Civic Season

The Incomparable Helen Humes: The Life and Career of Louisville's Legendary Jazz and Blues Singer
2022-04-25 14:36 (Pacific/Niue) | Filson Historical Society, KY, United States
On June 23, 1909, in Louisville, Kentucky, a rising star was born: the mysterious, elegant, and multi-talented Helen Humes.
Humes was raised loving music, and starting at age 17, she began a wildly successful career singing jazz and blues. She worked with many noteable musicians and groups, including the Count Basie Orchestra and Norman Granz. She spent the 1960s and 70s traveling the world showcasing her wonderful voice, but she also never forgot her roots in Louisville.
This exhibit showcases items from the Filson’s manuscript and photograph collections that illuminate Humes’s incomparable life.

Fresh Talk: Writing the Balance for Gender Equity
2022-04-25 18:36 UTC | National Museum of Women in the Arts, United States
Women across disciplines are fighting for gender equity by revising history’s dominant narratives. Watch a conversation that explores how this rewriting extends beyond the page and into our society. Amy Padnani, creator of the New York Times “Overlooked” series; Jodie Patterson, a social activist, entrepreneur and writer; and Hilary Sample, architect, principal and cofounder of MOS Architects, discuss the necessities and challenges of shedding light on buried histories. How does shifting the narrative advance gender equity?

Hazel Ying Lee: The Chinese American Pilot Who Dared
2022-04-25 20:22 UTC | America250, United States
Hazel Ying Lee was one of the first Chinese American women to earn her pilot’s license and the first to fly for the United States military. In World War II, Lee served with the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP). But her experience to the skies was not always free of turbulence. Learn about Hazel’s life and her dreams, her persistence, her service, and her ultimate sacrifice.
America250 is a multi-year effort to commemorate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States. The purpose of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, created by Congress, and the corresponding America250 Foundation, is to catalyze a more perfect union by designing and leading the most comprehensive and inclusive celebration in our country’s history. America250 represents a coalition of public and private partners all working to create initiatives and programs that honor our first 250 years and inspire Americans to imagine our next 250.

Self-Advocacy and U.S. Disability History
2022-04-25 20:29 UTC | America250, United States
In this article, meet two women fighting for the right for people with disabilities — including themselves — to self-determination. In other words, for the right to decide how they will live and the resources needed, instead of these decisions being made by others. While there have been improvements, this fight continues today.
America250 is a multi-year effort to commemorate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States. The purpose of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, created by Congress, and the corresponding America250 Foundation, is to catalyze a more perfect union by designing and leading the most comprehensive and inclusive celebration in our country’s history. America250 represents a coalition of public and private partners all working to create initiatives and programs that honor our first 250 years and inspire Americans to imagine our next 250.

Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray: Unstoppable Force for Justice
2022-04-25 20:38 UTC | America250, United States
A giant in shaping legal equality for women and African Americans, Pauli Murray was an activist, attorney, priest, and poet. When her father’s mental health declined after his wife’s death, Pauli was separated from her siblings, and sent to live with her mother’s extended family in Durham, North Carolina. Read about her struggles with racism, sexism, and homophobia… and how those experiences shaped her views on human rights and set her on a course that changed the lives of all Americans.
America250 is a multi-year effort to commemorate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States. The purpose of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, created by Congress, and the corresponding America250 Foundation, is to catalyze a more perfect union by designing and leading the most comprehensive and inclusive celebration in our country’s history. America250 represents a coalition of public and private partners all working to create initiatives and programs that honor our first 250 years and inspire Americans to imagine our next 250.

See for Yourself: D.C. Women Artists
2022-04-25 20:39 UTC | National Museum of Women in the Arts, United States
Learn about these five women artists in NMWA’s collection who called Washington, D.C., home for a significant part of their lives and important contributions as teachers, mentors, and role models.
Image: Alma Woodsey Thomas, Iris, Tulips, Jonquils, and Crocuses, 1969; Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 50 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Gift of Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay; © Estate of Alma Woodsey Thomas; Photo by Lee Stalsworth
Click D.C. Women Artists on the NMWA @ Home page.

Fresh Talk: Sarah Lewis--Vision and Justice
2022-04-26 20:18 UTC | National Museum of Women in the Arts, United States
Explore photography as a catalyst for social change.
As the first guest editor in Aperture magazine’s 64-year history, Sarah Lewis defined the relationship between what we see (vision) and what we fix (justice) in the landmark 2016 “Vision & Justice” issue. By turning the pages of the magazine into a primary source for exploring visual literacy, citizenship, and representational justice, Lewis positioned photography as a catalyst for social change.
Explore these questions and more: In our image-driven society, is visual literacy a necessary tool to citizenship? Does photography have the power to correct age-old narratives used to justify injustice? What is the role of the photojournalist or fine art photographer today?
Speakers include Sarah Lewis, bestselling author, curator, and Harvard professor, and moderator Rhea Combs, curator of film and photography, and director of the Center for African American Media Arts at National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Marker Dedication on the National Votes for Women Trail
2022-06-03 15:00 (Pacific/Niue) | Better Days, 1050 W. 500 S. , Salt Lake City, UT, 84104, United States
Neighborhood House and Better Days invite you to a marker dedication for Emma McVicker on the National Votes for Women Trail. A suffragist, educator, and advocate for women and children, McVicker became the first woman in Utah’s executive branch of government when she served as the State Superintendent of Schools in 1900. She founded Neighborhood House to provide job training, English classes, and childcare for working women – and the institution continues to provide quality, affordable child and elder care today.
This marker celebrate’s Emma’s work to restore equal suffrage for women when Utah became a state. She was one of thousands of Utah women who joined in the cause!
Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson will speak, as well as representatives from Neighborhood House and Better Days. Neighborhood House’s preschool graduation will immediately follow.

SDG Changemakers Youth Action Program
2022-06-06 09:00 UTC | Missouri Historical Society, 5700 Lindell Boulevard , St. Louis, 63112, United States
Students entering into 10th-12th grade are invited to take part in being a catalyst to furthering sustainable impact and develop skills as an SDG Changemaker.

Pride Keynote: "As I Am" with Musician Tre G
2022-06-09 17:30 UTC | Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, 63112, United States
Through both an interview-style conversation and an intimate musical performance, Tre G will share his story and how he has worked to encourage representation of Black LGBTQIA+ communities.

See STL | Queer Confluences Bus Tour
2022-06-11 11:00 UTC | Missouri Historical Society, United States
LGBTQIA+ St. Louisans have lived, loved, and made history in every corner of the region. This bus tour will journey through storied “gayborhoods” on both sides of the Mississippi, and we’ll discuss three centuries of the Gateway City’s queer past.
See STL bus tours are 2 hours in length and feature multiple stops where you hop off the bus. Tour starting/ending points are included in your booking info.
COVID-19 protocols will be strictly observed on the motorcoach and throughout the tour.
MHS bus tour guests ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (with the final dose received at least 14 days prior to the tour) or a negative COVID-19 test, plus a photo ID. All guests must wear face masks covering the mouth and nose throughout the tour, including on the bus. Masks may be removed only when eating or drinking. If a guest does not have a face mask, MHS will provide one.

The Amistad Center's 31st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
2022-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, 600 Main Street, Hartford, 06103, United States
Celebrate Juneteenth and Broadway star Anika Noni Rose! The Amistad Center for Art & Culture invites you to its 31st annual Juneteenth celebration—one of the first and longest-running Juneteenth events in Connecticut. An outdoor family day on Saturday, June 11, noon – 4 p.m., and city-wide celebration with special guest performances on Sunday, June 19, 2 – 6 p.m., bring the diverse Greater Hartford community together in celebration of this important day in America’s history. Visit our special exhibition, “Anika Noni Rose,” which celebrates the achievements of the Bloomfield, Connecticut-born actor and singer.

200th Jubilees at the Rhode Island Historical Society
2022-06-11 13:00 UTC | The Rhode Island Historical Society, 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, 02906, United States
2022 marks the 200th anniversary of the RIHS! All year we will be hosting celebrations to honor this momentous occasion, including four 200th Jubilees, our monthly Drink in the History series, our free monthly series Inside the Archives, our 25th season of Concerts Under the Elms, as well as a variety of other promotions & partnerships. Our great thanks to our generous sponsors for making all of this programming possible. Dates will be continued to be announced as details are confirmed, so be sure to check back! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Intrepid Family Day Celebrates Pride - Express Yourself!
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86 W 46th St and 12th Ave,, Education, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Sailors often got creative while at sea for long periods of time. Get up close to some of the artwork found on our ship, discover how symbols and paint schemes make planes unique, and learn about other ways sailors expressed themselves through art-making activities and storytelling!

Memorials: The Journey to Civil Rights
2022-06-11 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Washington Walks, 1501 Maine Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice,” declared Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. By the time you read that quote at the conclusion of this walk you will have encountered the author of the Declaration of Independence, drafter of the country’s first bill of rights, the champion of the New Deal and the woman helped author the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For two weeks each spring the Tidal Basin glows with a pink-white hue of thousands of Japanese cherry trees. Yet once the glory of the blossoms has vanished the memorials around this manmade body of water continue to resonate with the American principles of independence, equal rights, and justice. Trace the evolution of the U.S. Civil Rights movement through up-close encounters with Thomas Jefferson Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial plus views of the Washington Monument.

Flag Fest 2022
2022-06-12 10:00 (America/New_York) | Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street , Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
The Betsy Ross House celebrates all things Old Glory during the 15th annual Flag Fest, June 12-19. This year, two new programs make their debut, joining a host of favorites from past events. Free family programing is featured each day of the week, highlighted by Stars & Stripes Saturday on June 18 when organizers pull out all the stops for a full day of fun.
The brand new Meet the Women of 18th Century Philadelphia, which gives visitors the chance to interact with History Makers, who represent the racial, religious, social and political diversity of the city in the 1700s, kicks off on Thursday, June 16 and runs daily through the weekend. Also new is Red, White & Booze: A Star-Spangled Tipsy History. For the grown-ups only, this lighthearted after-hours tour combines a patriotic cocktail with fun, historical tidbits delivered by Betsy Ross, herself on Friday, June 17.
Each day of the week starts at 10 a.m. in the House’s courtyard with an interactive flag raising. On several days of the festival, Betsy will raise flags representing diverse groups, including the Pride flag and the Juneteenth flag.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day guests will be treated to free, historical programming from colonial chocolate making to fun flag history presented by Betsy Ross, and the chance to meet History Makers. From Thursday through Sunday, Flag Fest visitors will be among the first to experience Meet the Women of 18th Century Philadelphia. This exciting new program, which will continue through Labor Day, is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
On Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14, the Betsy Ross House welcomes new Americans during a moving, annual naturalization ceremony and visitors will meet the Flag Ladies from the Defense Logistics Agency, who hand embroider Presidential flags right here in Philadelphia.
It’s bottoms up on Friday, June 17 when the 21 and over crowd is invited to join Betsy for Red, White & Booze: A Star-Spangled Tipsy History. Sip on a patriotic-themed cocktail and hear Betsy share fun facts in this unique, after-hours event. The tour runs at 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m.; ticket are $25 and must be purchased in advance at www.historicphiladelphia.org Tipsy History is sponsored by a patriotic friend of the Betsy Ross House.
The highlight of the week comes on Saturday, June 18 with Flag Fest’s signature event, Stars & Stripes Saturday. This popular, daylong celebration is full of family-friendly entertainment and activity in the House’s courtyard. Highlights include performances by the amazing Funicular Aerial Circus, the magic of Ari Felber and more. Guests will love meeting Betsy Ross and playing old-time carnival games.
Celebrations wrap up on Sunday, June 19 with a special recognition of Juneteenth, a commemoration of the day the final enslaved people in the United States were emancipated. Betsy will raise the Juneteenth flag in the courtyard at 10 a.m. During the day, visitors will meet Henry “Box” Brown, who was born enslaved in Virginia and escaped to freedom by shipping himself in a box to abolitionists Philadelphia.
This 15th annual celebration pays tribute to the tradition of Flag Day commemorations that began at the Betsy Ross House more than 100 years ago, resuming with the first modern Flag Festival in 2008. The House hosted its first Flag Day event on June 14, 1891 and has long been the site of the city’s official observance.

Celebrating Civic Season in Wabash County, Recognizing the Unsung Faces of Change
2022-06-12 10:00 (America/New_York) | Wabash County Museum, 36 E Market St , Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
The Wabash County Museum has an existing permanent exhibit called Faces of Change which celebrates former & current residents of Wabash County who made an impact. None of those currently recognized here are BIPOC. We will create a temporary exhibit in our exhibition space that will recognize and education guests on several BIPOC community members of the past who made an impact. This Civic Season temp exhibit will move into the permanent exhibit in July. This will be accompanied by an educational social media campaign.

Flag Fest 2022
2022-06-12 10:00 UTC | Betsy Ross House, United States

Civics Fest
2022-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | National Archives Foundation, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20408, United States
Join the National Archives Foundation on June 12th as we kick off Civic Season 2022. What better place to learn about our shared history than the National Archives, home of America’s founding documents? Celebrate outside with giveaways, games, and of course, a chance to see history up close!

Civics Fest
2022-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | National Archives Foundation, United States

Civic Season Advocacy Academy
2022-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, 30313, United States
Planning and Advocacy and Communications campaign workshop is a 90 minute session that will help inspire you to get involved politically and socially. This interactive workshop will help you think critically about how to take action on issues that you care about.

Civic Season Advocacy Academy
2022-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | National Center for Civil and Human Rights, United States

AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT in Golden Gate Park
2022-06-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ArtsEd4All, 320 Bowling Green Dr, San Francisco , 94118, United States
The National AIDS Memorial will mark the 35th anniversary of the AIDS Memorial Quilt with an historic outdoor display in Golden Gate Park that will feature nearly 3,000 hand-stitched panels of the Quilt.

An opening ceremony and traditional Quilt unfolding will start at 9:30 am on the 11th, followed by the continuous reading of names of lives lost to AIDS aloud by volunteers, dignitaries, and the public on both days. There will be a closing ceremony at 4:00 pm on Sunday the 12th where newly made panels will be presented to be added to the Quilt.

Big Quiz Thing Trivia Brunch Spectacular! and Guided Museum Tour in NYC
2022-06-12 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | New-York Historical Society, United States
Join us for a delicious brunch at Café Storico—including appetizer, choice of entrée, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and cookies for the table. Then take a special Civic Season-themed tour of our galleries tour that also highlights the Citizenship Project. Cost includes brunch, Museum admission, a guided tour, and a discount coupon to the Museum Store.

Civic Season | Flag Day
2022-06-12 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Chicago History Museum, 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This date commemorates the adoption of the US flag on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Join the Chicago History Museum for an afternoon of flag-related activities.
The event begins with a panel discussion, moderated by author and Chicago Sun-Times editorial board member Lee Bey, with artists and historians on flags as symbols of freedom and unification, as well as Cook County’s new flag design. Activities include a chance to design your own banner, a display of items from our collection that have rallied people together, and giveaways from American Heritage Chocolate.

An Afternoon of Civic Engagement
2022-06-12 13:00 (Pacific/Niue) | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, 200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, 23690, United States
AN AFTERNOON OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 1-5 p.m.: Programs designed for teens and young adults will feature art, live music and performances by spoken-word artists from Teens With Purpose (TWP)-The Youth Movement and singers from the I Am Me Initiative Foundation. Free themed “paint-and-take” workshops for teens and young adults led by artist Lisa Reid-Williamson are available at 1:30-2:45 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. with advance registration.

HistoryMiami Gallery Tour: We the People
2022-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | HistoryMiami, 101 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33130, United States
The United States is a country founded by the people for the people, but who are the people? Throughout history, the answer to that question has changed.

Join HistoryMiami for a civics and U.S. history-themed tour to learn how the government operates on a local, state, and federal levels and the role of the individual in each. Participants will investigate the history and relationship between these three governing bodies and how their operations impact our everyday life and community.

Civic Season Picnic
2022-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82002, United States
Join the Wyoming State Museum for a Civic Season Kick-Off Picnic on June 12! Enjoy food and conversation with other young people, then participate in a variety of facilitated activities that will help inspire your 2022 civic engagement!

Civic Season Picnic
2022-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Wyoming State Museum, United States

The Situation Room: Washington's Cabinet
2022-06-12 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121, United States
Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation. Player roles include George Washington, his cabinet, foreign diplomats and delegations, members of Congress, and the press. Collectively, you will be faced with domestic and international crises and will work together to decide a course of action. Sign up as a group or individually to play with others. Ticket includes game play at the Washington Library and a grounds pass to historic Mount Vernon.
