Set Up a Civic Conversation with Family or Friends

This small-group discussion topic series encourages informed conversations around complex issues affecting Virginians and Americans. To facilitate these discussions, the Library of Virginia has chosen an accessible film to watch, […]

Summer Camp

National Museum of the Pacific War 311 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX, United States

Step into history at our immersive WWII-themed summer camp, where kids become medics, codebreakers, pilots, and home front heroes. Through hands-on games, missions, and creative projects, campers learn the real […]

Resilience Amid Resistance: Pay As You Can Exhibition Admission

Rocktown History 382 High St, Dayton, VA, United States

Discover history made by students as told by students. This Civics Season, pay as you can to step into Resilience Amid Resistance—a groundbreaking exhibit created entirely by Rockingham County high […]

Pay As You Can

Noon Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Courthouse Steps 101 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg , VA, United States

Join residents of the 18th-century Williamsburg community as they read the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Courthouse and surrounding area.

A Patriotic Celebration

Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau St,, Williamsburg, VA, United States

Many events led up to our nation’s independence, and music told the story as it was happening. Hear a story told by members of the Governor’s Musick, using voice, flute, […]

CW Admission

Lights of Freedom

Palace Green 200 Palace Green St, Williamsburg , VA, United States

As the prelude to the thrilling Fourth of July Fireworks display, our holiday programming concludes with a celebration of the words and music of the American Revolution. Highlights include a […]

America’s 250th Wish Wall in Pittsburgh

Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

You can also share your hope for the United States ahead of its 250th birthday by adding your idea to our pop-up Wish Wall in the museum’s fourth floor Campbell […]

Included with General Admission

On Our 250th Wish Wall with Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Office 350 Third Avenue, Medora, ND, United States

Join us at the office of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in beautiful Medora, North Dakota, to record your wishes on America's 250th anniversary. We especially welcome your wishes related […]

Share Your Civic Success Story

This is your opportunity to have your civic success story featured! We invite young adults (18-29, based in the USA) to submit their stories of making a difference. Tell us […]