This week in History Club on Clubhouse, we welcome back the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and the "Made By Us" project for a Civic Season conversation. Civic Season uses history to invigorate civic participation and civil dialogue between the holidays of Juneteenth and July 4th. This week we'll as how the histories of […]
We support everyone engaging in the Civic Season! Join our team at New American History as we explore local museums and historical sites, share and engage in dialogues both face to face and online, and encourage others to become a part of America’s future via civic engagement and exploration of the past as we prepare […]
Curious about Global Civics? Join the World101 team for a night of trivia and be entered to win prizes! The event is from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 29th.
See how one person used his wealth and influence to benefit his community, and explore how civic participation isn't reserved for just the wealthiest members of society.
Members of the Continental Congress signaled their intent to sever their political ties to England in 1776. But there was only way for word to reach those who lived along North Carolina’s barrier islands: by boat. The Great 4th Race celebrates the historic voyages that carried the news of the signing of the Declaration of […]
Join us for a discussion with Caroline Klibanoff of Made by Us and Chabu Kapumba of Civics Unplugged about the upcoming inaugural Civics Season, which launches on Juneteenth and lasts until July 4th. Klibanoff and Kapumba will talk about why the Civics Season is important, and how history and civics resources help us to understand […]
These conversations between teens and historians bring the full power of history to you with depth and vividness that textbooks lack. Real history, to help you find answers to your big questions.
With more than 8,000 breweries, the United States is home to the most dynamic and creative small brewing industry in the world. Yet as the industry grew, many were excluded from its ranks. Today’s brewers face threats associated with the pandemic, the brewing supply chain, and climate change. What lies ahead? The future of American […]
When immigrants become American citizens, they learn the history and the civic scripture of our nation. They take a test and come together to take an oath. We got to thinking… what would it look like for all of us to take an oath? To become a Sworn-Again American? We’ve put together an oath for […]
Beginning in the 16th century with the arrival of the first Muslims to America as part of the Spanish conquests, this project will trace the waves of migration and conversion that have created the diverse but often misunderstood Muslim communities that exist across the nation today.
The History Cambridge Did You Know? blog explores the many facets of local history in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We examine how the past influences the present in order to shape a better future.
Join our crew in learning about the Age of Steam and the communities of the Lower Cape Fear during the turn of the 20th century. This exhibit will explore how steam engines work, the island and beach communities, travel within the region and around the world, as well as the African American experience in this […]