RevolutionNJ invites you explore New Jersey's past this Civic Season through their History Pinned program! From June 1st – July 31st, five historic sites, with connections to New Jersey’s civic history, will be handing out unique History Pinned pin-backed buttons. Collective all five and win a prize! 2024 History Pinned Sites: - Alice Paul Institute […]
This year, New American History is collaborating with our neighbors at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to share a digitized version of the Feast of Reason. Host your own “Jeffersonian dinner” in the dorm or classroom, around the family dinner table, in a video chat or any social space. Promote civil discourse across generations or across the […]
Sing Sing Prison, in Ossining, New York, is a nearly 200 year-old prison that has shaped the carceral system. The Sing Sing Prison Museum helps people understand the impact of this place. Short videos will introduce you to the voices and stories of people who have been part of Sing Sing's history and present-day.
“Race” is a short word with a long history. Yet, most of what we think about race is based on myth, folklore, or assumptions unsupported by genetics or biology. Learn about the history of race and reflect on identity in “Race: Are We So Different?” Created by the American Anthropological Association and the Science Museum […]
Hostile Terrain 94 is a participatory map installation created by the Undocumented Migration Project, a non-profit research and arts-education collective. This installation is intended to raise awareness about the realities of the U.S.-Mexico Border, focusing on the deaths that have been happening almost daily since 1994 as a direct result of the Border Patrol policy […]
CELEBRATE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES BY READING A BANNED BOOK BY A QUEER AUTHOR The top 3 most banned books of the past year all were about being queer. Attacks on books have been explicit about targeting content about the queer and trans experience–preventing young people from accessing stories and information that can build allyship and support […]
African American History Initiative (AAHI) programming is presented by Wells Fargo. The Collective STL presents an intergenerational summer wellness experience. Participate in an all-levels yoga class and enjoy a variety of activities, including journaling, mindful art, music, live DJ performances, and food. If you like walking, hiking, and biking, we also encourage you to take […]
Get your "Slice of History" at Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub! Join Liberty Hall for Kentucky's Civic Season in an evening of history trivia, food, and prizes! Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub creates a gathering space where our community & visitors can come together around local food, while Liberty Hall nurtures personal connections […]
Sing Sing Prison Museum's spring interns from Mercy University, Jelani Mitchell and Adriana Flores, present a series of videos and a podcast about Sing Sing Prison's history. Jelani's series of three 60 sec shorts each introduce us to a slice of Sing Sing history, in fun bite sized pieces. In her podcast, Adriana has an […]
Bring the whole family for a festival filled with joyful performance, live DJ sets, captivating storytelling, and hands-on activities for all ages. Support Black-owned businesses at a community marketplace or grab a bite from locally owned food trucks. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Walk up registration will be available.
Please join us to recognize the impact of Black communities in Arizona with a Juneteenth Celebration. Community members will connect with each other and a variety of organizations representing historical societies, action groups, state resources, and the community at large. Guests are welcome to wander, discuss, and enjoy performances, activities, and food! Festivities will take […]
Join the Wyoming State Museum along with a collaborative of local and statewide organizations for a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here and where we want to go next. On the main stage you’ll jam out to live music, enjoy an exuberant mini debate organized by Braver Angels, […]