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SUMMARY:Bridge of Lament Substack: Daily Readings Reflecting on Lynchburg\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/bridge-of-lament-substack-daily-readings-reflecting-on-lynchburg-virginia/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge%20of%20Lament":MAILTO:bridgeoflament@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Resource Hub: Community for Civic Success
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/resource-hub-community-for-civic-success/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Civic%20Success%20Project":MAILTO:kaylapilgrim21@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Mixtape250: A Greatest Hits Celebration of Music Landmarks for America’s 250th Birthday
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEmail 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!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/mixtape250-a-greatest-hits-celebration-of-music-landmarks-for-americas-250th-birthday/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="American%20Music%20Landmarks%20Project":MAILTO:sheryl@musiclandmarks.org
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SUMMARY:PCMP Summer Series
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFrom 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. \nFree lunch is included each day thanks to our partnership with the Chillicothe City School Food Services Department. \nOpen to ALL teens in Ross County\, you do not have to be in our mentoring program to join. Just bring your curiosity and energy!\nSpecial thanks to our generous funders at Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the Civics Education Fund for making this summer possible. \nAnd 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! \nCheck out the full schedule attached!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/pcmp-summer-series/
LOCATION:Paper City Coffee\, 47 S. Paint Street\, Chillicothe\, OH\, 45601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Paper%20City%20Mentoring%20Project":MAILTO:asti@papercitymentoringproject.org
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SUMMARY:Feast of Reason
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the visitor center courtyard at Monticello to kick-off Civic Season with a Feast of Reason. \nInspired 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. \nRegistration is free and food and beverages from the Monticello Café and Jefferson Vineyards will be available for purchase.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/feast-of-reason-3/
LOCATION:David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center\, 1050 Monticello Loop\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interdependence,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monticello%20%28Thomas%20Jefferson%20Fdn%29":MAILTO:ljcooper@monticello.org
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SUMMARY:Interactive Learning about Electoral Redistricting and Gerrymandering
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/interactive-learning-about-electoral-redistricting-and-gerrymandering/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="GeoCivics%20-%20University%20of%20Colorado%20Colorado%20Springs":MAILTO:geocivics50@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Colonial Williamsburg's Civics Quiz and More!
DESCRIPTION: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? \nCheck out the Colonial Williamsburg Civics page with articles and videos to answer these big questions and more. \nAlready an informed citizen? Test your knowledge with our Civics quiz.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/colonial-williamsburgs-civics-quiz-and-more/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colonial%20Williamsburg%20Foundation":MAILTO:jhammon@cwf.org
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SUMMARY:"A House of Influence" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“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.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/a-house-of-influence-exhibit/
LOCATION:Historic Athens Welcome Center\, 280 E Dougherty St\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic%20Athens%20Welcome%20Center":MAILTO:michelle@historicathens.com
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SUMMARY:Athens Civic Trail
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/athens-civic-trail/
LOCATION:Historic Athens Welcome Center\, 280 E Dougherty St\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic%20Athens%20Welcome%20Center":MAILTO:michelle@historicathens.com
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SUMMARY:The Nation’s Stage Exhibit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nOpen Monday – Saturday\, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/the-nations-stage-exhibit/
LOCATION:U.S. Capitol Visitor Center\, U.S. Capitol\, Washington\, DC\, 20510\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Interdependence
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S.%20Capitol%20Visitor%20Center":MAILTO:barbara.stemler@aoc.gov
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UID:52427-1748908800-1748908800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Zoom Lecture: The Man from Libertyville
DESCRIPTION:An influential figure in the political history of the U.S.\, Adlai E. Stevenson II was governor of Illinois\, ran twice for president as the Democratic national candidate\, and served as Ambassador to the United Nations. Though he lost both presidential campaigns\, it was Stevenson’s ideas that are his real lasting legacy. \nAttend this zoom lecture with instructor Nicole Stocker to learn about this part of Illinois history!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/zoom-lecture-the-man-from-libertyville/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lake%20County%20Forest%20Preserves%2C%20Dunn%20Museum":MAILTO:nestocker@gmail.com
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UID:53121-1748908800-1748908800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Online resource on Boston in the American Revolution: Paul Revere’s Life
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, the Paul Revere House is launching a new online portal for anyone interested in learning more about Paul Revere\, Colonial Boston\, and the American Revolution. The website includes sections highlighting Revere’s political voice\, work\, family\, and citizenship. You’ll see suggested classroom activities and other content tailored for teachers\, but you don’t need to be a teacher to explore the resources. Browse for primary sources\, transcriptions and audio recordings\, and high-resolution images of artifacts!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/online-resource-on-boston-in-the-american-revolution-paul-reveres-life/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Independence + Freedom,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul%20Revere%20House":MAILTO:tegan@paulreverehouse.org
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SUMMARY:Set Up a Civic Conversation with Family or Friends
DESCRIPTION:This small-group discussion topic series encourages informed conversations around complex issues affecting Virginians and Americans. To facilitate these discussions\, the Library of Virginia has chosen an accessible film to watch\, created extensive online resource guides about the topic\, and generated some potential discussion questions.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/set-up-a-civic-conversation-with-family-or-friends/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Interdependence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library%20of%20Virginia":MAILTO:mari.julienne@lva.virginia.gov
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UID:52442-1748908800-1748908800@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Increase Your Civic Health Beyond the Ballot Box
DESCRIPTION:From this webinar\, you will be able to: \n– Explain why civic engagement is vital to the health of the Commonwealth of Virginia\n– Explore VPAP’s tools and resources for civic engagement beyond voting\n–My Personal Civic Engagement Plan\n— Civics Navigator Resource Toolkit\n— Inquiry-Focused Approaches and Applications\n– Begin to build your civic engagement plan\, share with your communities\, and increase the civic health of Virginians
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/increase-your-civic-health-beyond-the-ballot-box/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia%20Public%20Access%20Project%20%28VPAP%29":MAILTO:ehill@vpap.org
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Step into history at our immersive WWII-themed summer camp\, where kids become medics\, codebreakers\, pilots\, and home front heroes. Through hands-on games\, missions\, and creative projects\, campers learn the real stories behind the war that shaped the modern world. From building model planes to reenacting rescue races\, every activity blends fun with meaningful lessons in teamwork\, resilience\, and history. It’s a summer of adventure\, discovery\, and connection—where the past comes alive.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/summer-camp-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Pacific War\, 311 E Austin St\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="National%20Museum%20of%20the%20Pacific%20War":MAILTO:dcheek@nimitzfoundation.org
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UID:52423-1748908800-1748912705@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Weinstein Author Series – Larry Roeder | Dirt Don't Burn
DESCRIPTION:View this discussion at the Library of Virginia with author Larry Roeder and Nathan Bailey about a Loudoun County\, Virginia\, community that overcame the cultural and legal hurdles of systematic racism to increase the equality of education for all children in the area. “Dirt Don’t Burn: A Black Community’s Struggle for Educational Equality Under Segregation” provides new historical details and insights into African American experiences based on original research in previously lost records\, archival NAACP files and records of educational philanthropies.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/weinstein-author-series-larry-roeder-dirt-dont-burn/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Library%20of%20Virginia":MAILTO:mari.julienne@lva.virginia.gov
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T205600Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience Amid Resistance: Pay As You Can Exhibition Admission
DESCRIPTION:Discover history made by students as told by students. \nThis Civics Season\, pay as you can to step into Resilience Amid Resistance—a groundbreaking exhibit created entirely by Rockingham County high school students who dared to ask: “How can we right history?” (A play of the words: right and write.) \nThrough original research\, community interviews\, and visits to historic civil rights sites\, including the Moton Museum\, these young historians traced Virginia’s complex road to school integration from Reconstruction to today—while bringing to light empowering stories from Harrisonburg and Rockingham County’s own civil rights chapter. \nMuseum admission fees waived June 3 – July 5\, 2025
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/resilience-amid-resistance/
LOCATION:Rocktown History\, 382 High St\, Dayton\, VA\, 22821\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocktown%20History":MAILTO:director@rocktownhistory.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T123000
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SUMMARY:Noon Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join residents of the 18th-century Williamsburg community as they read the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Courthouse and surrounding area.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/noon-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Courthouse Steps\, 101 W Duke of Gloucester St\, Williamsburg \, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colonial%20Williamsburg%20Foundation":MAILTO:jhammon@cwf.org
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SUMMARY:A Patriotic Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Many events led up to our nation’s independence\, and music told the story as it was happening. Hear a story told by members of the Governor’s Musick\, using voice\, flute\, violin\, viola da gamba\, and harpsichord. Listen to vocal and instrumental chamber music of the 18th century and celebrate Independence Day with music that saw our transition from English colonies to American states.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/a-patriotic-celebration/
LOCATION:Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg\, 301 S Nassau St\,\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colonial%20Williamsburg%20Foundation":MAILTO:jhammon@cwf.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T220000
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SUMMARY:Lights of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:As the prelude to the thrilling Fourth of July Fireworks display\, our holiday programming concludes with a celebration of the words and music of the American Revolution. Highlights include a reading of the Declaration of Independence\, American marching music of the Revolution\, and a patriotic sing-along culminating in a grand fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. above the Governor’s Palace.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/lights-of-freedom-2/
LOCATION:Palace Green\, 200 Palace Green St\, Williamsburg \, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colonial%20Williamsburg%20Foundation":MAILTO:jhammon@cwf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T000000
DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T223935Z
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SUMMARY:America's 250th Wish Wall in Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:You can also share your hope for the United States ahead of its 250th birthday by adding your idea to our pop-up Wish Wall in the museum’s fourth floor Campbell Gallery or online at OnOur250th.org. Let us know how you think we can best write the next chapter of American history and share your wish with us!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/americas-250th-wish-wall-in-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Heinz History Center\, 1212 Smallman St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinz%20History%20Center":MAILTO:jsmyth@heinzhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T000000
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DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T224107Z
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SUMMARY:On Our 250th Wish Wall with Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the office of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in beautiful Medora\, North Dakota\, to record your wishes on America’s 250th anniversary. We especially welcome your wishes related to conservation since TR was our conservation president.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/on-our-250th-wish-wall-with-theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Office\, 350 Third Avenue\, Medora\, ND\, 58645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theodore%20Roosevelt%20Presidential%20Library":MAILTO:rachel@trlibrary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
CREATED:20250603T004717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T004717Z
UID:53425-1749304800-1749312000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Art\, Healing\, and Community Support: How Queerness thrives in Empathy and Expression
DESCRIPTION:How can art serve as a tool for healing in queer communities? What roles have pop culture\, drag\, music\, writing\, and other creative expressions played in helping queer individuals embrace and understand their identities? How can parents\, families\, friends\, and communities show meaningful solidarity by supporting queer people and their artistic expressions? \nModerated by Music Therapist Akash Bhatia\, this panel brings together artists\, community organizers\, family members\, and allies to explore the transformative power of art in South Asian queer communities. Together\, they will reflect on how creative expression fosters healing\, connection\, and resistance—and how collective support can strengthen queer liberation and joy. Following the community conversation\, a short reception with snacks and refreshments. Presented in partnership with Desi Rainbow and Trikone Chicago.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/art-healing-and-community-support-how-queerness-thrives-in-empathy-and-expression/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom,Interdependence
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ORGANIZER;CN="South%20Asia%20Institute":MAILTO:haoshu@saichicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250609T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250609T000000
DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
CREATED:20250609T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T143249Z
UID:54116-1749427200-1749427200@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Share Your Civic Success Story
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to have your civic success story featured! We invite young adults (18-29\, based in the USA) to submit their stories of making a difference. Tell us about your journey\, the challenges you navigated\, and the tangible impact you achieved. Your experience will contribute to an inspiring collection that showcases youth leadership and motivates others to act.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/share-your-civic-success-story/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Be Heard,How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Civic%20Success%20Project":MAILTO:kaylapilgrim21@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
CREATED:20250506T103546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T235821Z
UID:51308-1749560400-1749564000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Blast from the Past Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Meadow Farm staff and Henrico County Public Libraries come together for our bimonthly book club! We will read a new book and visit a different Henrico County historic site every other month. After the book discussion\, we will talk about the ties between the site and the book. A tour of the site is included. Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County: A Family\, a Virginia Town\, A Civil Rights Battle is June’s book and we will meet at the Virginia Randolph Museum. Information: sch107@henrico.gov
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/blast-from-the-past-book-club/
LOCATION:Virginia Randolph Museum\, 2200 Mountain Road\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,Rights, Duties + Voting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henrico%20County%20Recreation%20%26amp%3B%20Parks":MAILTO:cha129@henrico.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
CREATED:20250609T143303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T143956Z
UID:54206-1749574800-1749582000@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Summer Film Series: Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth and Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:BCRI x Sidewalk Cinema: Summer Film Series – Shuttlesworth\nThe Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is partnering with Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema for a Summer Film Series! We’re using film to spark honest conversation across generations\, in hopes of moving us into action together. \nWe’re kicking things off with a screening of Shuttlesworth\, a documentary that dives into the fearless leadership of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth and his fight for civil rights in Birmingham. \nAfter the film\, stick around for a candid conversation on leadership—what it meant in the past\, what it means now\, and what it needs to become. The discussion will feature voices from across generations\, each bringing their own perspectives and ideas of what leadership should look like to meet this moment. \nDiscussion participants include: \nRaven Johnson\, Steven Stafford\, Marie Sutton\, and Reverend Dr. Thomas L. Wilder\, Jr. \nDoors Open: 5:00 PM \nFilm Screening: 6:00–7:00 PM\nDiscussion: 7:00–8:00 PM\nLocation: Sidewalk Cinema \nThis event is free and open to the public. Come ready to learn\, listen\, and be part of the conversation!
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/summer-film-series/
LOCATION:Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema\, 1821 2nd Ave N\, Birmingham \, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American Experience,Be Heard,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham%20Civil%20Rights%20Institute":MAILTO:ewallace@bcri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T000000
DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
CREATED:20250612T000957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T000957Z
UID:54455-1749686400-1749686400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:"Hootch & Horsefeathers"
DESCRIPTION:This excerpt from “Resurrecting Forest Grove” highlights prohibition\, organized crime\, second wave immigrants\, America First movement\, and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in 1920s Iowa.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/hootch-horsefeathers/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Immigration + Opportunity,Repairing and Remembering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fourth%20Wall%20Films":MAILTO:fourthwallfilms@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T000000
DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
CREATED:20250612T001251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T001251Z
UID:54423-1749686400-1749686400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Your Guide to an ATL Civic Season
DESCRIPTION:Being an active participant in your community is more than just voting (though\, voting is a great way to participate!) History can help inform and contextualize our current moment by providing information to explain how we got here and give us valuable information to make future decisions. Learning about each of our personal stories can also help us better relate to our families and communities\, inspiring us to be more involved. At Atlanta History Center\, our digital storytelling department produces a variety of content designed to tell undertold stories and encourage curiosity and perspective—a perfect way to celebrate Civic Season.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/your-guide-to-an-atl-civic-season/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Atlanta%20History%20Center":MAILTO:info@madebyus.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T000000
DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
CREATED:20250612T001253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T001253Z
UID:54451-1749686400-1749686400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:250th Wish Wall in Wyoming
DESCRIPTION:As the United States approaches its 250th birthday\, it’s time to imagine our future. The Wyoming State Museum is a proud partner of On Our 250th\, a nationwide project capturing the wishes of Americans for the future of the United States! \nOur Wish Wall will pop up at various Cheyenne events starting with Civic Season 2025 and ending with our Wyoming 250 celebration on July 4\, 2026. Take a look at the current schedule and drop by to make a wish. Who knows\, you might earn a cupcake! \nJune 19\, 2025 – A Slice of History: Unity in Action\n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nWyoming State Museum\, Cheyenne\nEnjoy pizza and trivia before Rev. Dr. Hilton McClendon Sr. and Jim Byrd share personal stories of civil rights and the powerful legacy of Cheyenne’s Allen Chapel. \nJune 26\, 2025 – Democracy Under Construction\n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nWyoming State Museum\, Cheyenne\nLearn about Democracy in Wyoming\, one Jenga block at a time. \nJuly 2\, 2025 – Civic Season Festival\n5:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nWyoming State Museum\, Cheyenne\nFood\, beer\, speakers\, live music\, and partner booths where attendees can learn about local civic organizations and participate in fun activities.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/250th-wish-wall-in-wyoming/
LOCATION:Wyoming State Musuem\, 2301 Central Avenue\, Cheyenne\, WY\, 82001\, United States
CATEGORIES:How We Celebrate,Independence + Freedom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyoming%20State%20Museum":MAILTO:melisa.mcchesney@wyo.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T000000
DTSTAMP:20260429T114212
CREATED:20250612T111641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T111641Z
UID:54551-1749686400-1749686400@www.civic-season.com
SUMMARY:Educator Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Tools\, programs\, and resources designed to support educators bringing Civic Season into classrooms\, camps\, and learning spaces of all kinds.
URL:https://www.civic-season.com/event/educator-essentials/
LOCATION:IL
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ORGANIZER;CN="Made%20by%20Us":MAILTO:info@historymadebyus.org
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