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Democracy Happy Hour

The Market at 7th St. 224 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC, United States

Join us for an informative social hour learning about the latest efforts to promote democracy, both locally and nationally: Civic Participation: How can our historical experiences shape our civic engagement today? We the People: Why is the concept of “the people” essential to constitutional democracy? Government and Constitution: What are different types of rights, such […]

Free admission. Food and beverages available for purchase.

How Women Won the Right to Vote

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a free two-part program: First, watch a documentary clip about the hard-won battle to ratify the 19th Amendment. We will discuss the process of amending the Constitution and how citizens play an active role in maintaining and expanding American democracy. Then, take a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol, featuring the stories […]

Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting

National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, United States

Fabric for the Future: The Art of Voting celebrates Susan B. Anthony's commitment to civic engagement and voting rights. The Monroe County Board of Elections will demo the new voting machines and will partner with the Anthony Museum for a voter registration pop-up. The Anthony Museum will also display a specially curated selection of quilt […]

Slice of History at Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

Hawaii Mission Houses Historic Site & Archives 553 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

What if I told you history could be served with a FREE slice of pizza? Get ready for A Slice of History, where we bring together food, friends, and the stories that didn’t make it into your textbooks! Civic Season unites our oldest federal holiday, July 4th, with our newest: June 19th. It’s a time […]

Civil Rights Talk: Mexican American Teachers and Educational Achievement

Join us for a virtual discussion about Mexican American teachers and Mexican American educational achievement between the 1920s and 1940s. What were the learning conditions for Mexican American teachers and students? How did they contest inequity in education? This virtual talk will feature education historians Gonzalo Guzmán, Philis M. Barragán Goetz, and Laura K. Muñoz. […]

Researching the Revolution: A Portal to Philadelphia’s Past

Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania invites you to drop in on Tuesday, July 2, for Researching the Revolution: A Portal to Philadelphia’s Past. Explore the Revolutionary City portal, a digital resource that showcases diverse stories of the American Revolution through the eyes of Philadelphia’s early residents. Stop by our archive throughout the day to attend […]

Redistrict Pizza of the People, by the People, and for the People

Office of Student Life, University Center, University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

“Redistricting of the people, by the people, and for the people” Stop by the Student Life & Leadership Office at UCCS to explore how a pizza can be gerrymandered. Will you get to pick what toppings are on your pizza? Or do you have to submit to what the people in charge want to group […]

Balancing Act: A Civic Challenge in LEGO

Morven Park 17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, VA, United States

How do leaders make responsible decisions when faced with a range of different interests, ideas, concerns, and hopes? Using LEGO, you and your fellow County Commissioners will work as a team to make decisions affecting the constituents of your planned community, taking into consideration zoning, taxes, and citizen concerns. During the activity, you will learn […]

Civil War and Civil Rights

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a free three-part program: First, watch a scene from a popular film about President Abraham Lincoln’s commitment to end slavery in the United States. We will discuss the political pressures of the time and reasons for amending the Constitution. Then, examine a reproduction of the desk that was used when President Lyndon […]

Trivia Night at The National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Alert the group chat: It’s trivia night! Grab a bite, explore exhibits, and show off your trivia skills in the birthplace of American democracy. The National Constitution Center is  hosting a Taste of History Trivia Night. We’ll have free food, games, exhibit tours, and a trivia contest with prizes. PLUS snap a selfie with Benjamin […]

Civic Season Festival

Wyoming State Museum 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Join the Wyoming State Museum along with a collaborative of local and statewide organizations for a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here, and where we want to go next. On the main stage you’ll jam out to live music, learn about the U.S. Constitution from the next generation […]

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