Some traditions are cultural and patriotic - but do they keep us in an echo chamber, afraid to break out into new ideas? Whether holding parades on the Fourth of July, watching commercials during the Superbowl, or gathering for Thanksgiving dinner, how might we evolve our traditions to align with a changing country while still […]
In its 175-year history, the Smithsonian Institution has had just 14 secretaries. Who were these men (yes, all were men) and how did they interpret founder James Smithson’s mandate for the increase and diffusion of knowledge? What challenges have they had to overcome or accept? Historian Pamela Henson of Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, who specializes […]
Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie will look at how Hoosiers in the 1830s celebrated the Fourth of July. Military veterans will be honored in a presentation by the White River Guard Militia, plus the dedication of a new flag with a 26th star to celebrate the addition of Arkansas to the Union, and a reading […]
From July 1-5, 2022, join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for Independence Day special events and activities for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance over Fourth of July weekend. Explore what freedom means to you and consider how you are carrying forward the Revolution’s promises of […]
Join us for a celebration of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness all holiday weekend. Explore our latest exhibitions and take part in special activities for all ages that invite us to reflect on how we can live up to our revolutionary ideals. Snap a selfie in front of our very own replica Liberty […]
What are you doing to support your communities? Come meet youth who are leading change in business, charity and government! On Friday, July 1 at 1:00 PM Eastern, The Bill of Rights Institute will host our virtual National Civics Fair to celebrate the winners of the first annual MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest. Attendees will […]
Enjoy the Virginia Symphony Orchestra on Palace Green. Featuring the best of stirring American audience favorites, traditional spirituals with soprano and the 55-piece orchestra.
New eye-opening feature documentary The Ground Between Us explores the public lands debate in a unique way; presenting the reality of the people who live and work on public lands, but hold vastly different connections and perspectives. Through these stories, co-directors Zeppelin Zeerip and Galen Knowles ask: “Can public lands help to unite a divided […]
Celebrate freedom with Fort Ticonderoga! The year is 1777 and America is consumed in the labor of liberty. Join the Northern Department of the Continental Army in the fight for freedom, to keep the great fortress of Ticonderoga from falling into British control.
Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie will look at how Hoosiers in the 1830s celebrated the Fourth of July. Military veterans will be honored by a presentation by the White River Guard Militia, as well as a dedication of a new flag with a 26th star to celebrate the addition of Arkansas to the Union, and […]
Learn about fascinating stories of Pittsburgh history and enhance your museum experience on a Guided Tour at the History Center. On July 2, museum docents will lead a special tour of the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation and Clash of Empires exhibitions to discuss George Washington’s Pittsburgh and Western Pa. connections. Visitors must sign up […]
Join us for a reading of "200 Years of Returns," followed by a discussion with the Colonial Williamsburg Museum Theatre team and B4 Youth Theatre who will be visiting from Liberia.