Join us for a free two-part program: First, watch a documentary clip about the hard-won battle to ratify the 19th Amendment. We will discuss the process of amending the Constitution and how citizens play an active role in maintaining and expanding American democracy. Then, take a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol, featuring the stories […]
Join us for a free three-part program: First, watch a scene from a popular film about President Abraham Lincoln’s commitment to end slavery in the United States. We will discuss the political pressures of the time and reasons for amending the Constitution. Then, examine a reproduction of the desk that was used when President Lyndon […]
Join MediaWise specialists in this class to help you build skills to tell fact from fiction in media. In this interactive session, you’ll get a crash course in media literacy basics and proven techniques for spotting mis- and disinformation. Then, put your skills to the test with real-world examples — and walk away with practical […]
Did somebody say free pizza and crafting? We certainly did! Join us at the John Bell House Interpretive Center on June 18th from 5 PM - 7 PM to join other history and crafting enthusiasts in creating something new. Historical interpreters will be on site performing their own historic crafts from lace making and sewing […]
Reflect on some of the many structural challenges people face when returning home from prison. During this hands-on experience, you’ll be assigned a fictitious back story and persona then encounter simulated scenarios that mirror real-life tasks like finding a job, reporting to a parole office, and paying bills. At the end of the activity, you’ll […]
Unwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! Join us for an evening of relaxation, live music, and light refreshments inside the American Civil War Museum – Tredegar. Enjoy a drink in hand, great company, and a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by history. Museum Members receive a complimentary […]
On Wednesday, June 25th from 6-7 pm ET, join the Center for Artistic Activism to learn 9 simple techniques to make your actions more exciting, more engaging and get results. The Action Energizer Lab is a 60-minute, fast-paced workshop designed to give you practical tools and inspiring ideas to level up your activism. Whether you’re […]
Join us at the African-American Education and Heritage Museum on June 25th for a panel discussion about Chattanooga's civil rights history, featuring local historians and experts! This event is free and open to the public. The Tennessee Democracy Network and the United By Change Coalition are excited to join the Alton Park Development Corportation, Made […]
Join the curators of Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the archives. Curated by community historians and activists, this exhibit explores the history, migration, and preservation of African American communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Lawnside, New Jersey. Read more about the exhibit here: […]
Join us for round of Civics Trivia at the Milwaukee County Historical Society! Test your knowledge about U.S. History and Government. See if you can pass the Civics portion of the U.S. Naturalization Test! This event is in partnership with Made By Us to celebrate Civic Season (June 19th-July 4th). Doors open at 6:00pm, game […]
Join us at Carpenters’ Hall, Philadelphia’s “Meeting Place of History,” on June 25 for a unique evening of food and fellowship as part of Civic Season, a national initiative administered by the Smithsonian Institution to strengthen our democracy. Inspired by our friends at Monticello, who are re-creating Thomas Jefferson’s legendary dinner parties, and by the […]
Join us at Precarious Beer Project for chips, dips and an exploration into America's civic legacy, testing what you know and discovering how the past still speaks to the world today.