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Wednesday Nights: Independence & Incarceration

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Consider the complex paradox of American freedom inside the walls of this prison-turned-historic-site. Listen to special readings of "The Declaration of Sentiments” and reflect on civil rights, mass incarceration, and social justice. --------------------------------------------- About Wednesday Nights: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site opens its gates this summer for Wednesday Nights! With a different theme each week, […]

$17.00

After-Hours Special Program: Explore the Siege of Boston at the Paul Revere

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, MA, United States

After his midnight ride, Paul Revere couldn’t return to Boston. What became of his family as patriot forces besieged the city, trying to expel the British troops? In this program, you’ll look at the experiences of Revere’s daughter Sarah, helping her mother pack to flee the city, and his son Paul Jr., who was left […]

History on the Rocks: Cyclorama Spritz

Atlanta History Center 130 W Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

On Wednesday, July 2 from 7-9 pm, join us at The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama for a special History on the Rocks! One of only two cycloramas in the entire United States, this 138-year-old, 49-foot-tall, 10,000-pound painting depicts the 1864 Battle of Atlanta in vivid detail. We'll be hosting a Cyclorama scavenger hunt for the […]

$15 – $25

Slice of History at Freedom Park

North Carolina Freedom Park 218 N Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us for a tour of Freedom Park and an exclusive look at powerful primary sources at the State Archives and State Library of North Carolina as we explore the enduring struggle for freedom in our state. This event is hosted by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and America 250 NC […]

First Thursday: Women’s Suffrage Exhibit

Historic Beverly 39 Hale St., Beverly, MA, United States

Join Historic Beverly for a special First Fridays presentation featuring Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit. Through powerful images and stories, this exhibit highlights the diverse leaders, movements, and milestones that shaped the fight for women’s suffrage. The evening includes a guided walkthrough of the exhibit, a short presentation […]

Summer Trips on Route 66

Missouri History Museum 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States

Roll down the car windows, feel the summer air in your hair, and get your kicks on Route 66! Join us for a screening of the Emmy Award–winning 2016 MHS documentary "Show me 66: Main Street through Missouri." Location: Lee Auditorium and MacDermott Grand Hall | Museum Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: 5:00pm–8:00pm

Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia in Tampa

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water St., Tampa, FL, United States

Mark your calendars for July 3, 6-8 p.m., because the History Center’s Crow's Nest is daring to blend free pizza with, wait for it… history. Once you’re stuffed, stagger over to the “Invisible Immigrants” exhibit. You’ll marvel at artifacts and trivia that will have you saying, "wait, that actually happened?"—as if pizza wasn’t thrilling enough. […]

Did You Know? History Game Show

Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

Come on down to the Hennage Auditorium for some game show action to test your knowledge of history. Expand your mind! Impress your friends! Win a prize! Featuring special guest Thomas Jefferson.

Free – $10

Self-guided Special Exhibits AT Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites

Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites 414 State Loop 92, La Grange, TX, United States

Join us in La Grange, Texas for "Ich bin ein Amerikaner": a look into Independence Day celebrations on the Bluff over the years! Explore self-guided special exhibits highlighting how the Bluff Schuetzenverein, a German-Texan marksmanship and social club, celebrated the 4th of July in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bring your own picnic […]

$2 – $6

July 4 Naturalization Ceremony with Ken Burns

Monticello 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Celebrate July 4th at Monticello, the home of the author of the Declaration of Independence! For over 60 years on July 4th, Monticello's West Lawn has transformed into an outdoor courtroom, where dozens of new citizens take the Oath of Citizenship to become Americans. Join Monticello as we mark the 249th anniversary of the country […]

Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville

Historic Stagville State Historic Site - Horton Grove 5925 Jock Road , Bahama, NC, United States

Commemorate Independence Day with a reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful Fourth of July address, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" at Historic Stagville State Historic Site. This is a participatory community reading. Every year, 60 volunteers sign up to read passages from this famous abolitionist speech in front of the historic slave […]

Free Independence Day at Locust Grove

Historic Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY, United States

Celebrate Independence Day and Civic Season in Kentucky this July 4th! As a Made By Us Civic Season partner, we’re diving into the many meanings of independence. How did different people across time view freedom, and what did it mean to them? Explore what it means to be an active citizen and how to make […]

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