Artwork created by youth, for youth, Resistance At Home is the culminating exhibition of artwork created by YouthCAN artists meditating on meanings of home and collective struggle. Explore identity and […]
The Chinese rail workers were vital to the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and more than 10,000 Chinese men were hired to build a railroad over the difficult terrain of […]
Signs of the Times is an exhibition about the history of protest in North Carolina—about the people who protest, the wide array of issues they debate, and the way they […]
Step back in time to learn about 13 major events in Washington, DC's unique political history and how geography and politics determine who enjoys the rights of U.S. citizenship, and […]
The York County History Center invites you to explore the foundations of Colonial government when you visit the Colonial Complex. This property showcases life in the Colonial Period with a […]
What was Washington, D.C., like for President Lincoln and some of the people he met and knew here? Explore his assassination at Ford’s Theatre and consider President Lincoln’s legacy. Appropriate […]
Pittsburgh's Heinz History Center is hosting a civics-themed photo contest. Open to high schoolers and undergraduates (who will compete in separate categories), it seeks to inspire Western Pennsylvanians to reflect […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for a Fourth of July Weekend celebration with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to discover the […]
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the nation while honoring the sacrifices of our military? By donating blood, you continue in a proud tradition started in WWI when blood […]
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the 4th of July with the National Archives. For over 50 years, the Archives has celebrated the founding of the United States […]
Salute the first commander in chief during Mount Vernon's annual Independence Day event. Meet George Washington. Watch made-for-daytime fireworks, observe a moving ceremony in which people from across the world […]
Today, we roll out the welcome mat for the future inheritors of the United States, unleashing access to history for informed, inspired civic participation. Anchored by our newest and oldest […]