View this discussion at the Library of Virginia with author Larry Roeder and Nathan Bailey about a Loudoun County, Virginia, community that overcame the cultural and legal hurdles of systematic racism to increase the equality of education for all children in the area. “Dirt Don't Burn: A Black Community's Struggle for Educational Equality Under Segregation” […]
Join residents of the 18th-century Williamsburg community as they read the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Courthouse and surrounding area.
Many events led up to our nation’s independence, and music told the story as it was happening. Hear a story told by members of the Governor’s Musick, using voice, flute, violin, viola da gamba, and harpsichord. Listen to vocal and instrumental chamber music of the 18th century and celebrate Independence Day with music that saw […]
As the prelude to the thrilling Fourth of July Fireworks display, our holiday programming concludes with a celebration of the words and music of the American Revolution. Highlights include a reading of the Declaration of Independence, American marching music of the Revolution, and a patriotic sing-along culminating in a grand fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. […]
You can also share your hope for the United States ahead of its 250th birthday by adding your idea to our pop-up Wish Wall in the museum’s fourth floor Campbell Gallery or online at OnOur250th.org. Let us know how you think we can best write the next chapter of American history and share your wish […]
Join us at the office of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in beautiful Medora, North Dakota, to record your wishes on America's 250th anniversary. We especially welcome your wishes related to conservation since TR was our conservation president.
How can art serve as a tool for healing in queer communities? What roles have pop culture, drag, music, writing, and other creative expressions played in helping queer individuals embrace and understand their identities? How can parents, families, friends, and communities show meaningful solidarity by supporting queer people and their artistic expressions? Moderated by Music […]
This is your opportunity to have your civic success story featured! We invite young adults (18-29, based in the USA) to submit their stories of making a difference. Tell us about your journey, the challenges you navigated, and the tangible impact you achieved. Your experience will contribute to an inspiring collection that showcases youth leadership […]
Meadow Farm staff and Henrico County Public Libraries come together for our bimonthly book club! We will read a new book and visit a different Henrico County historic site every other month. After the book discussion, we will talk about the ties between the site and the book. A tour of the site is included. […]
BCRI x Sidewalk Cinema: Summer Film Series – Shuttlesworth The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is partnering with Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema for a Summer Film Series! We’re using film to spark honest conversation across generations, in hopes of moving us into action together. We’re kicking things off with a screening of Shuttlesworth, a documentary […]
This excerpt from "Resurrecting Forest Grove" highlights prohibition, organized crime, second wave immigrants, America First movement, and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in 1920s Iowa.
Being an active participant in your community is more than just voting (though, voting is a great way to participate!) History can help inform and contextualize our current moment by providing information to explain how we got here and give us valuable information to make future decisions. Learning about each of our personal stories can […]