If You Don't Know Now You Know (IYDKNYK) is a special podcast through the Moton Museum. Each episode will take a dive into a specific history topic, individual, etc., and strive to give our listeners a functional understanding of the topic by the end of the episode. Some topics are Loving v. Virginia, Juneteenth, Claudette […]
The Moton Mailbag is a weekly listener question podcast in which our listeners submit questions for Moton Museum staff to answer. Questions are focused on African American history, museum education, cultural topics, and more.
Design a voter registration campaign that encourages other young people to become active voters.
Join us June 18-20, 2021 as we celebrate and share the history behind Juneteenth. We will have picnic blankets placed throughout the grounds to encourage discussions about freedom and community relating to the Juneteenth Holiday. Please sit, enjoy a meal, and reflect on the celebration of Juneteenth We will also feature an online exhibit as […]
Join the conversation with us each week as The Conversationalist Founder & CEO, Sophie Beren, chats with Gen Z activists, entrepreneurs, and game changers from The Conversationalist community, as well as experts and thought leaders who are at the forefront of social change. She's here to amplify the voices of those using their voices for […]
Learn about 15 Kentuckians inducted into the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Hall of Fame for their work in promoting a more inclusive Kentucky and making change in their county, at the state level, or nationally. Visit online or use the ExploreKY smartphone app to access numerous tours and experiences and to customize walking, driving, […]
After learning about the training involved in non-violent protests, visitors to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights are invited to participate in a lunch counter sit-in simulation and place themselves in the shoes of non-violent protestors in 1960. Try this at home using the downloaded audio, or visit for the in-person experience.
Since 1945, there have been many changes and events in society that have had significant impacts. Learn about how these changed the world, and how they have impacted you with our Global Era module.
From the hand-drawn typeface on the book cover of The Godfather to Herman Miller’s biomorphic coffee table, the work of Japanese American artists/designers including Ruth Asawa, George Nakashima, Isamu Noguchi, S. Neil Fujita, and Gyo Obata permeated American postwar culture. While these second generation Japanese American artists have been celebrated, less-discussed is the powerful effect […]
In the US, political institutions are often seen as neutral, but in fact they reflect choices and compromises about how we balance between majority and minority interests. How can different systems of electoral decision-making in a democracy can, by themselves, lead to very different outcomes? How can we reform political institutions to make them more […]
Come celebrate July 4th with the citizens of 1836 Prairietown! Decorate the town with festive red, white, and blue bunting, and help the citizens of 1836 Prairietown rehearse speeches and toasts! Listen to a recitation of the Declaration of Independence, sing ‘Hail Columbia’, try a sample of Muster Cake, and play games with the locals! […]
The American Exchange Project is a fully-funded (that's right, FREE) summer exchange program for recently graduated high schoolers. We all should see the country in which we live, to experience life as our neighbors experience it, and to learn this country’s rich history and cultures from the people and places in it. Sign up for […]