Race: Are We So Different? - Social Stratification Virtual Exhibit
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | Museum of Us, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, CA, 92101, United States
The Museum of Us’ Race: Are We So Different? – Social Stratification virtual exhibit highlights how social stratification intersects with race to create significant impacts on how we experience our lives.

Story Book Trail: The Juneteenth Story by Alliah L. Agostini
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | Liberty Hall Gardens, 202 Wilkinson St, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
June 13th- June 20th
This month we are featuring ‘The Juneteenth Story’ along our Story Book Trail! Stroll through our 200 year old gardens and learn about the story behind America’s newest federal holiday.

Summer 2025 ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
The ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition aims to critically engage and amplify youth voices from all over the world in civic ideas and challenges. The competition seeks to find, spotlight, and reward promising future leaders through scholarship prizes and award recognition. For this cycle, the competition has zeroed in on the power of government, and what it means for a country to be “successful”.
Participation in the ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition offers the opportunity to join the ChallengeUS Future Leaders Network (global community of young changemakers), secure cash prizes that can be put towards educational and professional pursuits, and gain public recognition for exceptional work.

Community Dinners at Home Guide
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
Create your own Civic Season event with a guide to hosting fun and meaningful community meals at home! We’re sharing easy ways to plan gatherings with your neighbors so you can build stronger relationships with the people around you. The free downloadable guide includes simple menu ideas, suggestions for getting everyone involved, and lots of games and conversation starters to help break the ice and get to know one another better. Gather your community, share a meal, and talk face-to-face about everything from your favorite albums to how you can work together to make your neighborhood a better place.

Video Series About Seward's Civic Contributions
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
Join the Seward House Museum’s Education team as they explore difficult civics questions and relate possible answers to William Henry Seward’s political decisions. This eight-part Instagram series will offer bite-size analyses of big issue prompts and will be posted throughout Civic Season. Want to dive deeper into the impactful and still-relevant career of Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of State and the facilitator for the United States’ purchase of Alaska? Follow the Seward House Museum on Instagram and join the discussion!

This Constitution Podcast
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
This Constitution is an every-two-weeks podcast ordained and established by the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University, the home of Utah’s Civic Thought & Leadership Initiative.
Co-hosted by Savannah Eccles Johnston and Matthew Brogdon, This Constitution equips listeners with the knowledge and insights to engage with the most pressing political questions of our time.
Season 2 | The Framers’ Answer to the Problem of Checks and Balances
Ep. 1 | Does the Separation of Powers Make Gov’t More Powerful?
Ep. 2 | State vs. Federal: How Identity Shapes American Democracy
Ep. 3 | Surviving the Senate: Executive Confirmations
Ep. 4 | Understanding the Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Ep. 5 | Judicial Confirmations: Checks, Balances, or Political Theater?
Ep. 6 | Executive Agreements vs. Treaties: Skirting the Constitution?
Season 1 | The Powers and Limits of the U.S. Presidency
Ep. 1 | Above the law? Executive Privilege and Presidential Immunity
Ep. 2 | An Elected Monarch? Creating the American Presidency
Ep. 3 | George Washington Builds the Presidency
Ep. 4 | Lincoln Saved the Union. Did He Violate the Constitution?
Ep. 5 | Where’s the Party? Presidential Selection Gone Wrong?
Ep. 6 | Is the Electoral College the Best We Can Do?
Ep. 7 | Ballots, Not Bullets: A 2024 Election Recap
Ep. 8 | Starting Wars or Just Finishing Them? POTUS as Commander in Chief
Ep. 9 | Who Needs Congress? POTUS as Chief Executive
Ep. 10 | Myth of the Modern Presidency: The Office Since T.R.
Ep. 11 | How to Thwart a Tyrant: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
Season 1 Extra | Episode A | The Pursuit of Happiness
Season 1 Extra | Episode B | The Legacy of Mercy Otis Warren
Season 1 Extra | Episode C | Shakespeare and the U.S. Constitution
Season 1 Extra | Episode D | The Real Truth about Judicial Review
Listen on:
– Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-constitution/id1771900485
– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IQCq5DUPWlImiAdc4t3pf?si=723435510f5b4099&nd=1&dlsi=ae1309e10ed5447a
– Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2408337
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRJTOv4HmafJWaCUdsaDZqm4tZKcr6OIg

Ann Arbor District Library's LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
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 their favorite hangouts over the decades, including bars, bookstores, and sites of political advancement for LGBTQ+ rights. This tour walks you through important locations, some of which have changed over the years and may no longer exist. As you visit each stop, consider the history made there, the activism and community building taking place in Ann Arbor today, and what you’d like our future to become.

Revere House Radio: Podcast about the American Revolution and Beyond
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
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 can find us online or via your favorite podcast app. A full transcript is available for every episode.

An Unholy Traffic - Book Talk With Robert K.D. Colby
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
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.

Lake County's Involvement in the Underground Railroad
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
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.

AACHM Living Oral History Project Walking Tour
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
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. An outgrowth of these interviews is the Living Oral History Walking Tour. During many of these interviews, we heard about predominately Black neighborhoods and the Black Business District; these businesses were owned and/or run by Black entrepreneurs. In addition, we also heard about community centers, churches, schools, and more.
This LOH Walking Tour will give you an opportunity to walk around and see these actual sites or where they were once located. This project supports AACHM’s mission to gather the documents, artifacts, and stories of African Americans in Washtenaw County and to pass them on to the greater community.

"Give Me Liberty" Exhibition Highlight Tours
2025-05-29 00:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
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 American Revolution. It explores the continental and global forces as well as the actions of both iconic and ordinary people that brought about a model of democratic government that changed the world.
These tours occur every Saturday in June, July, and August 2025 from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Registration is required due to tour popularity. While the tour is free, daily admission is required. See ticketing page for more details.
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“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation” was produced in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. It is presented by Virginia’s 250th Commission.

Mapping Justice: Designing Geospatial Tools for Climate Action
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
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?
– Earn free college credits while building career-ready skills, such as how to analyze data and create interactive digital maps.
– Investigate real issues impacting your community through a capstone project.
– Attend online and engaging classes with a flexible schedule.

"Letters to Legislators" Education Station in the Museum
2025-05-29 00:00 (America/New_York) | Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, 20 N Coalter St, Staunton, VA, 24401-4332, United States
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.

Virginia Women in History Digital Trails
2025-05-29 00:00 UTC | IL
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.

A Slice of History: Bob's Pop-Up Court
2025-06-01 00:00 UTC | Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. 4th St., Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
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 reflect on the meaning of justice today.

Palouse Summer Museum & Gallery Passport
2025-06-01 00:00 - 2025-09-01 00:00 UTC | McConnell Mansion, 110 S. Adams St. , Moscow, ID, 83843, United States
Visiting museums and galleries can be a first step in learning about civics! From June through September, visit each participating museum and gallery to get your passport stamped, then be entered into a drawing for some great prizes! This fun summer activity is a perfect excuse to take a tour through eight fascinating locations around the Palouse.
Locations:
1. McConnell Mansion Historic House Museum – 110 S. Adams St. Moscow, ID
2. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU – 1535 NE Wilson Rd. Washington State University Campus Pullman, WA
3. Moscow Contemporary – 2012 Pullman Rd. Palouse Place Mall Moscow, ID
4. Pullman Depot Heritage Center – 330 N. Grand Ave. Pullman, WA
5. The WI&M Depot – 185 Sixth St. Potlatch, ID
6. Third Street Gallery – 206 W. Third St. Moscow, ID
7. Troy Historical Society Museum – 421 S. Main St. Troy, ID
8. White Spring Ranch Museum – 1004 Lorang Rd. Genesee, ID

Naper Settlement: Civic Season Mission
2025-06-02 00:00 UTC | Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL, 60540, United States
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.

WE THE ARTS 2025 — Civic Engagement Through Art with ArtsEd4All
2025-06-02 00:00 UTC | IL
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 and poetry celebrating Juneteenth at Healdsburg Jazz Festival
• “The Japanese Picture Brides,” a concert program by the Del Sol Quartet on Angel Island
• “Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration,” a two-day conference in Oakland
• #NationalMuralDay celebrating San Francisco arts educators
• #PoetryBlooms inspired by the Ruth Asawa retrospective at SFMOMA
• #CakePicnics with Wayne Thiebaud at the Legion of Honor
• “Coretta’s King,” a bold new musical work-in-progress about Coretta Scott King at the Bayview Opera House
• Cool Beats and a Livestream of the “Microfiche Scanning Ops” for Democracy’s Library

Gateway to Pride Exhibit
2025-06-02 00:00 UTC | Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum present the first-ever full-scale exhibit on St. Louis’s fascinating and powerfully relevant LGBTQIA+ history.
The result of a community-driven, nearly decade-long collecting initiative, “Gateway to Pride” showcases meaningful artifacts, striking images, and insightful oral histories. Through the exhibit, visitors will discover a surprising and revealing new perspective on the region’s past, and LGBTQIA+ St. Louisans will see themselves as central figures in their region’s history like never before.
Open through July 6, 2025.

Bridge of Lament Substack: Daily Readings Reflecting on Lynchburg, Virginia
2025-06-02 00:00 UTC | IL
Subscribe to read short essays, poems, or narratives posted daily between June 19th and July 4th to guide us in remembering, lamenting, and seeking renewal over the history and legacy of racialization in Lynchburg, Virginia. We are a local writer/editor collective reflecting on our city’s racial past and working towards properly celebrating its successes and future possibilities.

Resource Hub: Community for Civic Success
2025-06-02 00:00 UTC | IL
This is a shared space for young adults and allies to exchange ideas, build knowledge, and spark action around civic engagement. Follow the community rules, use the color code to navigate the space, and add your own posts to keep the momentum going.

Mixtape250: A Greatest Hits Celebration of Music Landmarks for America’s 250th Birthday
2025-06-02 00:00 UTC | IL
This Civic Season, the American Music Landmarks Project is excited to invite Gen Z voices to set the tone for “Mixtape250: A Greatest Hits Celebration of Music Landmarks for America’s 250th Birthday” in 2026!
Email us at info@musiclandmarks.org with your track(s) for Mixtape250 – any suggestions for locations, artists, genres and/or eras you’d like to see represented in our party playlist of places across the country that have been activated as music heritage sites and civic storytelling mediums. As a thanks for your participation, we’ll help you identify a remote/virtual or on-site opportunity to connect with a music landmark this Civic Season!

PCMP Summer Series
2025-06-02 11:00 - 2025-06-03 11:00 (America/New_York) | Paper City Coffee, 47 S. Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH, 45601, United States
The Paper City Mentoring Project is offering a free summer series for all Ross County teens filled with engaging field trips, hands-on activities, and real-world learning about how our community works and how teens can get involved!
From behind-the-scenes tours of local government to trail cleanups, historical site visits, and conversations with local change makers, this is your chance to explore civic engagement in action.
Free lunch is included each day thanks to our partnership with the Chillicothe City School Food Services Department.
Open to ALL teens in Ross County, you do not have to be in our mentoring program to join. Just bring your curiosity and energy!
Special thanks to our generous funders at Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the Civics Education Fund for making this summer possible.
And shoutout to the amazing community partners joining us along the way: Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, Danbarry Cinemas Chillicothe, Ross County Park District, The Pump House Center for the Arts, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Project Bad Apple, Clean The Streams Southern Ohio, Adena Mansion & Gardens, Ross County NAACP, Ross County Historical Society, and the City of Chillicothe, Ohio!
Check out the full schedule attached!

Feast of Reason
2025-06-03 00:00 (America/New_York) | David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join us in the visitor center courtyard at Monticello to kick-off Civic Season with a Feast of Reason.
Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s legendary dinner parties—where great minds gathered to exchange ideas over food and drink—the Feast of Reason is a unique guided conversation dedicated to intellectual exploration, civil discourse, and the pursuit of knowledge. After getting your food and beverage, sit down with friends, old and new, and engage in conversation using our new conversation card deck. Dialogue about civics is the goal! Here, everyone shares ideas and learns from one another.
Registration is free and food and beverages from the Monticello Café and Jefferson Vineyards will be available for purchase.

Interactive Learning about Electoral Redistricting and Gerrymandering
2025-06-03 00:00 UTC | IL
Our goal is to equip all people with resources necessary to participate in the redistricting process through knowledge of geography, civics, geospatial technology, and principles of governing. GeoCivics is a project of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs that aims to spread awareness about the redistricting process across the nation. Using both educational and publicly-available resources, we combine geography and civics to provide a suite of state-based materials that equip educators and community members with the tools necessary to be active participants in the redistricting process and to assess the results of redistricting over multiple election cycles. Visit the website and find resources for your state.

Colonial Williamsburg's Civics Quiz and More!
2025-06-03 00:00 UTC | IL
At the birth of the United States, no one knew what it meant to be an American citizen. What rights and responsibilities would they have as citizens? What role would ordinary people play in electoral politics? What did being an informed citizen mean in the early United States? Why does the United States have an Electoral College?
Check out the Colonial Williamsburg Civics page with articles and videos to answer these big questions and more.
Already an informed citizen? Test your knowledge with our Civics quiz.

"A House of Influence" Exhibit
2025-06-03 00:00 UTC | Historic Athens Welcome Center, 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
“A House of Influence” is a seasonal exhibit that explores the civic legacy of the Church-Waddel-Brumby House residents and their roles in shaping history and public life.

Athens Civic Trail
2025-06-03 00:00 UTC | Historic Athens Welcome Center, 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
The Athens Civic Trail is a self-guided tour that begins at the Historic Athens Welcome Center and highlights key sites of activism, governance, and civic life in Athens.

The Nation’s Stage Exhibit
2025-06-03 00:00 UTC | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, 20510, United States
As the home of Congress, the Capitol is our nation’s stage. Here, the most important scenes of our collective life as citizens take place. It is where the civic traditions and ceremonies that affirm our democracy developed over time. The rituals that lend a sense of occasion, importance, and unity to our country today take place here.
This exhibit explores the traditions surrounding events such as the opening of a new Congress, inauguration, joint sessions, and holidays. Original artifacts include the Electoral College ballot boxes, tally sheets, speeches from John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln, cartoonist Charles Schulz’s Congressional Gold Medal, and china used at the 2009 inaugural luncheon.
Open Monday – Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
