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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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.