Civic Season

Craftivism: Make Your Protest Patch
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Niue) | The Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia, 116 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
The art of protest. The Carpenters’ Company and CraftNOW Philadelphia will host a Saturday morning event at Old City Phialdelphia’s Art in the Age. We will briefly discuss the history and importance of craft to American protest and resistance movements. Following an interactive discussion, participants will be instructed on how to make their own protest patches. This activity will be suitable for all ages and crafting skill levels, and will allow participants to choose to create a patch for a cause of their choice. This event will provide light refreshments.

Troublemakers: The Story of Land Art
2022-06-24 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | Utah Film Center, Liberty Park, 600 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84105, United States
Troublemakers unearths the history of land art in the tumultuous late 1960s and early 1970s. The film features a cadre of renegade New York artists that sought to transcend the limitations of painting and sculpture by producing earthworks on a monumental scale in the desolate desert spaces of the American southwest. Today these works remain impressive not only for the sheer audacity of their makers but also for their out-sized ambitions to break free from traditional norms. The film casts these artists in a heroic light, which is exactly how they saw themselves. Iconoclasts who changed the landscape of art forever, these revolutionary, antagonistic creatives risked their careers on radical artistic change and experimentation, and took on the establishment to produce art on their own terms. The film includes rare footage and interviews which unveil the enigmatic lives and careers of storied artists Robert Smithson (Spiral Jetty), Walter De Maria (The Lightning Field) and Michael Heizer (Double Negative); a headstrong troika that established the genre. As the film makes clear, in making works that can never be possessed as an object in a gallery, these troublemakers stand in marked contrast to the hyper-speculative contemporary art world of today.
Using original footage produced with helicopters and rare re-mastered vintage footage from the period, Crump’s cinematic journey takes viewers on a thrill ride through the most significant land art sites in California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, an immersive and physically transportive experience that movie goers will not forget.

Art Chat @ 5
2022-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Niue) | National Museum of Women in the Arts, DC, United States
We invite you to jumpstart your weekend with art: every Friday at 5 p.m. (ET), join the National Museum of Women in the Arts educators for informal 45-minute art chats about selected artworks from NMWA’s collection. Each week a new sampling of artworks will be considered. You can even enjoy your favorite happy hour drink or snack during the sessions.
It’s simple to participate:
Check out this week’s artworks—to be announced!
Complete the registration request form for Friday’s video call.
The week of the program, keep an eye out for an email that provides further information. The first 45 registrants will receive a meeting link; others will receive notification that the program is full.
If you received the meeting link, hop online and follow the instructions to join the conversation Friday at 5 p.m. (ET).
Questions? Email education@nmwa.org.
Image: Graciela Iturbide, Mujer Ángel, Desierto de Sonora (Angel Woman, Sonoran Desert), 1979 (printed 2014); Gelatin silver print, 16 x 20 in.; NMWA, Gift of Cindy Jones; © Graciela Iturbide, Image courtesy of Throckmorton Fine Art, NYC

North Carolina Special Edition: Durham Royal Ice Cream Parlor Sit-In
2022-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, 27605, United States
Speakers: Mrs. Mary Clyburn Hooks and Ms. Virginia Williams
On June 23, 1957, Rev. Douglas Moore of Asbury Temple Methodist Church led six young African Americans into Durham’s segregated Royal Ice Cream Parlor. The group entered the “Colored” entrance at the back of the restaurant and proceeded to the White section, where they sat down and ordered ice cream. Denied service, the protestors refused to leave. They were arrested and fined $10, plus court fees. The Royal Ice Cream sit-in provoked controversy in not only the White community; it created a huge uproar among Black citizens, many of whose members viewed the protesters not as freedom fighters but as troublemakers. Although the sit-in did not receive a lot of support, it did help inspire future protests, including the Greensboro F. W. Woolworth store lunch-counter sit-ins. Join us on the 65th anniversary of the Royal Ice Cream Parlor sit-in, as two of the protestors share their memories of that historic day.
Mary Clyburn Hooks is a native of Monroe, North Carolina. As a young woman, she moved to Durham, hoping to acquire an education and work in a more progressive town. After participating in the sit-in, Hooks married and started a family. She attended North Carolina College at Durham (now North Carolina Central University), before settling in New Jersey. Virginia Williams came to Durham from her home in rural Northampton County, seeking employment. After attending a political meeting, the two young women felt compelled to take part in the upcoming protest. Following the events at the Royal Ice Cream Parlor, Williams participated in other Durham demonstrations. She retired from a long career in food services and still resides in Durham.

How Conversation Can Be a Civic Action: An Instagram Live Conversation with BridgeUSA
2022-06-23 18:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Niue) | Made By Us x BridgeUSA, United States
Can conversation be a civic action? Join Made By Us and BridgeUSA for this Instagram Live discussion, where we’ll explore how something as simple as a conversation can pave the way for active citizenship. If you’re looking for something to do this Civic Season or just want to engage with someone who has a different perspective, having a conversation is the perfect way to get started.

Presidents in Pop Culture: Reverence, Respect, Ridicule
2022-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Smithsonian Associates, United States
Every president is the central player in the drama called America, and it’s increasingly crucial for presidents to generate a positive image in popular culture. But the respect and even reverence that once surrounded the presidency have seriously eroded, replaced by skepticism, cynicism, and often ridicule, making governing all the more difficult.
Veteran White House correspondent, historian, and author Ken Walsh presents an overview of how the presidency and presidents, both real and fictional, are portrayed in the movies, news media, social media, and on television entertainment programs such as “Saturday Night Live,” late-night talk shows, and “The West Wing.”
Walsh looks at how the presidents who are portrayed the most positively in popular culture—who participate in and understand it—sometimes can bond strongly with the public and are the most effective leaders. Of course, some fail, and he also turns his eye to them. Among the presidents in the pop culture spotlight are Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden.

Training: How to Host a Conversation About Race
2022-06-22 09:00 UTC | Living Room Conversations, United States
We’re providing a 1-hour training with a 15 minute Q&A on how to host conversations about race using our conversation model.
In this training, we will:
-Offer basic tools and understanding to empower you to organize your own Living Room Conversation
-Go over common pitfalls we might run into engaging in conversations about race
-Invite you to share your motivation and plans to host/organize
-Have time for Q&A with our trainers

Tarot for America
2022-06-21 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Made By Us x Democrasexy, https://www.instagram.com/historymadebyus/, United States
What’s in store for our nation? How can we build a more perfect union? Let’s find out together!
Made By Us is teaming up with Democrasexy to bring you “Tarot for America”! Join Becky Bullard, founder of Democrasexy, on the Made By Us Instagram to watch a LIVE tarot card reading about the future of our country. FOLLOW NOW to get alerts!
Democrasexy is a creative civic engagement organization based in Texas.

Summer Solstice Observance
2022-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK, 73118, United States
Come observe the solstice sun set at the tip of the FAM Mound. This free event for all ages includes singing and drumming, round dances, and art and science activities relating to the change of seasons. Bring a blanket and purchase a picnic pack from Thirty Nine restaurant (or pack your own). No outside alcohol is permitted. Please note that the exhibitions and FAMstore will be closed during this event.

Title IX: Then and Now
2022-06-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | National Archives Foundation, DC, United States
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the passage of Title IX, join the National Archives Foundation in conversation with two NCAA Division 1 Athletic Directors about how this landmark legislation impacted the landscape of women’s athletics, how it changed the trajectory of their personal involvement in sports and how they witness the ongoing influence of the legislation in college athletics and at their institutions.

USCIS Naturalization Ceremony
2022-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The History Center and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will welcome new U.S. citizens during a special Naturalization Ceremony in the museum’s Campbell Gallery. Families and guests will watch as young immigrants become American citizens as part of this pivotal milestone in the naturalization process. The Naturalization Ceremony is open to the public.

Juneteenth Lunch and Trivia
2022-06-20 11:45 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | Young Government Leaders – Atlanta, 180 Northside Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
Young Government Leaders – Atlanta invites all government employees, contractors, and friends to join us for lunch and trivia to celebrate Juneteenth.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.
While Juneteenth is officially on June 19th, the observed Federal, state, and local holiday is Monday, June 20th this year.
Meet us at the historic Paschal’s, a Black-owned Atlanta icon complete with a rich history from six decades featuring signature soul food dishes and brush up on your Juneteenth history and knowledge before the lunch so you can play our trivia game.
Please note that while RSVP’s are free, lunch will be purchased individually by attendees. Please review the menu before attending and bring enough cash to cover your lunch, taxes, and tip, as the venue is unable to split checks.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Interested in getting more involved with Young Government Leaders? Let us know on your registration form!

Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open House for Juneteenth Weekend
2022-06-20 11:00 UTC | St. Mary’s County Museum Division, 18287 Cherryfield Road, Colton's Point, 20630, United States
Visit one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses for Juneteenth Weekend. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer any questions and provide information. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free admission.

The Power of Media in the 19th Century and...Now!
2022-06-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Join the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House for a specialty tour offering on Sunday, June 19 at 2 pm. The tour will discuss the role of the media in the 19th century and how the legendary American civil rights leader, Susan B. Anthony, carefully curated her public image. The tour also explores the great reformers Frederick Douglass and Ida B. Wells and how they used their words as agents of change. After the tour, we invite you to a round table discussion in our Carriage House.

Juneteenth Tours: Historic Homes on the Underground Railroad
2022-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Spring Hill Historic Home, 1401 Springhill Lane NE, Massillon, OH, 44646, United States
Travel back in time to the 19th century during our Underground Railroad historic home tours, with a special weekend focus on Juneteenth. In 2002, Spring Hill was listed on the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom trail for the Rotch’s involvement in Underground Railroad activity in 1820 & 1821 (documented). Spring Hill farm in Kendal (later Massillon) Ohio served as a safe haven on the Underground Railroad as early as 1817 up until the Civil War.

Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open House for Juneteenth Weekend
2022-06-19 11:00 - 2022-06-20 14:00 (America/New_York) | St. Mary’s County Museum Division, 18287 Cherryfield Road, Colton's Point, MD, 20630, United States

Juneteenth Celebration in Healdsburg, CA
2022-06-19 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ArtsEd4All, Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, CA, United States
Make your own Juneteenth Flag in the arts and crafts area in the plaza with ArtsEd4All.
Juneteenth Celebration in the Healdsburg Plaza with Willie Jones III Quintet, MJ’s Brass Boppers, the Curtis Family C-notes, poets Enid Pickett and Kamau Daáood, KCSM’s Greg Bridges, educational areas, vendors and more. 11am-4pm. FREE EVENT
Presented in partnership with Healdsburg Community Services Department
Juneteenth is the African American celebration of liberation 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Soon after the end of the Civil War, black communities throughout the nation celebrated independence every June 19th with gatherings, delicious food, and of course good music. Healdsburg Jazz is proud to present a diverse range of music, art, culture and education in honor of this holiday, free to the public, in the Healdsburg Plaza.

Juneteenth Jubilee on the Lawn, Atlanta
2022-06-19 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Atlanta History Center is thrilled to bring back our in-person Juneteenth celebration after two years of virtual events due to the pandemic. This year’s dynamic program will feature a series of curated experiences leading visitors across campus to explore the history of Juneteenth itself and Black innovation, life, and excellence since emancipation in Atlanta. We’ll be highlighting Black history and future in Atlanta, including politics and business in the decades since the Civil War, foodways, music, art, and more!
All of this learning will culminate in celebration, with a party on Swan Lawn complete with music, games, food, and drinks starting at noon.
Through this program, we hope to encourage intergenerational dialogue and conversations across differences to better understand our Atlanta community so we can decide the future together.
This program is free and appropriate for all ages. Bring the family and celebrate Juneteenth (and Father’s Day) with us!
Juneteenth at Atlanta History Center is generously supported by the Nissan Foundation.

Community Conversations: African Americans in Railroad History
2022-06-19 09:00 UTC | California State Railroad Museum, United States
Join us for a community conversation about the contributions of African Americans in Railroad History and the importance of Juneteenth. Follow the link to the PORTS Website and register for this event in the calendar.
This event will be hosted by Angelica Lacy, graduate of Fresno Pacific University and former Senior Park Aide at the CA State Railroad Museum. Ms. Lacy is joined by Ramsey Harris, former Guide Trainee at the California State Railroad Museum specializing in the history of African Americans and Railroading, and George Palmer a docent at the California State Railroad Museum for more than 20 years, also an expert in African American History on the Railroad.

Open Mic featuring AANM Writing Fellows
2022-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI, 48120, United States
Join us for an Open Mic Night, featuring the 2022 graduates of the Arab American National Museum’s Writing Fellows program! In celebration of the students completing their fellowship, they will be sharing work from their newly published AANM Writing Fellows Anthology. Following, we are creating a space for writers and musicians to share their work. Writers of poetry, prose, music, and more are welcome to sign up to perform. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis!
This is a hybrid performance. In-person participants will attend at The Annex @ AANM and virtual participants will attend via online livestream.

See STL | Gay Liberation in the Gateway City
2022-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Missouri Historical Society, MO, United States
For most of the 20th century, St. Louis’s Central West End was a hub of LGBTQIA+ community life and political activism. This tour will explore some of the places that were instrumental in shaping the neighborhood’s fascinating history, including the locations of fabulous nightclubs and progressive churches, the home of the region’s first gay community center, and the starting point of St. Louis’s first Pride march. Along the way we’ll explain how St. Louis’s LGBTQIA+ citizens have been a part of the growth, decline, and renewal of neighborhoods throughout the city.

Juneteenth, Jamestown Settlement
2022-06-18 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
June 18: JUNETEENTH, Jamestown Settlement, 2-3:30 p.m.
This 90-minute indoor program explores the theme, “What Freedom Means” through music, song, dance and readings. Performances include the Atumpan Dance Theater, spoken-word artists from Teens With Purpose (TWP)-The Youth Movement, singers Rico Robinson and Sylvia Tabb Lee, violinist Ulysses Saxton and dramatic readings by James Cameron. Program included with general museum admission.

Civic Saturdays: Making Your Own Historic Record
2022-06-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ruth Mott Foundation/Applewood, 1400 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI, 48503, United States
What will your historic record be? Stop in to the Ruth Mott Foundation/Applewood on Saturday June 18th any time from 1:00-4:00 to explore ways to preserve your photos, articles, protest signs, concert tickets, or other 2D materials as you create an archive of the life and times of you. With so much digital content around, making a physical record of your own history can create a longer lasting link with your community.

Juneteenth at Bayou Bend
2022-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 6003 Memorial Dr, Houston, 77007-7016, United States
Bayou Bend invites you to the museum on Saturday, June 18th, for a program in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. This family-centered program will feature a collections focus on Black history, with performances including a special Juneteenth-themed presentation by Houston-based artist Jolie Rocke, and special art tour, a craft-making workshop.

Juneteenth Arts Festival with Memphis Public Libraries
2022-06-18 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Memphis Public Library, 8457 Trinity Rd, Cordova, TN, 38106, United States
The Cordova library is holding an all-day arts festival to celebrate diversity and the African American community of Memphis. The JobLINC Bus will be on site and there will be a book giveaway for children.

Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open House for Juneteenth Weekend
2022-06-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | St. Mary’s County Museum Division, 18287 Cherryfield Road, Colton's Point, MD, 20630, United States
Visit one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses for Juneteenth Weekend. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer any questions and provide information. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free admission.

Guided Tour: African American Impact in Western Pennsylvania and Beyond
2022-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Learn about the African American experience in Pittsburgh inside the award-winning From Slavery to Freedom exhibition with Samuel W Black, director of the African American Program at the History Center. Visitors must sign up for Guided Tours at the admissions desk prior to each tour. To book groups in advance or for questions, please contact Robert Stakeley at rostakeley@heinzhistorycenter.org or 412-454-6359.

Ongoing Liberation: Juneteenth in Philadelphia
2022-06-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19106, United States
Join us for an all-ages celebration commemorating the end of slavery and the ongoing project of liberation. Artist Zsudayka Nzinga will lead tours of her installation “Afro-Diaspora,” featured in our exhibition This is My Home. The installation brings together a wide range of symbols and icons of Black history and culture. Kids and the young-at-heart are invited to a special comic book workshop celebrating real-life Black superheroes. Visit our Resource Center to learn about Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations serving communities and creating cultural experiences throughout the city. Philadelphia’s own drumline Positive Movement will treat us to a special musical celebration to kick things off! Free with Museum Admission.

Juneteenth Weekend Celebration, Philadelphia
2022-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. Third St., Philadelphia, 19106, United States
Explore the continuing struggle for equality for all and join the Museum of the American Revolution to mark the anniversary of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The date commemorates the day in 1865 when the abolition of slavery reached the deepest parts of the former Confederacy in Texas.
Revolution Place
Onsite (lower level) | Daily, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Museum’s family-friendly discovery center, Revolution Place, will be open daily to explore the Museum’s lively, diverse Old City neighborhood during the 1700s through hands-on exploration in four key recreated historical environments, including a military encampment, a tavern, a home, and an 18th-century meeting house. Don’t miss themed crafts and activities, including making your own Rhode Island Regiment cap.
Walking Tour: James Forten’s Philadelphia
Museum Neighborhood | Timing & Ticketing TBA
Join a Museum educator for a sneak preview of our James Forten’s Philadelphia walking tour, created for our upcoming special exhibition, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia, opening in February 2023. Navigate the Museum neighborhood to visit sites important to Forten’s life and legacy, including the site of his family’s home near 4th and Lombard St.
10-Minute, In-Gallery Talk: Finding Freedom Tableau
Onsite | Daily
Enjoy a 10-minute pop-up talk at the Finding Freedom tableau to learn how “sometimes, freedom wore a red coat” as enslaved people of African descent sought freedom on both sides of the war. Plus, explore the stories of African American men and women in war-torn Virginia with the Finding Freedom online interactive feature, adapted from the Museum’s galleries.
Stories on Deck: Life at Sea
Onsite | Daily
All hands on deck on the Museum’s replica sloop! Join a Museum educator for a story about what life was like at sea during the Revolutionary War and learn more about the life of James Forten, a free Black Philadelphian who served on a privateer before becoming a successful businessman and stalwart abolitionist.
Discovery Cart: Black Soldiers of the Revolution
Onsite | Daily
Join a Museum educator to view and handle replica objects to learn more about the service of Black soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Plus, learn more about the Museum’s recently acquired archive featuring nearly 200 documents bearing the names of Black and Native American soldiers who served in the Continental Army.

Ascendant: The Power of Descendant Communities to Shape Our Stories, Places and Future
2022-06-18 09:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Monticello, 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join us for multiple panel discussions with distinguished speakers from across the country, including descendants of Monticello’s enslaved community, artists, historians, musicians, authors, philanthropists, scholars, and activists.
