Learn about the struggles and successes of African Americans in Western Pennsylvania throughout 250 years of history. Learn about the African American experience through Pittsburgh’s role in the abolition movement, the Underground Railroad, Pittsburgh’s groundbreaking jazz scene, and sports teams, including the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords.
The Carpenters' Company and the National Liberty Museum are collaborating to present the artist led workshop, From Zine to Screen! From stone tablets to the printing press to TikTok, communications technology has played a key role in sharing beliefs and catalyzing movements. Join artist Lane Speidel, whose work is featured in the new exhibition Data […]
What do Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit,” Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues,” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” have in common? All serve as songs that represent social movements. Join us for a great conversation about social activism through music with guest speaker Dr. Esther Kurtz.
Step into the shoes of President George Washington, his cabinet, foreign diplomats, members of Congress, Native American leaders, and the press. Players will be faced with domestic and international crises during George Washington’s second term as president and will work together to decide on a course of action. New information is received in real-time, […]
Few social groups have made such rapid strides in equality as the LGBTQ community during the fifty years following the Stonewall uprising. Leading up to and beyond that seminal moment, D.C.’s own courageous men and women made invaluable contributions to the cultural and social history of the nation's capital: Walt Whitman celebrated “the love of […]
MEET THE ARTIST & GUEST CURATOR Join us at The Weitzman for a tour led by Jonathan Horowitz of this powerful exhibition and explore the dialogue created between the works of contemporary art and the themes, ideas, and events in the Museum’s core exhibition. Tours have limited capacity to enhance the visitor experience. The Future […]
You'll never see the neighborhood the same way again. Have a bite and learn a bit about the people who walked Walnut Hills before you, such as: Horace Sudduth, the wealthiest Black Cincinnatian of his generation, Lucy Stone, who shocked 1800s society by refusing to change her name after marriage, Frank Robinson, Reds' 1956 Rookie […]
The Heinz History Center and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will welcome new U.S. citizens during a special Naturalization Ceremony. 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.
Join the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation, Engage Arkansas, and the Clinton Presidential Library & Museum at Dickey Stephens Park on June 29th for a Civic Season celebration. Throughout the ballgame, there will be fun games and fabulous prizes plus you'll learn about the Arkansas Civic Challenge and how to connect to your community through the […]
Memes—images that spread quickly through large groups—are a central part of internet culture. Not only have they have been instrumental in the rise of social media, they also have had a major influence on American political discourse. According to leading media expert Dr. Joan Donovan, memes mirror the behavior of flags and broadsides of the […]
Join the Bill of Rights Institute for a virtual civics fair honoring the winners of the 2023 MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest! Students from across the country entered their service projects, and now it is time to celebrate our ten winners – including the student(s) who took home our $10,000 Grand Prize! Come learn about […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for a Fourth of July Weekend celebration with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance. Explore what freedom means to you throughout the weekend as you enjoy a heart-pounding drumline performance, contribute to a […]