Reflect and connect in The Fair Chance Beer Garden—offering soft drinks, small-batch craft beer, wine, and cocktails—presented in partnership with Triple Bottom Brewing.

First Thursday: Women's Suffrage Exhibit
2025-07-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Beverly, 39 Hale St., Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Join Historic Beverly for a special First Fridays presentation featuring Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit. Through powerful images and stories, this exhibit highlights the diverse leaders, movements, and milestones that shaped the fight for women’s suffrage. The evening includes a guided walkthrough of the exhibit, a short presentation on local and national suffrage history, and space for dialogue about the legacy and impact of this movement today.
