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Accessing the Past: Digitizing Native American Treaties

National Archives Foundation , United States

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the executive director of the Foundation, Patrick Madden and Dr. Anna Naruta-Moya, project director of the Indigenous Digital Archive, discussed a terrific new online resource, DigiTreates. This project—a collaboration between the National Archives, National Archives Foundation and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC)—has made 374 Native […]

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Dorothea Lange Digital Archive

Oakland Museum of California , United States

Dorothea Lange documented American life with riveting, intimate photographs that captured the human face of national events. Though rooted in historical events, Lange’s photographs resonate today, and demonstrate how empathy and compassion—focused through art—can sway minds and prompt change.

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Capitol Crossroads Scavenger Hunt

Historic Denver , United States

The best way to be an active citizen is to know your community. Join us for this scavenger hunt to discover more about Denver and it's historic places. You will be given the clues and have four days to complete the hunt to be in the running for prizes.  

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Meet Changemakers Using History to Power the Future

Made By Us , United States

Curious about who is making history everyday in cities across the U.S.? #MBUMonday from @historymadebyus is where you can find changemakers and projects that are serving up history to the people, and sharing fun, creative and meaningful ways you can get involved in your community to make the future.

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Records of Rights: Rights of Native Americans Exhibition

National Archives , United States

The history of Native American rights is not a progressive march; it’s a story of rights being alternately acknowledged and disregarded. In this struggle, tribes negotiated hundreds of treaties with the Federal Government. Nonetheless, Native Americans lost many rights due to conflicts with Americans and the interests of the Federal Government.

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Records of Rights: Rights to Freedom and Justice Exhibition

National Archives , United States

Two of the stated purposes of the Constitution of the United States are to “establish justice” and “secure the blessings of liberty.” Yet the Constitution did not abolish slavery. Some saw this as a contradiction; others believed they should be free to own slaves. The definition and application of the Constitutional ideals of freedom and […]

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Oral History: Why Does It Matter?

Ruth Mott Foundation/Applewood Estate , United States

Technology has made it so just about anyone can record a story. But why should we? Check out how and why recording oral histories makes a difference in our communities.

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Why It Matters: Civic and Electoral Participation

Hawai'i Council for the Humanities HI, United States

We are regularly exposed to the message that in a democracy, such as the United States, our voices matter. We are encouraged to vote—to participate in the electoral process—to be civically engaged. But what does that mean in a climate where so many of us express apathy and distrust in the system? In an increasingly […]

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“Tea Party Tonight!” Comedy Show

Revolutionary Spaces , United States

Tea Party Tonight! returns this June with more smart guests, more stupid games, and more Rob Crean. Join us during the all-important corridor between Father’s Day and Independence Day for our third episode. We make no legally binding promises, but it will definitely be the most important and hilarious thing that has ever happened on […]

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