Civic Season

The Situation Room Experience: Washington's Cabinet
2023-06-25 00:00 (America/New_York) | George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon , VA, 22121, United States
Step into the shoes of President George Washington, his cabinet, foreign diplomats, members of Congress, Native American leaders, and the press.
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Players will be faced with domestic and international crises during George Washington’s second term as president and will work together to decide on a course of action. New information is received in real-time, and the group must quickly adapt in response to a changing environment.
Your ticket also includes access to the grounds of Mount Vernon (a $28 value).

More Than Music: A Change is Going to Come
2023-06-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | National Blues Museum, 615 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63101
What do Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit,” Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues,” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” have in common? All serve as songs that represent social movements. Join us for a great conversation about social activism through music with guest speaker Dr. Esther Kurtz.

Artist-led Workshop: From Zine to Screen
2023-06-24 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Carpenters Company of Philadelphia & The National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
The Carpenters’ Company and the National Liberty Museum are collaborating to present the artist led workshop, From Zine to Screen! From stone tablets to the printing press to TikTok, communications technology has played a key role in sharing beliefs and catalyzing movements. Join artist Lane Speidel, whose work is featured in the new exhibition Data Nation, as they lead an exploration of a time-honored form of communicating information and personal narratives: the zine! Using a myriad of materials*, form your zine (short for “magazine,” but with a DIY twist!) and share the causes you want to see supported, the hopes you have for the future, what liberty means to you, or even a personal story. After completing your work, you can scan your zine and have its cover become part of a “digital quilt” showcasing the sense of community that forms when people create together.

Guided Tour: Pittsburg Beyond Adversity
2023-06-24 11:00 (America/New_York) | Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Learn about the struggles and successes of African Americans in Western Pennsylvania throughout 250 years of history. Learn about the African American experience through Pittsburgh’s role in the abolition movement, the Underground Railroad, Pittsburgh’s groundbreaking jazz scene, and sports teams, including the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords.

The Legend Singers Reunion Concert
2023-06-24 00:00 (America/Chicago) | Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
Enjoy a live concert celebrating Black Music Month and 83 years of the Legend Singers’ continuous performance and preservation of African American folk music. The celebration will travel the Soul Train, honoring Black musicians and their music, from early slave songs to present day pop and hip-hop.
Presented by Wells Fargo

Taps at the Tower
2023-06-24 00:00, 2023-06-23 00:00, 2023-06-22 00:00, 2023-06-21 00:00, 2023-06-20 00:00, 2023-06-19 00:00 (America/Chicago) | National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country.
The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday, June 18 – Saturday, June 24, 2023.
People are invited to come and use the grounds each evening, have a picnic, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset, people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.

Up Stairs Lounge Fire 50th Anniversary Commemoration Weekend
2023-06-23 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Historic New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
In its heyday, the Up Stairs Lounge was an egalitarian gay space that functioned, in many ways, as a forerunner to modern queer safe havens. From October 1970 to June 1973, the bar toasted Black as well as white gay customers in an era of brazen racial discrimination on nearby Bourbon Street. We will gather at this summit to mark half a century since the destruction of the Up Stairs Lounge and to preserve the memory of what occurred. We will consider what progress has been made since that time period and also how far we have to go. We will join in dialogue to contend with the newly resurgent, international awareness of this once-neglected past. Lastly, we will recognize and eulogize the lives of the 31 men and one woman who perished on a random Sunday through no choice or fault of their own.
Kick-off the Up Stairs Lounge Fire 50th Anniversary Commemoration Weekend at The Historic New Orleans Collection. In the Keynote Speech, authors Johnny Townsend, Robert Fieseler, and Clayton Delery will discuss the tragedy and its complex legacy. The keynote will be followed by a community reception.

Gallery Chat and Tour
2023-06-23 00:00 (America/New_York) | Filson Historical Society, 1310 S 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Join our “People Passage Place: Stories of the Ohio Valley” exhibit team for an intimate and exploratory gallery viewing experience. This exhibit has been separated into three thematic sections to explore multifaceted perspectives on our region: Land Labor Water, People Family Community, and Culture Creativity Craft.
Participants will meet with a curator between 1:30 and 2 pm to discuss topics including: behind-the-scenes info and details about the exhibit’s development, design, and installation; the curatorial process and how the objects were chosen; further details about the stories presented; and how the community was involved in this project. Following the Gallery Chat, participants will have the option to take the a guided campus tour to learn more about the Filson Historical Society and the historic campus we call home!

Gen Z and Civic Engagement: A Conversation with U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost
2023-06-22 19:00 (America/New_York) | National Archives Foundation, 701 Constitution Avenue, NW, DC, 20408, United States
Join Award-winning Journalist Soledad O’Brien in conversation with Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10), the only Gen Z member of Congress. The program will focus on the roles young people can play in civic life, and how citizens can engage with the political system from advocating to get a pothole fixed to voting to running for Congress. Opening remarks will be provided by National Archives Foundation Chair and President, Governor James J. Blanchard.
This program is hosted in partnership by the National Archives and National Archives Foundation as part of Civic Season, an annual tradition that encourages young people to actively participate in our democracy and engage with public history institutions between Juneteenth and July 4th.

Rose Park Women's Mural Unveiling
2023-06-21 00:00 (America/Denver) | Better Days, 871 N. Cornell Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116, United States
Join us for a garden party celebrating the new Rose Park Women’s Mural! We’ll have music, food, and speakers honoring women who have shaped Salt Lake’s westside communities.
The mural was commissioned by Utah women’s history nonprofit Better Days and completed by local artist Bill Louis, who grew up in the Glendale neighborhood. He based his design on dozens of community submissions and nominations! Full bios for each woman featured in the mural will be available on utahwomenshistory.org on the day of the unveiling.
Hosted by Better Days in cooperation with our community partners, Wasatch Community Gardens and NeighborWorks Salt Lake.
Special thank you to our sponsors at the Utah Division of State History, Utah Division of Arts & Museums, and the Salt Lake City Arts Council!

Ford Evening Book Talk: Alexandra Petri's US History
2023-06-21 00:00 (America/New_York) | George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway , Mount Vernon, VA, 22121, United States
Hear from Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri, author of Alexandra Petri’s US History.
This witty, absurdist satire of the last 500 years is the fake textbook you never knew you needed! This side-splitting work of historical humor shows why Petri has been hailed as a “genius,” a “national treasure,” and “one of the funniest writers alive.”
In person attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.

Panel Discussion: Contributions and Experiences of LGBTQ Service Members
2023-06-21 00:00 (America/New_York) | Intrepid Museum, Pier 86 W 46th St and 12th Ave, New York, NY, 10036, United States
In honor of Pride, join the Intrepid Museum for a conversation on the contributions and experiences of LGBTQ service members and military family members, particularly in the face of discrimination. Veterans and family members will share stories of resilience, struggle and activism in the past and present. Learn about the evolution of the military’s policies and practices affecting LGBTQ service members as well as the new challenges service members and military children face today.

International Refugee Day
2023-06-20 18:30 (America/Chicago) | National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Approximately 10 million civilians worldwide were displaced from their homes during WWI. Today, tens of thousands of refugees seek asylum in the United States annually, with about 500 resettling in Kansas City each year. Join us in conversation with Afghan journalist Qasim Rahimi, Afghan army general Momin Marofi and U.S. Army Major (ret.) Mike Brettman as we explore the refugee experience of our community. Hosted in partnership with Immigrants Specialist at Jewish Vocational Services and Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment (RISE).

Celebrate! Juneteenth Edition
2023-06-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, MA, 02125, United States
The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts. This program is tied directly to President and Mrs. Kennedy’s concern for and support of the arts and culture in a democratic society. Thanks to generous support from the Martin Richard Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council all performances are free.
Juneteenth Feature: OKRA Dance Company – Africans in America: A Dance Journey through the Diaspora
Join us on Juneteenth in celebrating the profound influence of African dance, music, and rhythm on American culture. Let’s learn together and gain deeper appreciation in an entertaining and highly interactive program for all ages.
We encourage audience members to wear masks to boost the comfort level of the staff and your fellow participants.
If you cannot come to the Kennedy Library for this in-person program, you can get a virtual ticket and receive a link to the live broadcast of the program.

Western PA Civic Season Photo Contest for Students
2023-06-19 00:00 - 2023-07-04 00:00 (America/New_York) | Senator John Heinz History Center, PA, United States
Pittsburgh’s Heinz History Center is hosting a civics-themed photo contest. Open to high schoolers and undergraduates (who will compete in separate categories), it seeks to inspire Western Pennsylvanians to reflect upon the state of their civic community or the nature of their democracy. Photos taken in any of Western Pennsylvania’s 26 counties that in some way exhibit civic themes will be accepted. Participants are encouraged to think creatively about how to capture such themes in a photograph this Civic Season!
Be sure to submit during Civic Season – Juneteenth to July 4th!

The Wounded World: W.E.B. Du Bois & WWI
2023-06-19 | National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Join Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City and the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group for an author discussion of the new book, The Wounded World: W.E.B. Du Bois & WWI.
Hope, betrayal, disillusionment and transformation. W.E.B. Du Bois encouraged African Americans to join the Allied cause in WWI, but after-the-fact became haunted by this decision. In the effort to atone, he began a manuscript detailing the history of Black participation in WWI – a manuscript that ultimately remained unfinished.
Professor and award-winning author Chad Williams’ new book explores the legacy of Du Bois. As we celebrate Juneteenth, learn more about the most influential scholar-activist in African American history in this compelling lecture, hosted in partnership with the Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City and the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group.
Free with RSVP | Auditorium and Online

Civic Season Kickoff: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - Trivial Moments in History
2023-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation & Frothy Moon, 1826 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Don’t know much about history? Don’t worry! Join the staff of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation at Frothy Moon to enjoy an afternoon of light-hearted history (with a little bit of trivia)!

Juneteenth 2023 at Atlanta History Center
2023-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Honor the past. Celebrate the future.
On June 19, 1865, a group of Union troops stopped in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved people that the Civil War was over, the Confederacy was defeated, and enslaved people in Texas were free. Although President Abraham Lincoln freed enslaved people held in the Confederate States through the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, many slaveholders in Texas refused to comply. Since 1865, Southern citizens have observed Juneteenth in commemoration of that fateful day in Galveston.
Today, Juneteenth serves as a holiday to reflect on our nation’s history, commemorate emancipation, and look towards the future impact of Black culture and community. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, making Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth 2023 (and Father’s Day) by honoring the history of Black genealogy and agricultural practices. This year’s event promises to be a truly immersive experience featuring live music, powerful storytelling, interactive crafts, and delicious food.
Our workshops and talks will provide valuable insights into the history of Juneteenth and offer tips on how to research your family tree and preserve family artifacts.
This program is part of Atlanta History Center’s celebration of the Civic Season, a nationwide initiative encouraging historically-informed civic participation through a two-week activation between Juneteenth and July 4th.

Juneteenth with the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
2023-06-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Museum Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States
The festivities start at 9 AM when the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden gates open to a Second Line-style processional parade accompanied by Jonathan Michael and the G.W. Carver High School band and flag team. Visitors are invited and encouraged to join the processional and can pick up flags and noisemakers at the gates starting at 8:30 AM.
Visitors can participate in art-making activities after the parade by designing their celebratory tambourines and Juneteenth flags. Throughout the morning, attendees will enjoy live music from Jonathan Michael, create sidewalk chalk art inspired by the holiday, and get a family portrait at our photo booth with Juneteenth-inspired flair. Featured artist EL Chisolm, based in Atlanta and a Birmingham native, will lead a collaborative mural project with a reveal of the completed mural near the end of the event. Delicious, free snacks and strawberry lemonade will be available on a first come, first serve basis from the Museum’s cafe, Verde.
Inside the Museum, visitors can explore The Bias Inside Us, an exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service designed to raise awareness about the social science and psychology of implicit bias, the impact of this bias, and what people can do about it. Also on view are two exhibitions of youth art by local students from Valiant Cross Academy and the MMFA’s Teen Arts and Activism Camp, with themes that celebrate the role of art in social change.

Civic Sundays @ CHM | Speak Up and Out Boldly
2023-06-18 | Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
This session focuses on the civic superpower Amplify.
Whether through voice, song, or the arts, amplifiers use their creativity to inspire civic participation. As a journalist and educator, Chicagoan Ida B. Wells-Barnett is the ultimate amplifier! Join us to learn how she inspired action to address the social justice issues of her time in the WTTW film, Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special.
Civic Sundays @ CHM highlight the different civic superpowers Chicagoans have used when shaping our city. Each Civic Sunday will have a civic superpower theme with a related film screening, an opportunity to engage directly with community organizations, an art installation, and more. Through hands-on history and films, find and use your own civic superpower!
All Civic Season events are FREE admission days for Illinois residents.

Flag Day Concert
2023-06-18 00:00 (America/Chicago) | National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Join us for a live patriotic music concert from the American Legion Band! This musical revue pays tribute to our nation’s flag, which was adopted by Congress on June 14, 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.

Civic Season Kickoff: Taps at the Tower
2023-06-18 00:00 (America/Chicago) | National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States

A Slice of History with Kylie McCormick in Wyoming
2023-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82002, United States
You might know that Wyoming is The Equality State, but do you know the story behind it? In 1869 Wyoming made history as the first U.S. territory to give women the right to vote. Fifty-one years later, the nation followed Wyoming’s lead.
Join us for a late night exploration of history with Kylie McCormick, an emerging historian who loves snooping into the past to uncover meaningful stories. Kylie was born and raised in Casper and graduated with a masters degree in History from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2016. You’ll grab some pizza and she’ll tell you Wyoming’s suffrage story.

Slice of History: Women Like Ike
2023-06-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site, 609 S. Lamar Ave., Denison, TX, 75021, United States
Eisenhower Birthplace is excited to host A Slice of History: Women Like Ike. Throw it back to a 2000s style pizza party while exploring why so many women voted for Ike. Come make “campaign” pins inspired by Ike or featuring something you stand for, take part in throw-back crafts and games, complete trivia sheets to win prizes, meet other members of the Denison community, and have some snacks (pizza provided by The Railyard and available while supplies last)! The schedule for the event is listed below. All activities suitable for ages 16+. For more information, please call 903-465-8908 or email Amanda.Lanum@thc.texas.gov.
Join us June 17th from 4pm-7pm.
4:00—5:00pm: Guided tours of the Birthplace focusing on Ike’s visits to Denison. *Space is limited. Regular admission fees apply*
5:00—7:00pm: Pizza Party! Enjoy some pizza provided by The Railyard, explore voting history, and take part in retro-crafts.
