“A House of Influence” Exhibit

Historic Athens Welcome Center 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA, United States

"A House of Influence" is a seasonal exhibit that explores the civic legacy of the Church-Waddel-Brumby House residents and their roles in shaping history and public life.

Athens Civic Trail

Historic Athens Welcome Center 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA, United States

The Athens Civic Trail is a self-guided tour that begins at the Historic Athens Welcome Center and highlights key sites of activism, governance, and civic life in Athens.

Zoom Lecture: The Man from Libertyville

An influential figure in the political history of the U.S., Adlai E. Stevenson II was governor of Illinois, ran twice for president as the Democratic national candidate, and served as Ambassador to the United Nations. Though he lost both presidential campaigns, it was Stevenson's ideas that are his real lasting legacy. Attend this zoom lecture […]

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Online resource on Boston in the American Revolution: Paul Revere’s Life

Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Paul Revere House is launching a new online portal for anyone interested in learning more about Paul Revere, Colonial Boston, and the American Revolution. The website includes sections highlighting Revere’s political voice, work, family, and citizenship. You’ll see suggested classroom activities and other […]

Increase Your Civic Health Beyond the Ballot Box

From this webinar, you will be able to: - Explain why civic engagement is vital to the health of the Commonwealth of Virginia - Explore VPAP’s tools and resources for civic engagement beyond voting --My Personal Civic Engagement Plan -- Civics Navigator Resource Toolkit -- Inquiry-Focused Approaches and Applications - Begin to build your civic […]

Blast from the Past Book Club

Virginia Randolph Museum 2200 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Meadow Farm staff and Henrico County Public Libraries come together for our bimonthly book club! We will read a new book and visit a different Henrico County historic site every other month. After the book discussion, we will talk about the ties between the site and the book. A tour of the site is included. […]

Slice of History Trivia Night at Heinz History Center

Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Bring your friends for conversation, happy hour drinks, American history trivia, and free pizza after regular museum hours! Join the Heinz History Center and more than 200 iconic museums across America to kick off the fifth annual Civic Season. Enjoy free pizza provided by Pizza to the Polls and test your knowledge of American history […]

Faces of Freedom: A 160th Juneteenth Celebration

Meadow Farm Museum 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Since 1619, people of African ancestry have been woven into the American tapestry. Our Faces of Freedom full-day event celebrates Africans and African Americans from the 1600s to today. Atumpan will perform traditional dance with drums to honor the first Africans to arrive in the Americas. Historical interpreters will be on-site and on stage to […]

A Slice of History: Bob’s Pop-Up Court

Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E. 4th St., Jamestown, NY, United States

Bob’s Pop-Up Court You be the judge. Step into our pop-up courtroom and rule on real-life civic dilemmas—from youth curfews to online free speech. Inspired by Justice Robert H. Jackson, this interactive exhibit invites you to listen to short arguments, cast your vote, and reflect on what justice means today. Add your voice to the […]

Celebrating Juneteenth: West African Rhythms and Movements

JFK Presidential Library and Museum Columbia Point, Boston, MA, United States

The multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns to the JFK Presidential Library and Museum to perform new dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. With vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and audience participation, join us in honor of Juneteenth! The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s […]

Women in the Jeffersonian Era

Meadow Farm Museum 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Women in the newly formed United States had a degree of independence that would slowly disappear as the 19th century advanced. Discover the lives of these intelligent and articulated women who witnessed the creation of a new nation. Be sure to explore the Give Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation travelling exhibit […]

Videos about Indian citizenship, both historical and modern

On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted an in-person and live-streamed symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act. The symposium featured several of the world’s leading scholars and authors of Native American history, culture, and politics who engaged in lively conversations about the broader and complicated issues of […]