In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This date commemorates the adoption of the US flag on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Join the Chicago History Museum for an afternoon of flag-related activities. The event begins with a panel discussion, moderated by author and Chicago Sun-Times […]
AN AFTERNOON OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 1-5 p.m.: Programs designed for teens and young adults will feature art, live music and performances by spoken-word artists from Teens With Purpose (TWP)-The Youth Movement and singers from the I Am Me Initiative Foundation. Free themed “paint-and-take” workshops for teens and young adults led […]
The United States is a country founded by the people for the people, but who are the people? Throughout history, the answer to that question has changed. Join HistoryMiami for a civics and U.S. history-themed tour to learn how the government operates on a local, state, and federal levels and the role of the individual […]
Join the Wyoming State Museum for a Civic Season Kick-Off Picnic on June 12! Enjoy food and conversation with other young people, then participate in a variety of facilitated activities that will help inspire your 2022 civic engagement!
Join the Wyoming State Museum for a Civic Season Kick-Off Picnic on June 12! Enjoy food and conversation with other young people, then participate in a variety of facilitated activities that will help inspire your 2022 civic engagement!
Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation. Player roles include George Washington, his cabinet, foreign diplomats and delegations, members of Congress, and the press. Collectively, you will be faced with domestic and […]
Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation. Player roles include George Washington, his cabinet, foreign diplomats and delegations, members of Congress, and the press. Collectively, you will be faced with domestic and […]
Celebrate Civic Season with an exploration of democratic FUTURES. Join us for a guided tour highlighting visions of community and inclusivity. We all have a part to play. What if kids had the right to vote? What if everyone had equal and affordable access to the internet and life saving medicine? How can we build creative, sustainable alternatives for communities affected by climate change? Join us and consider what role […]
Cohosted by the GLBT Historical Society and San Francisco State University, this conference will look back at 500 years of LGBTQ history in the U.S. Join the conference University campus - or look for the panels that will be available via Zoom. Be part of discovering and uplifting the lived experiences of LBGTQ individuals, past […]
In its fifth year the American Civic Collaboration Awards (Civvys) continues to highlight outstanding initiatives working to collaborate across divides at the national, local and youth levels. From the inception of the awards, we have emphasized the need to celebrate the people and initiatives that leverage collaboration and creativity to strengthen communities, heal partisan divides, […]
Created in the spirit of Jeffersonian dinners known for stunning food and sparkling conversations, Feast of Reason is a new card game that promotes civic conversation with friends and family over takeout, cocktails, or a homecooked meal. From the beginning, the United States has been a work in progress, shaped by the many people who […]
June 12: DRAG TRIVIA: CIVICS EDITION, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 6-8 p.m.: Discover fascinating tidbits about American history and how to be a good citizen during an evening of learning and laughter with Williamsburg’s popular Trivia Night drag queen, Aria Ova’here. Program is designed for ages 21 and up, with a cash bar and […]