This is an independent walking tour that can be done at any time. The Ann Arbor District Library’s LGBTQ+ Walking Tour documents historical locations important to the queer community, pulling from interviews with community members in podcasts like AADL’S Gayest Generation, LGBTQ+ Washtenaw oral histories, and other archival collections. We heard from community members about […]
Revere House Radio brings you all things Revere House, from the true story of Paul Revere’s midnight ride to lesser-known history, author interviews, and more! The Paul Revere House is in Boston’s North End, a neighborhood with a rich and varied immigrant history, and various episodes cover this history, colonial Boston, and related events. You […]
In a book talk presented by the Library of Virginia historian Robert K.D. Colby discusses “An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War South,” which examines how Confederates bought and sold thousands of men, women and children through a persisting trade in enslaved people.
Hear stories of local involvement in anti-slaver activities and the Underground Railroad. Learn about how Northeastern Illinois was the strongest area of anti-slavery sentiment in the state in this virtual program.
This is an independent walking tour that you can do at any time. Presented in Partnership between the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County and the Ann Arbor District Library. The Living Oral History Project interviews African Americans who have lived in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti areas all or most of their lives. […]
Join members of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) education team for thirty-minute highlight tours as they offer you an introduction to our newest exhibition, "Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation." Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, "Give Me Liberty" highlights Virginia’s leading role in the […]
Mapping Justice is a virtual summer program where students use real data to tackle environmental challenges in their communities. Whether it’s mapping climate resilience, uncovering environmental disparities, or designing solutions with GIS and digital storytelling, students get hands-on experience in using technology for impact—and they earn free college credits while doing it. Why Join? - […]
Join us as we celebrate "Civic Season" by getting involved in the legislative process. Discover tips and tricks on how to write a letter of advocacy to your lawmakers! Activity is included in your museum general admission.
View our regional digital trails to follow in the paths of trailblazing Virginia women who have been honored as one of the Library's Virginia Women in History.
Step into the role of a judge in Bob’s Pop-Up Court, an interactive civics experience designed to spark thought and conversation around justice, rights, and responsibility. Inspired by Robert H. Jackson’s belief in principled legal reasoning and the role of the individual in democracy, this program invites visitors to rule on real-world civic dilemmas and […]
Explore history, community, and civic pride! This Agents of Discovery mission at Naper Settlement takes you across our site to uncover stories of local changemakers, historic milestones, and how you can shape the future. Complete challenges, test your knowledge, and discover what it means to be an active citizen-past and present.
ArtsEd4All has curated a menu of Civic Season art offerings of online activities and resources inspired by in-person gatherings, for the San Francisco Bay Area. Poetry, podcasts, films, articles, exhibits and instructions inviting all to CELEBRATE, LEARN, WATCH, SHARE, FOLD, SEE, LISTEN, READ, VISIT, SHIFT & BLOOM! • A free day of music, art workshops […]