Join Sema Hadithi, Better Days, and Wasatch Community Gardens for a mural unveiling at Richmond Park! The mural, by Brooke Smart with a community-driven design process, depicts 4 Black women who lived and worked the neighborhood at different points in Utah history. The finished creation will be unveiled at 6 pm on June 27 as […]
Join the History Center for a panel discussion that will explore the history of voting rights in conjunction with the Civic Season theme of “Rewind, Reflect, and Reimagine.” Dr. Ray Block of Penn State University will discuss voting history in Pennsylvania, from state jurisdictions under the Constitution, to the 15th Amendment, through today. Civil rights […]
Bill Keene, a lecturer in history, urban studies, and architecture, examines developments from the 1930s onward that shaped Los Angeles as a magnet for population migration and a major center of industry. Emergent airplane manufacturing during the 1930s established the foundation for the explosive growth to meet the demands of WWII. Shipbuilding, aircraft production, and […]
Try Think: About Civic Love #1 What is your favorite kitchen smell? What makes you feel safe? Have you lived in a place long enough to see it change? What did the change look like? Is it possible to fall in “civic love” with someone? What happens if and when you do? On Wednesday June […]
Deliberations. US is a non-partisan organization dedicated to reinvigorating our democracy through fostering civic engagement and learning among America’s college students. By engaging America's youth in fact-based, nonpartisan and balanced deliberations, we’ll foster informed opinions, advance communication and critical thinking skills, reveal common ground, and bring democracy back to the people. Please join our online […]
Learn about three Texas foremothers who shaped history and how to connect with your own chosen ancestors using the wisdom of the tarot. About this event... We have Barbara Jordan to thank for the first minimum wage law in Texas. We have Sarah Weddington to thank for arguing and winning Roe v. Wade before the […]
Some traditions are cultural and patriotic - but do they keep us in an echo chamber, afraid to break out into new ideas? Whether holding parades on the Fourth of July, watching commercials during the Superbowl, or gathering for Thanksgiving dinner, how might we evolve our traditions to align with a changing country while still […]
In its 175-year history, the Smithsonian Institution has had just 14 secretaries. Who were these men (yes, all were men) and how did they interpret founder James Smithson’s mandate for the increase and diffusion of knowledge? What challenges have they had to overcome or accept? Historian Pamela Henson of Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, who specializes […]
Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie will look at how Hoosiers in the 1830s celebrated the Fourth of July. Military veterans will be honored in a presentation by the White River Guard Militia, plus the dedication of a new flag with a 26th star to celebrate the addition of Arkansas to the Union, and a reading […]
From July 1-5, 2022, join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for Independence Day special events and activities for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance over Fourth of July weekend. Explore what freedom means to you and consider how you are carrying forward the Revolution’s promises of […]
Join us for a celebration of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness all holiday weekend. Explore our latest exhibitions and take part in special activities for all ages that invite us to reflect on how we can live up to our revolutionary ideals. Snap a selfie in front of our very own replica Liberty […]
What are you doing to support your communities? Come meet youth who are leading change in business, charity and government! On Friday, July 1 at 1:00 PM Eastern, The Bill of Rights Institute will host our virtual National Civics Fair to celebrate the winners of the first annual MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest. Attendees will […]