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Attend Naturalization Ceremony, Meet Betsy Ross and See a Flag Made of M&Ms at Flag Fest

Betsy Ross House, Historic Philadelphia , United States

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 Nation Storytellers will entertain from the courtyard stage, telling short, interactive and little-known stories featuring our nation’s flag. Other highlights of the week will include the […]

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American Red Cross Blood Drive at Atlanta History Center

Atlanta History Center , United States

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 people donate blood yearly. Community blood drives are critical to maintaining a healthy blood supply in the U.S.—especially while many offices and schools remain closed due to the pandemic. […]

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“We the People” Tour

HistoryMiami Museum , 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 us for this civics and U.S. history themed program to learn how the government operates on a local, state and federal level and the role of the […]

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Reckoning with Organizational History

American Academy of Arts & Sciences , United States

Over the last few years, organizations across the United States—including corporations, universities, and nonprofits like the American Academy of Arts & Sciences— have begun to reflect on their ties to slavery, Native genocide, and other troubling elements of American history. Please join us for a program on why historical self-examination matters and what can be […]

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Reckoning with Organizational History

American Academy of Arts & Sciences , United States

Over the last few years, organizations across the United States—including corporations, universities, and nonprofits like the American Academy of Arts & Sciences— have begun to reflect on their ties to slavery, Native genocide, and other troubling elements of American history. Please join us for a program on why historical self-examination matters and what can be gained […]

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The rise of young independents and open primaries

Students for Open Primaries , United States

42% of Americans – including over 50% of Millennials and Gen Z’ers – now identify as independent voters. But not everyone is allowed to participate, including large and growing numbers of young people. Learn about one proposed solution to this growing issue, and why young people can play a vital role in it. This event […]

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The rise of young independents and open primaries

Students for Open Primaries , United States

42% of Americans – including over 50% of Millennials and Gen Z’ers – now identify as independent voters. But not everyone is allowed to participate, including large and growing numbers of young people. Learn about one proposed solution to this growing issue, and why young people can play a vital role in it.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive at Atlanta History Center

Atlanta History Center , United States

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 people donate blood yearly. Community blood drives are critical to maintaining a healthy blood supply in the U.S.—especially while many offices and schools remain closed […]

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Remembering Lincoln Project

Ford's Theatre , United States

How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? What did they say? Browse through their responses as they dealt with a time of uncertainty and grief.

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Learn About Indigenous Mariners of Coastal North Carolina

NC Maritime Museum at Southport , United States

Click through (or visit live) an exploration of the first inhabitants of the Lower Cape Fear in North Carolina, what became of these early tribes, and what we learn from them today.  

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Who’s telling your COVID-19 story?

Made By Us , United States

We’re living through history – how will we document it? We launched a crowdsourced map listing over 500 such initiatives nationwide who are collecting and preserving it all. Explore the map and find one near you. Then, check out the #TrashOrTreasure challenge to document YOUR experience: https://medium.com/history-made-by-us/trash-or-treasure-what-gets-saved-might-get-remembered-dcc9a4b3e9ad

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Flying Hands and Nimble Fingers: Working in the Caroon Crab Factory

NC Maritime Museum at Southport , United States

Join the NC Maritime Museum at Southport in taking a deeper look into what it was like to work in the longest running crab factory in Southport, C.B. Caroon Crab Factory. The seafood industry has a rich history in Southport, NC. A great deal of the work on and off of the water was done […]

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