Women in the Jeffersonian Era

Meadow Farm Museum 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Women in the newly formed United States had a degree of independence that would slowly disappear as the 19th century advanced. Discover the lives of these intelligent and articulated women who witnessed the creation of a new nation. Be sure to explore the Give Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation travelling exhibit […]

Party in the Park

Pittman Sullivan Park 1101 Iowa Street, San Antonio, TX, United States

Come celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day with us! Registration in advance is REQUIRED to get your $5 turkey leg + roasted corn combo. Get your tickets in advance to lock in this low cost dinner for Dad! Pittman-Sullivan Park will come alive with The Party In The Park, featuring non-stop music by DJ Rhythm and […]

Free

Videos about Indian citizenship, both historical and modern

On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted an in-person and live-streamed symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act. The symposium featured several of the world’s leading scholars and authors of Native American history, culture, and politics who engaged in lively conversations about the broader and complicated issues of […]

Gem State Wish Wall

Idaho State Museum 610 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID, United States

From Juneteenth to the Fourth of July, Civic Season connects our newest and oldest federal holidays. The Idaho State Museum and cultural institutions nationwide are partnering with Made By Us. We invite all Americans to celebrate, learn, and take part in shaping the story of our country. As we look ahead to America's 250th anniversary […]

Summer Camp

National Museum of the Pacific War 311 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX, United States

Step into history at our immersive WWII-themed summer camp, where kids become medics, codebreakers, pilots, and home front heroes. Through hands-on games, missions, and creative projects, campers learn the real stories behind the war that shaped the modern world. From building model planes to reenacting rescue races, every activity blends fun with meaningful lessons in […]

A Slice of History: Charlotte Lunchtime Trivia

Levine Museum of the New South 224 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC, United States

Get ready to test your knowledge of Charlotte’s rich history in a fun and fast-paced trivia game! Join us during your lunch break at The Market at 7th Street for a quick round of trivia while enjoying a delicious slice of pizza from Geno D’s on us! Drop in and see how much you know […]

Slice of History: Trivia Night!

Watkins Glen Public Library 610 S Decatur St, New York, NY, United States

IT'S TRIVIA NIGHT! Join us for free pizza and fun on Tuesday, June 17 from 4:30pm-6pm at the Watkins Glen Public Library (610 S Decatur Street). Questions will feature a mix of history (local, regional, national, and world), pop culture, and more. This is a DROP IN EVENT so you are not required to stay […]

Pursuits of Knowledge

David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, United States

In celebration of Civic Season at Monticello, join us for a conversation with bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H.W. Brands on his book, Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics, a revelatory history on the shocking emergence of vicious political division at the birth of the United States. […]

$10

Civic Chat: Today’s Superheroes Guiding Tomorrow’s Changemakers

Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, United States

It takes people of all kinds to shape our communities and our country for the better. Learn whether you’re a nurturer, defender, connector or amplifier—your unique Civic Superpower can change the world. Cheyenne’s We the People students will lead inspiring and energizing conversations with local Civic Superheroes who will share their experiences, give advice, and […]

From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: “American Coup: Wilmington 1898”

Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presented as part of the From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, “American Coup: Wilmington 1898” tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used […]

Slice of History: Excavate Artifacts at Lab Night

Center of Archaeology, Preservation, and Education (CAPE) 6783 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, United States

On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, Fairfield hosts a lab night where the public can wash artifacts from current excavations alongside staff archaeologists. On June 17, our lab night will transform into a pizza party! While enjoying a slice of pizza and washing local artifacts, you will handle and discuss items once […]