“Hootch & Horsefeathers”
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Tools, programs, and resources designed to support educators bringing Civic Season into classrooms, camps, and learning spaces of all kinds.
Explore LGBTQ+ stories, activism, and joy. This list highlights events and experiences that honor Pride as both celebration and civic power.
From museum dates to movie nights with meaning, this list is full of activities perfect for partners, friends, or new connections — all with a civic twist!
Play, listen, and watch with purpose. These experiences use storytelling, sound, and interaction to explore civic themes and spark reflection, conversation, and connection!
Unplug and reconnect. This list features outdoor activities that invite you to engage with place, community, and history beyond the screen.
Not near a participating site? No problem. These virtual and at-home offerings let you explore history, take action, and reflect — wherever you are.
Events that invite reflection, reimagining, and renewed commitment to a democracy for all.
Honor freedom and resistance through events commemorating Juneteenth’s 160th year — from local gatherings to national conversations.
Events that invite reflection, reimagining, and renewed commitment to a democracy for all.