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 focus on Pennsylvania's Founding, the Second Continental Congress, and General Horatio Gates. Tours of the Colonial Complex are offered Tuesday-Saturday at 11 am, 1 pm, […]
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 for anyone who wants to learn about the story of Ford’s, the world of Civil War Washington and the assassination of President Lincoln. Advance registration […]
Join the 33rd annual celebration with Kugichagulia Center for Self-Determination for a parade, plenty of musical performances, and election resources galore courtesy of the City of Madison Clerk's Office!
Join the nation's oldest independent African American Museum for a Juneteenth BBQ! Enjoy performances on both the Outdoor State and Theater Stage, plus plenty of campus activations including a game station, the Children's Pavilion, Drum Village, a petting zoo and Adler Planetarium telescopes.
From Saturday, June 17 - Monday, June 19, 2023, join the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia to celebrate Juneteenth and explore the continuing struggle for equality for all. At the Museum, visitors can explore the special exhibition "Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia," which examines the life and legacy of free Black […]
We know it is, but why is education important? How does it impact your everyday life? Join the APS for this Civic Season Kick-Off as we learn about Charles Willson Peale and his idea of what makes a good citizen. Discover about the meglonyx jeffersonii, and the great incognitum and what role science played in […]
Join us in Susan B. Anthony Square Park to celebrate Civic Season; a new tradition from Juneteenth to July 4th. We will gather to remember the people who changed history for the better and celebrate you, the changemakers of today! Come for light refreshments, time to get to know our staff, and a chance to […]
King Manor is excited to be participating in this year’s Civic Season programming! Our Civics Fair will include booths from a wide range of local organizations including NAACP, South Queens Womens March, and Girls Be Heard. We will also be hosting crafts sessions in which kids can write with quill and ink, and adolescents and […]
Join us at The Wright and enjoy several engaging and educational activities. From live singing and storytelling to pony rides and hustle dance classes. We have something for all ages. Come have fun, learn something impactful, and engage with the community in a way that only The Wright can. Entertainment features music by DJ Righteous throughout the […]
It takes YOUR story to tell the WHOLE story. Join the Wyoming State Museum along with 10 local and statewide organizations for a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here and where we want to go next. On the main stage you’ll jam out to live music, laugh through […]
Eisenhower Birthplace is excited to host A Slice of History: Women Like Ike. Throw it back to a 2000s style pizza party while exploring why so many women voted for Ike. Come make “campaign” pins inspired by Ike or featuring something you stand for, take part in throw-back crafts and games, complete trivia sheets to […]
You might know that Wyoming is The Equality State, but do you know the story behind it? In 1869 Wyoming made history as the first U.S. territory to give women the right to vote. Fifty-one years later, the nation followed Wyoming’s lead. Join us for a late night exploration of history with Kylie McCormick, an […]