The Athens Civic Trail is a self-guided tour that begins at the Historic Athens Welcome Center and highlights key sites of activism, governance, and civic life in Athens.
As the home of Congress, the Capitol is our nation’s stage. Here, the most important scenes of our collective life as citizens take place. It is where the civic traditions […]
An influential figure in the political history of the U.S., Adlai E. Stevenson II was governor of Illinois, ran twice for president as the Democratic national candidate, and served as […]
Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Paul Revere House is launching a new online portal for anyone interested in learning more about Paul Revere, […]
This small-group discussion topic series encourages informed conversations around complex issues affecting Virginians and Americans. To facilitate these discussions, the Library of Virginia has chosen an accessible film to watch, […]
From this webinar, you will be able to: - Explain why civic engagement is vital to the health of the Commonwealth of Virginia - Explore VPAP’s tools and resources for […]
Step into history at our immersive WWII-themed summer camp, where kids become medics, codebreakers, pilots, and home front heroes. Through hands-on games, missions, and creative projects, campers learn the real […]
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 […]
Discover history made by students as told by students. This Civics Season, pay as you can to step into Resilience Amid Resistance—a groundbreaking exhibit created entirely by Rockingham County high […]
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, […]
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 […]