The traditional Freedom March will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. to provide spiritual coverage. Festivities include hands-on activities for children from the Flint Cultural Center institutions, live music including Mama Sol and other performances, and a few other special surprises. This ageless event never gets old! There will be lots to learn, lots […]
Join us for a free afternoon of creativity, community, and pizza! A Slice of History: Pizza & Prints is a hands-on program where participants will learn about craftivism—the use of crafting as a tool for activism—and explore how people throughout history have used handmade art to spark change. Enjoy free pizza (generously provided by Pizza […]
Del Sol String Quartet, in partnership with Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF), explores the history of Japanese picture brides experience through music and oral storytelling. This concert features: • Takuma Itoh’s “American Postcards - Picture Brides” and music by Andy Akiho & Erika Oba. • Art Installation by Patricia Wakida • Family and children […]
When colonists came over from England, one of the popular methods of preserving berries was covering them with vinegar and letting them ferment over time eventually becoming shrubs or drinking vinegars. The shrub was then used to flavor water, soda waters, and even became a mixer for cocktails! What goes great with shrub? Cheese! On […]
Explore the galleries and meet costumed interpreters portraying activists and public figures. Lifted Voices is a series of living history programs that bring to life people and stories from Greensboro and North Carolina’s past. This is a free, family-friendly program. Join us for history in first person.
History’s never been this fun (or delicious). Join us for an afternoon of free pizza, good vibes, and a fun walk through the past and present—all part of Civic Season, a national movement led by Made By Us, happening between Juneteenth and July 4th, our newest and oldest federal holidays. In partnership with the Wassmuth […]
As part of a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, we will explore different aspects of the weapon that ended the war in our new free event series "Fall Out of the Atomic Age." In this first installment, we will delve into the history of the atomic bomb in […]
In honor of Juneteenth, join Monticello for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and music that delves into the heart of the Underground Railroad, the fight for freedom, and the enduring human spirit. This compelling program features acclaimed storyteller Sheila Arnold alongside renowned vocalist Dr. Kathy Bullock and singers from the Jubalo Choir. Together, they weave […]
On Saturday, June 21 at Dorey Park we will commemorate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the powerful celebration of freedom. We’ve got a fantastic vendor fair featuring 160 local vendors, a kid zone with thrilling inflatables, a vibrant community stage showcasing local talent, and a variety of delicious food. And that’s not all – […]
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) joins more than 200 iconic museums across the nation in presenting a Civic Season program to promote museums as civic hubs for younger generations. WVM’s event, “Slice of History: An Evening of Music, Pizza, and Stories of Wisconsin Veterans,” on Friday, June 21st from 5-7pm, is free and open to […]
Saturday, June 21st from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Join the American Philosophical Society on Saturday, June 21st in celebrating Civic Season with our program, “Slice of History: Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City Quizzo”! Are you the type of museum-goer who has a competitive spirit? If so, join the APS Museum for "Slice of History: Philadelphia, The Revolutionary […]
Forest Therapy is a guided outing that invites participants to slow down and experience natural spaces in new ways. Your guide will offer a range of invitations to support “bathing” in the sights, sounds, textures, and smells in this shared natural setting.