200th Jubilees at the Rhode Island Historical Society
2022-06-11 13:00 UTC | The Rhode Island Historical Society, 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, 02906, United States
2022 marks the 200th anniversary of the RIHS! All year we will be hosting celebrations to honor this momentous occasion, including four 200th Jubilees, our monthly Drink in the History series, our free monthly series Inside the Archives, our 25th season of Concerts Under the Elms, as well as a variety of other promotions & partnerships. Our great thanks to our generous sponsors for making all of this programming possible. Dates will be continued to be announced as details are confirmed, so be sure to check back! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Intrepid Family Day Celebrates Pride - Express Yourself!
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86 W 46th St and 12th Ave,, Education, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Sailors often got creative while at sea for long periods of time. Get up close to some of the artwork found on our ship, discover how symbols and paint schemes make planes unique, and learn about other ways sailors expressed themselves through art-making activities and storytelling!

Memorials: The Journey to Civil Rights
2022-06-11 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Washington Walks, 1501 Maine Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice,” declared Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. By the time you read that quote at the conclusion of this walk you will have encountered the author of the Declaration of Independence, drafter of the country’s first bill of rights, the champion of the New Deal and the woman helped author the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For two weeks each spring the Tidal Basin glows with a pink-white hue of thousands of Japanese cherry trees. Yet once the glory of the blossoms has vanished the memorials around this manmade body of water continue to resonate with the American principles of independence, equal rights, and justice. Trace the evolution of the U.S. Civil Rights movement through up-close encounters with Thomas Jefferson Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial plus views of the Washington Monument.

Flag Fest 2022
2022-06-12 10:00 (America/New_York) | Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street , Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
The Betsy Ross House celebrates all things Old Glory during the 15th annual Flag Fest, June 12-19. This year, two new programs make their debut, joining a host of favorites from past events. Free family programing is featured each day of the week, highlighted by Stars & Stripes Saturday on June 18 when organizers pull out all the stops for a full day of fun.
The brand new Meet the Women of 18th Century Philadelphia, which gives visitors the chance to interact with History Makers, who represent the racial, religious, social and political diversity of the city in the 1700s, kicks off on Thursday, June 16 and runs daily through the weekend. Also new is Red, White & Booze: A Star-Spangled Tipsy History. For the grown-ups only, this lighthearted after-hours tour combines a patriotic cocktail with fun, historical tidbits delivered by Betsy Ross, herself on Friday, June 17.
Each day of the week starts at 10 a.m. in the House’s courtyard with an interactive flag raising. On several days of the festival, Betsy will raise flags representing diverse groups, including the Pride flag and the Juneteenth flag.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day guests will be treated to free, historical programming from colonial chocolate making to fun flag history presented by Betsy Ross, and the chance to meet History Makers. From Thursday through Sunday, Flag Fest visitors will be among the first to experience Meet the Women of 18th Century Philadelphia. This exciting new program, which will continue through Labor Day, is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
On Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14, the Betsy Ross House welcomes new Americans during a moving, annual naturalization ceremony and visitors will meet the Flag Ladies from the Defense Logistics Agency, who hand embroider Presidential flags right here in Philadelphia.
It’s bottoms up on Friday, June 17 when the 21 and over crowd is invited to join Betsy for Red, White & Booze: A Star-Spangled Tipsy History. Sip on a patriotic-themed cocktail and hear Betsy share fun facts in this unique, after-hours event. The tour runs at 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m.; ticket are $25 and must be purchased in advance at www.historicphiladelphia.org Tipsy History is sponsored by a patriotic friend of the Betsy Ross House.
The highlight of the week comes on Saturday, June 18 with Flag Fest’s signature event, Stars & Stripes Saturday. This popular, daylong celebration is full of family-friendly entertainment and activity in the House’s courtyard. Highlights include performances by the amazing Funicular Aerial Circus, the magic of Ari Felber and more. Guests will love meeting Betsy Ross and playing old-time carnival games.
Celebrations wrap up on Sunday, June 19 with a special recognition of Juneteenth, a commemoration of the day the final enslaved people in the United States were emancipated. Betsy will raise the Juneteenth flag in the courtyard at 10 a.m. During the day, visitors will meet Henry “Box” Brown, who was born enslaved in Virginia and escaped to freedom by shipping himself in a box to abolitionists Philadelphia.
This 15th annual celebration pays tribute to the tradition of Flag Day commemorations that began at the Betsy Ross House more than 100 years ago, resuming with the first modern Flag Festival in 2008. The House hosted its first Flag Day event on June 14, 1891 and has long been the site of the city’s official observance.

Celebrating Civic Season in Wabash County, Recognizing the Unsung Faces of Change
2022-06-12 10:00 (America/New_York) | Wabash County Museum, 36 E Market St , Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
The Wabash County Museum has an existing permanent exhibit called Faces of Change which celebrates former & current residents of Wabash County who made an impact. None of those currently recognized here are BIPOC. We will create a temporary exhibit in our exhibition space that will recognize and education guests on several BIPOC community members of the past who made an impact. This Civic Season temp exhibit will move into the permanent exhibit in July. This will be accompanied by an educational social media campaign.

Flag Fest 2022
2022-06-12 10:00 UTC | Betsy Ross House, United States

Civics Fest
2022-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | National Archives Foundation, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20408, United States
Join the National Archives Foundation on June 12th as we kick off Civic Season 2022. What better place to learn about our shared history than the National Archives, home of America’s founding documents? Celebrate outside with giveaways, games, and of course, a chance to see history up close!

Civics Fest
2022-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | National Archives Foundation, United States

Civic Season Advocacy Academy
2022-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, 30313, United States
Planning and Advocacy and Communications campaign workshop is a 90 minute session that will help inspire you to get involved politically and socially. This interactive workshop will help you think critically about how to take action on issues that you care about.

Civic Season Advocacy Academy
2022-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | National Center for Civil and Human Rights, United States

AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT in Golden Gate Park
2022-06-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ArtsEd4All, 320 Bowling Green Dr, San Francisco , 94118, United States
The National AIDS Memorial will mark the 35th anniversary of the AIDS Memorial Quilt with an historic outdoor display in Golden Gate Park that will feature nearly 3,000 hand-stitched panels of the Quilt.

An opening ceremony and traditional Quilt unfolding will start at 9:30 am on the 11th, followed by the continuous reading of names of lives lost to AIDS aloud by volunteers, dignitaries, and the public on both days. There will be a closing ceremony at 4:00 pm on Sunday the 12th where newly made panels will be presented to be added to the Quilt.

Big Quiz Thing Trivia Brunch Spectacular! and Guided Museum Tour in NYC
2022-06-12 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | New-York Historical Society, United States
Join us for a delicious brunch at Café Storico—including appetizer, choice of entrée, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and cookies for the table. Then take a special Civic Season-themed tour of our galleries tour that also highlights the Citizenship Project. Cost includes brunch, Museum admission, a guided tour, and a discount coupon to the Museum Store.

Civic Season | Flag Day
2022-06-12 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Chicago History Museum, 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This date commemorates the adoption of the US flag on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Join the Chicago History Museum for an afternoon of flag-related activities.
The event begins with a panel discussion, moderated by author and Chicago Sun-Times editorial board member Lee Bey, with artists and historians on flags as symbols of freedom and unification, as well as Cook County’s new flag design. Activities include a chance to design your own banner, a display of items from our collection that have rallied people together, and giveaways from American Heritage Chocolate.

An Afternoon of Civic Engagement
2022-06-12 13:00 (Pacific/Niue) | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, 200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, 23690, United States
AN AFTERNOON OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 1-5 p.m.: Programs designed for teens and young adults will feature art, live music and performances by spoken-word artists from Teens With Purpose (TWP)-The Youth Movement and singers from the I Am Me Initiative Foundation. Free themed “paint-and-take” workshops for teens and young adults led by artist Lisa Reid-Williamson are available at 1:30-2:45 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. with advance registration.

HistoryMiami Gallery Tour: We the People
2022-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | HistoryMiami, 101 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33130, United States
The United States is a country founded by the people for the people, but who are the people? Throughout history, the answer to that question has changed.

Join HistoryMiami for a civics and U.S. history-themed tour to learn how the government operates on a local, state, and federal levels and the role of the individual in each. Participants will investigate the history and relationship between these three governing bodies and how their operations impact our everyday life and community.

Civic Season Picnic
2022-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82002, United States
Join the Wyoming State Museum for a Civic Season Kick-Off Picnic on June 12! Enjoy food and conversation with other young people, then participate in a variety of facilitated activities that will help inspire your 2022 civic engagement!

Civic Season Picnic
2022-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Wyoming State Museum, United States

The Situation Room: Washington's Cabinet
2022-06-12 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121, United States
Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation. Player roles include George Washington, his cabinet, foreign diplomats and delegations, members of Congress, and the press. Collectively, you will be faced with domestic and international crises and will work together to decide a course of action. Sign up as a group or individually to play with others. Ticket includes game play at the Washington Library and a grounds pass to historic Mount Vernon.

The Situation Room: Washington's Cabinet
2022-06-12 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | George Washington’s Mount Vernon, United States

FUTURES Tour: Democracy
2022-06-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building, 900 Jefferson Dr SW Washington, DC 20560 United States, Washington, DC, 20560, United States
Celebrate Civic Season with an exploration of democratic FUTURES. Join us for a guided tour highlighting visions of community and inclusivity. We all have a part to play. What if kids had the right to vote? What if everyone had equal and affordable access to the internet and life saving medicine? How can we build creative, sustainable alternatives for communities affected by climate change? Join us and consider what role you play in shaping the future you want!

Queer History Conference
2022-06-12 17:00 - 2022-06-15 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | GLBT Historical Society, 4127 18th Street , San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
Cohosted by the GLBT Historical Society and San Francisco State University, this conference will look back at 500 years of LGBTQ history in the U.S. Join the conference University campus – or look for the panels that will be available via Zoom. Be part of discovering and uplifting the lived experiences of LBGTQ individuals, past and present.

Announcing the Winners of the 5th Annual Civvys Awards
2022-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Bridge Alliance, 979 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
In its fifth year the American Civic Collaboration Awards (Civvys) continues to highlight outstanding initiatives working to collaborate across divides at the national, local and youth levels.
From the inception of the awards, we have emphasized the need to celebrate the people and initiatives that leverage collaboration and creativity to strengthen communities, heal partisan divides, and invigorate American democracy. Our winners in previous years have exemplified what it means to embrace diverse perspectives and make a difference.
Please join us to kick off the Civic Season by celebrating the partnerships that strengthen America. In Atlanta, GA at the Atlanta History Center Midtown, we will announce winners in the National, Local and Youth categories as well as the Committee’s Choice Awards. Attend in person or view the livestream!

Feast of Reason: Civic Season Launch Event
2022-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Monticello, 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Created in the spirit of Jeffersonian dinners known for stunning food and sparkling conversations, Feast of Reason is a new card game that promotes civic conversation with friends and family over takeout, cocktails, or a homecooked meal. From the beginning, the United States has been a work in progress, shaped by the many people who pitch in to help us live up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Your conversations are part of that story!
We’re kicking off the Civic Season with a Feast of Reason celebration at the Monticello’s David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center. Experience the best of Charlottesville’s vibrant culinary scene with a variety of gourmet food trucks. Sample and learn the history behind Monticello’s new flagship Mountain Ale, crafted by Blue Mountain Brewery. Enjoy delicious American Heritage Chocolate samples and visit the renowned Shop at Monticello to explore a curated selection of garden gifts, books and more.

Drag Trivia: Civics Edition
2022-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, 200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, 23690, United States
June 12: DRAG TRIVIA: CIVICS EDITION, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 6-8 p.m.:
Discover fascinating tidbits about American history and how to be a good citizen during an evening of learning and laughter with Williamsburg’s popular Trivia Night drag queen, Aria Ova’here. Program is designed for ages 21 and up, with a cash bar and food available for purchase. Free event with pre-registration required.

Feast of Reason: Civic Season Launch Event
2022-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Monticello, United States

Changemakers: A History Slam
2022-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Revolutionary Spaces, 310 Washington Street, Boston, 02108, United States
“Party at Old South Meeting House!”
– Benjamin Franklin
(probably)
Join Revolutionary Spaces for its first-ever History Slam – a night full of raucous history presentations (we dare you!), music, drinks, and snacks… and a little friendly competition!
Are you a historian or student of history (or just like talking about history, ‘cause that is totally cool, too)? Sign up to rock it out onstage!
We challenge our historians to up their game for the prize of an adoring crowd and bottle of a fine, fine nightcap. The gauntlet: a bombastic, five minute talk with ten slides, showcasing an American Changemaker under the age of 30. The audience will exercise their civic responsibility and vote for their favorite historian or hero.
Of course, it’s not a real party without somebody playing a guitar (“Anyway, here’s ‘The Liberty Song’”), so come for the history and stay for the music. Beer, soda, and excellent snacks will also be available. When else do you get to party in an 18th century meeting house?
Visit www.revolutionaryspaces.org to learn more! Sign up to throw your name in the ring, or just straight up RSVP to hang out and have a good time.

Changemakers: A History Slam
2022-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Revolutionary Spaces, United States

Book Talk: Bo Seo on "Good Arguments"
2022-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Niue) | Better Arguments Project, United States
Join the Better Arguments Project for a conversation with Bo Seo, author of the upcoming book “Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard.” In this conversation, Seo will share his experience as an immigrant and how debate helped him thrive in an unfamiliar culture and reveal the timeless secrets of effective communication and persuasion that make for a fulfilling life, successful career, and effective global citizenship.
Bo Seo is a two-time world champion debater and former coach of the Australian national debating team and the Harvard College Debating Union. One of the most recognized figures in the global debate community, he has won both the World Schools Debating Championship and the World University Debating Championship. Seo has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, CNN, and many other outlets. Seo graduated from Harvard University and received a master’s degree in public policy from Tsinghua University. He is currently a Juris Doctor candidate at Harvard Law School.
The Better Arguments Project is a partnership between the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program, Facing History and Ourselves, and Allstate.

Talk Show: Women Artists and Silversmiths
2022-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | National Museum of Women in the Arts, United States
The National Museum of Women in the Arts’s (NMWA) monthly talk show connects viewers to the museum and its mission to champion women artists. On this episode, Virginia Treanor, NMWA associate curator, and Adrienne L. Gayoso, senior educator, are joined by Brittany Luberda, assistant curator of decorative arts at the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA). They will discuss NMWA’s long-term loan of silver objects to the BMA as well as the realities of women silversmiths in late 18th- and early 19th-century London.
About Brittany Luberda
Brittany Luberda is the assistant curator of decorative arts at the BMA, where she curates the American and European collection of objects and furniture. Prior to joining the BMA, Brittany held decorative arts curatorial positions at the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Frick. Luberda is working on two reinstallations of Europe Art 1400–1800 and American Art Colonialism through the 1960s at the BMA. She is the decorative arts curator for the upcoming traveling exhibition Renaissance Woman (tentative title), which explores European women artists in all media from the Renaissance through circa 1800, including works on loan from NMWA.
Image: Mary Ann Croswell, George III child’s rattle, 1808; Silver with coral, 5 3/8 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Silver collection assembled by Nancy Valentine, purchased with funds donated by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver R. Grace and family; Photo by Lee Stalsworth

CIRCLE Growing Voters Event
2022-06-14 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), https://hopin.com/events/tufts-circle/registration, MA, United States
How do we develop the next generation of voters and expand the electorate? Join the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), the nation’s leading, nonpartisan applied research institute on youth voting, as we present a new paradigm to guide the work of preparing young people for electoral participation: CIRCLE Growing Voters. Based on exclusive, rigorous research, our framework serves as a guide for every institution and community to help grow voters, with actionable recommendations for educators, organizers, policymakers, journalists, funders, families, young leaders, and more. Only by working together can we close voting gaps, expand the electorate, and support a more equitable and representative American democracy.
Join us on June 14 at 2:00 p.m. for a special virtual event as we release a groundbreaking new report and introduce the CIRCLE Growing Voters framework. We’ll present an overview of the research in the report, feature a panel of young voters, and hear from experts in various fields about how they’re working to put into practice the principles of CIRCLE Growing Voters. We’ll also share additional opportunities to learn about this work in the coming weeks and months.
