Come celebrate July 4th with the citizens of 1836 Prairietown! Decorate the town with festive red, white, and blue bunting, and help the citizens of 1836 Prairietown rehearse speeches and toasts! Listen to a recitation of the Declaration of Independence, sing ‘Hail Columbia’, try a sample of Muster Cake, and play games with the locals! […]
Explore more than 250 years of African American history in the History Center’s exhibition, From Slavery to Freedom. The long-term exhibit, presented by BNY Mellon, highlights the enslavement of Africans and its impact on the American economy, the history of the anti-slavery movement, the Underground Railroad, and the impact of 19th century activism on the […]
The American Exchange Project is a fully-funded (that's right, FREE) summer exchange program for recently graduated high schoolers. We all should see the country in which we live, to experience life as our neighbors experience it, and to learn this country’s rich history and cultures from the people and places in it. Sign up for […]
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow explores the African American struggle for full citizenship and racial equality that unfolded in the 50 years following the Civil War.
Moderated by Rebecca Roberts, author of "Suffragists in Washington DC," the panel will discuss how the 19th Amendment centennial adapted to 2020, where efforts succeeded, where they fell short, and reflect on how successful they were in raising public awareness of women’s fight for equality.
This discussion with staff at the Japanese American National Museum and producers and members of the University of Pennsylvania’s program in Asian American Studies on August 12, 2020, explored the past, present, and future of anti-Asian bias in America and how we can stand together for racial justice and equality for all.
In this program, writers Frank Abe and Tamiko Nimura will come together for a conversation and reading of their graphic novel "We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration." They will be joined by artist Ross Ishikawa to talk about his process recreating Japanese American history with 3-D modeling and YURI Education Project creators […]
Today, with partisanship as extreme as it’s ever been, the idea of civic unity often feels like an unachievable goal. But there is still a lot that can be done, especially by young people, to foster the civic unity that will help us address our nation’s current challenges. Join us virtually for a provocative panel […]
Visit one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses one Saturday of each month. Check out the renovated schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer any questions and provide information. Sunday June 20, 11 […]
Are you curious about how Ohio's court system works? Join the Civic Education staff of the Ohio Supreme Court to learn more about our state's judicial branch and your role in the judicial process! We will use Google Meet and can send the link to anyone who is interested in joining the tour. We’ll be […]
Despite many big challenges facing our natural world, Earth Optimism is a global conservation movement that celebrates a shift in focus from problem to solution. Our Teen Earth Optimism programs aim to change the climate conversation from doom and gloom to optimism and opportunity.
The Road to Freedom Tour Guide highlights Virginia’s Civil War-era African American experience, encouraging visitors and Virginians alike to uncover these little-known stories of strife, growth, community, and more. It unleashes the power of both perspective and place and introduces historical figures that have been given little voice until now. This application allows you to […]