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, […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
Join us for a moderated community conversation exploring how artists of South Asia and the diaspora navigate careers at the intersection of art and disability. This event invites participants into a community-building experience that highlights the resilience of artists with disabilities working in creative fields that are often not designed with accessibility in mind. Together, […]
Join the DC History Center for grand opening of our new exhibit: Class Action: Education and Opportunity in the Nation’s Capital. The exhibit opens to the public Saturday, June 28. From 2 to 6 pm, you can: 📚 Be among the first to explore the exhibit. 🗣️ Chat with the folks who made it happen. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Pride Month with a 2-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history, led by local guide Rin Gunn. Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped queer life in Athens. Highlights include Memorial Hall, Church Bar, and other community landmarks. To support Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s ongoing work, $5 from each ticket sold will […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]