While we celebrate the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the work of developing this world-changing document took place during the month of June. Emilie Johnson will explore the drafting phase of the Declaration of Independence, noting Thomas Jefferson’s inspirations and the process of editing and approving the document.
Drop in anytime 1–4 p.m. and find out how we care for the historical brick terrace as we discuss creating spaces for people to come together and build a sense of community. The enduring legacy of Charles Stewart and Ruth Mott is their extraordinary commitment to civic participation. From preserving our history to volunteering in […]
On July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In preparation for the 250th anniversary in 2026, Monticello’s new Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour explores their complicated relationship. Visitors will learn how Jefferson and Adams became allies in 1776, bitter rivals in an age of […]
Slice of History: Pizza and History Friday, June 20 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Celebrate #CivicsSeason with (free!) pizza and history! Join us for a special open house at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, a site with a profound legacy of transformation. Take a self-guided tour Learn how Woodlawn, a former plantation once part of […]
Join the Office of Historic Alexandria for a Pride edition of Tavern Ga(y)mes Night! Learn about 18th century clothing and gender performance, participate in Drag Trivia, play games, and enjoy snacks and beverages from the cash bar! Tickets are $10 and available online at shop.alexandriava.gov. A brief presentation and a game of Jeopardy start around […]
Join us at the Capitol Mall Amphitheater for an evening of lively performances by Llamativa and The Tiarras. Music Under the Star (MUtS) returns to the Bullock Museum this summer with four nights of electrifying performances in the Capitol Mall Amphitheater. Experience this free outdoor summer concert series from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every […]
Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) walks are for everyone who loves birds and the outdoors. We welcome those who identify as LGBTQ, allies, families, and anyone who wants to enjoy an outdoor experience that is inclusive. We're flocking together with community partners for a guided bird stroll before the museum opens for the day. Some […]
This specialized tour of Woodland Cemetery will focus on the formerly enslaved interred in this historic post emancipation uplift cemetery in eastern Henrico. In honor of Juneteenth, we will delve into the lives who achieved freedom after a life of bondage and went on to shape and influence Richmond into the vibrant area that we […]
From the 1937-38 Carolina Theatre boycott to the 1960 Sit-ins and into the 21st century, the Gate City is home to many important protest actions. This year’s Juneteenth Bike Tour visits civil rights protest sites around Downtown Greensboro to explore how people have marched and organized against inequality. Join us on an easy guided tour […]
Activist and filmmaker Chizu Omori with JAMP presents “Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration.” The two-day conference, held June 21-22, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in Oakland’s Chinatown, will feature speakers and workshops focused on Japanese American history. Speakers include: Frank Abe, Julie Abo, Jeff Burton, Rob […]
Come along on a free 1-hour guided tour that honors the incredible women, including Kate Sessions, "the Mother of Balboa Park," who helped shape Balboa Park and San Diego’s vibrant history. This tour begins at the Bea Evenson Fountain on the east end of the Park at 10 AM.
Join us on the grounds of Hale Farm—where multiple people were once enslaved—for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass’s powerful 1852 speech, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Part of the statewide Reading Frederick Douglass Together initiative, this event invites participants of all ages to reflect on the meaning of freedom, justice, […]