At the birth of the United States, no one knew what it meant to be an American citizen. What rights and responsibilities would they have as citizens? What role would ordinary people play in electoral politics? What did being an informed citizen mean in the early United States? Why does the United States have an […]
"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.
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.
As the home of Congress, the Capitol is our nation’s stage. Here, the most important scenes of our collective life as citizens take place. It is where the civic traditions and ceremonies that affirm our democracy developed over time. The rituals that lend a sense of occasion, importance, and unity to our country today take […]
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 […]
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 […]
This small-group discussion topic series encourages informed conversations around complex issues affecting Virginians and Americans. To facilitate these discussions, the Library of Virginia has chosen an accessible film to watch, created extensive online resource guides about the topic, and generated some potential discussion questions.
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 […]
Step into history at our immersive WWII-themed summer camp, where kids become medics, codebreakers, pilots, and home front heroes. Through hands-on games, missions, and creative projects, campers learn the real stories behind the war that shaped the modern world. From building model planes to reenacting rescue races, every activity blends fun with meaningful lessons in […]
View this discussion at the Library of Virginia with author Larry Roeder and Nathan Bailey about a Loudoun County, Virginia, community that overcame the cultural and legal hurdles of systematic racism to increase the equality of education for all children in the area. “Dirt Don't Burn: A Black Community's Struggle for Educational Equality Under Segregation” […]
Join residents of the 18th-century Williamsburg community as they read the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Courthouse and surrounding area.
Many events led up to our nation’s independence, and music told the story as it was happening. Hear a story told by members of the Governor’s Musick, using voice, flute, violin, viola da gamba, and harpsichord. Listen to vocal and instrumental chamber music of the 18th century and celebrate Independence Day with music that saw […]