Hey, Gen Z & young professionals! Meet up at the NEW pavilion in the gardens at Applewood for conversation, pizza, and games. Slice of History is our local celebration of the Civic Season, a nationwide movement of young people joining together to acknowledge our past, strengthen our present, and build our future. This season, discover […]
Before we can build the future we must imagine it. Join the Heurich House Museum on Thursday, June 26th from 5-7pm during Civic Season for a collaborative community art experience: “On Our 250th” Wish Wall for America. “On Our 250th” is a collaborative collection of birthday wishes by citizens for the United States as we […]
Join us for a lively evening of ballroom history, display and competition. “Voguers” will compete in categories like “Realness,” “Vogue,” “Face,” and “Runway,” showcasing jaw-dropping performances, bold fashion, and fierce energy. It’s a night filled with empowering moments, where confidence, style, and creativity take center stage.
Thomas Jefferson knew that food has the power to bring people together. With fine cuisine, meaningful conversations flow, creating the perfect environment for cultural diplomacy. This summer, join Monticello in bringing culinary history forward and experience a dynamic new event series, Culinary Diplomacy at Monticello. In partnership with The Culinary Diplomacy Project, this program explores […]
What does human trafficking have to do with historical slavery? What can we do about it? Come discuss these questions and more with the young leaders representing their communities at the Students Opposing Slavery 2025 International Summit. Participants spend the week learning from experts in the field, building a network of young abolitionists and activists, […]
Bring your crew. Fire up your brain. Come hungry. We’re serving up history with a twist—and a side of snacks. Whether you’re a history lover, trivia champ, or just hungry for a good time, Fresh Facts and Fire Trivia is for you. What to expect: - Free pizza - Fire trivia mixing history, civics, and […]
Field trips aren't just for kids! Join us for a museum night out with purpose—fun, friends, and impact await! Join us for a fun-filled, after-hours night at the museum—no permission slip required! Enjoy free pizza and snacks, get hands-on with creative crafts, and explore our one-of-a-kind 2-era house tour. As the night unfolds, you'll also […]
As a part of our Civic Season programming, the ABHM Book Club will be discussing Great Speeches By Frederick Douglass on June 20th at 6 PM via Zoom. Author, abolitionist, political activist, and philosopher, Frederick Douglass was a pivotal figure in the decades of struggle leading up to the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. […]
Join us at the Independence Seaport Museum on Thursday, June 26th, from 6-8 PM for a night of pizza, drinks, and kayaking. Organizations throughout Philadelphia that work on environmental justice initiatives will table at this event. Once you had a chance to chat with a few organizations, sign up for one of our four kayaking […]
Can you find the facts, beat false information and escape? Join MediaWise specialists from The Poynter Institute in an interactive escape room game, where you'll build news skills to help you tell fact from fiction. Teams work together to unlock a series of puzzles requiring them to evaluate news sources, identify misinformation, and detect digital […]
Hey Gen Z—Ready to race through history? Grab your bestie and join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10th for Slice of History: A Race Through Time at the Betsy Ross House. It’s part scavenger hunt, part time-travel adventure and all fun. · Form a team of two · Solve clues, crush challenges · […]
Step into a world where creativity takes center stage and the past meets the present! Join us for Art Off The Wall, a bold and immersive art experience like no other. This special summer edition honors Coral Gables' centennial with a vintage-inspired evening featuring: Live Art: Witness talented local artists create masterpieces in real time […]