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American Civil War Museum , United StatesIt is often believed that 1863 is the turning point of the Civil War, but for Americans at the time, there was no end in sight. For those in the […]
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It is often believed that 1863 is the turning point of the Civil War, but for Americans at the time, there was no end in sight. For those in the […]
Our virtual Capitol Hill tour brings the iconic Capitol complex to life. Our energetic tour guide Becca shares the stories behind some of our most powerful national symbols and explores […]
Watch this dynamic and short video to understand carbon's role in climate change and what it has meant for our past, present, and future predictions.
Engage and explore how Washington, DC has been a pivotal location for the struggle for equal rights. Discover the many women who have contributed to the movement, and learn how […]
As the Civil War trudges on, enslaved people continue to make choices toward obtaining freedom. Emancipation wasn’t a single event and didn’t necessarily mean freedom. How did enslaved and newly […]
This learning resource explores the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm, an extraordinary woman who paved the way for women and people of color in the U.S. Congress and beyond!
Best known as a widely respected NAACP organizer, Daisy Lampkin spent decades tirelessly crusading for civil and women’s rights through a variety of local and national organizations.
Were the options clear cut for people going into the American Civil War? Who were making those decisions and why? Join us in thinking about what informed choices for Americans […]
During World War II, the United States government forcibly removed over 120,000 Japanese Americans from the Pacific Coast. These individuals, two-thirds of them U.S. citizens, were sent to ten camps […]
The Suffrage Centennial and women's history initiatives like the Heinz History Center's "Women Forging the Way" offer curators and archivists opportunities to preserve these stories and raise awareness for future […]
The celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 13 when Betsy Ross, herself, raises the flag in the courtyard to mark the beginning of National Flag Week. Once Upon A […]
The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components, all from generous volunteer donors. But supply can’t always meet demand because only about 3% of age-eligible […]