Civic Season

Feast of Reason
2025-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | South Street Brewery, 106 West South Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join us in downtown Charlottesville at South Street Brewery for an afternoon of food and discussion. Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s legendary dinner parties—where great minds gathered to exchange ideas over food and drink—the Feast of Reason is a unique guided conversation dedicated to intellectual exploration, civil discourse, and the pursuit of knowledge. After getting your food and beverage, sit down with friends, old and new, and engage in conversation using our new conversation card deck. Dialogue about civics is the goal! Here, everyone shares ideas and learns from one another.
Registration is free and food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Class Action: Education and Opportunity in the Nation's Capital Exhibit Opening
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | DC History Center, 801 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001, United States
A family-friendly, interactive exhibition, “Class Action: Education and Opportunity in the Nation’s Capital” showcases the ways in which DC parents, students, teachers, advocates, and activists have fought for educational equality for Black children in the District for over two centuries.
The story of education in DC will be told through a variety of images, text, oral histories, and interactive elements. Visitors will find old-fashioned chalkboards, a library nook, costume locker, and playful vintage furniture. School-related props will take adults down memory lane and introduce children to classroom staples from yesteryear.

1836 Town Hall Meeting
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie Museum, United States
Come see Civic Duty in action as the community members of 1836 Prairietown are come together at the schoolhouse to discuss a problem that needs to be solved.

Stealing the Night: An Underground Railroad Presentation
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Recreation & Parks Admin Building, 6800 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
There was a train that travelled at night… and it carried passengers to Freedom! The underground railroad in Virginia and across the South had many heroes who saved countless lives. The legacies of the conductors and passengers will be explored and remembered in this free 1-hour presentation. Check out the exhibit Un/bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865 before or after the program. For more information about this event, email sch107 @ henrico.gov.

Hands-on History: Pride is a Revolution
2025-06-28 13:00 - 2025-06-29 01:00 (America/New_York) | King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, 11432, United States
Join us this Pride Month on June 28th from 1-4 PM for a Revolutionary Activity! Printing posters was essential for mobilizing patriots during the Revolution. Now, almost 250 years later, we will be block printing to create posters that can be used at Pride Marches and beyond!
This program is a Slice of History event, part of Civic Season, FREE and open to the public!
Please note this event will use dyes that can permanently stain clothing.

"Pride is a Revolution:" Block Printing Poster Event
2025-06-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, 11432, United States
Join us this Pride Month on June 28th from 1-4 PM for a Revolutionary Activity! Printing posters was essential for mobilizing patriots during the Revolution. Now, almost 250 years later, we will be block printing to create posters that can be used at Pride Marches and beyond! This event is FREE and open to the public!

Waste as Art: Excavating Future Futures Through Multiple Perspectives
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Grounds for Sculptures, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ, 08619, United States
Billy Dufala’s Future Futures, one of the five monuments featured in the temporary exhibition Slow Motion, is both a public sculpture and a material commodity. The monument is made of thirty-six bales of aluminum scraps, each of which were diverted from landfills by human hands for future use. The bales are arranged into one large rectangular block, staged for viewers to draw connections between the artwork and everyday life, to reflect on extractive economies and practices, and to contemplate the life cycles of aluminum. But how else might we make sense of Future Futures in multiple, vastly different contexts—from the art museum to the landfill? This program is a conversation featuring an artist, an anthropologist, and a historian to highlight the multiple possibilities and perspectives for decoding Future Futures—Billy Dufala (artist and creative director of Recycled Artists in Residency), Robin Nagle (professor at New York University), and Paul Farber (founding director of Monument Lab). By bringing a diverse roster of thought partners together, this period offers a myriad of insights, new directions, and collaborations are bound to emerge.The conversation will be moderated by Slow Motion’s curator, Patricia Eunji Kim.
Cost of Talk Only: Free with admission, Free for members

Film Screening: Fannie Lou Hamer's America
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | America’s Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
Join us for a powerful screening of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America, a documentary that brings the voice of a civil rights legend to the forefront — raw, unfiltered, and more relevant than ever. Through archival footage, the film paints a vivid picture of her fight for justice, equity, and dignity in the face of deep systemic oppression.
We will screen this important film on June 28th at 1 PM at the museum. After the screening, stay for a discussion where we will unpack the film’s impact and explore what Hamer’s legacy means today.
This event is part of ABHM’s Civic Season programming and screening is included in price of admission ($7).

Civic Season: Red, White, and Decorate
2025-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | French Legation State Historic Site, 802 San Marcos St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Red, white, and blue – oh my! Just one week after the 4th of July celebrating the United States’ independence is Bastille Day, a French holiday (and French Legation tradition) that commemorates the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution. Help the French Legation get in the celebratory mood with fun DIY decorations and learn how to make them for your own 4th of July celebrations!
The French Legation State Historic Site will provide all supplies to make red, white, and blue tissue paper garland for both the French Legation site and for you to take home.

Oral History Workshop
2025-06-28 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, 1050 Monticello Loop , Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join historians from Monticello’s Getting Word Project for an educational workshop that explores the practice of oral history – one of the many tools that historians at Monticello use to tell an honest and full history.
Participants will gain practical guidance and tools on how they might engage in oral history in their own communities and families, documenting stories, memories and traditions.

Party with Us
2025-06-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Museum of Us, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, CA, 92101, United States
Join the Museum of Us to celebrate Pride with the San Diego Public Library and special guests, Queens from The Haus Of St. James! Registered guests enjoy free admission and activity stations.

Athens Queer Space Tour
2025-06-28 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Memorial Hall, 101 Sanford Dr, Athens,, GA, 30601, United States
Celebrate Pride Month with a 2-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history, led by local guide Rin Gunn. Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped queer life in Athens. Highlights include Memorial Hall, Church Bar, and other community landmarks.
To support Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s ongoing work, $5 from each ticket sold will be donated directly to APQC.
$20 per person. This tour is offered Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, in June.

Athens Newcomer Day
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Athens Welcome Center, 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Newcomer Days are welcoming, low-pressure events designed to help new Athens residents connect with local history, community resources, and one another. Each event includes refreshments, a tour of the historic Church-Waddel-Brumby House, brief presentations from local government agencies, and a hands-on activity where participants design and create their own hand-stamped tote bag to take home.

Tour of Frankfort Cemetery's Artists and Writers
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Frankfort Cemetery, 215 E Main St, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Explore Kentucky’s literary and artistic heritage through a guided tour of historic Frankfort Cemetery. From poets like Theodore O’Hara and Robert Burns Wilson, to artists like Paul Sawyier and Joel Tanner Hart, we will discuss the lives and legacies of those who have shaped Kentucky’s cultural landscape. Join us afterwards in the Research Library to view selections from our archives related to these famous figures! Tour begins at Daniel Boone’s grave in the Frankfort Cemetery and finishes at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.

Slice of History: Trivia Saturday at Gunston Hall
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | George Mason’s Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA, 22079, United States
🍕🧠 Trivia + Pizza = The Perfect Summer Saturday! 🧠🍕
Join us at Gunston Hall as we kick off Civic Season with a fun-filled Trivia Saturday in the beautiful Riverside Garden as part of our Summer Saturdays series! 🌿☀️
Join us and our friends from District Trivia and History Made By Us for an afternoon of challenging questions, delicious pizza, and great company. Grab your friends and test your knowledge across pop culture, history, sports, literature, and more!
✨ Bonus Round: Special trivia inspired by George Mason himself — you might just learn something new!
Saturday, June 28
Trivia runs from 1 PM to 3 PM. Drop by and play a round or stay for the whole game! Enjoy pizza and snacks while you play.
Looking for something else to do? Summer Saturday is an all-day event! Come early or stay late from 10 AM – 4 PM to check out our exhibits, take a tour of the Historic Mansion, explore our grounds, or play 18th century games like 9 Men’s Morris or Hoop & Stick.
Tickets are included in the price of admission- $10 per person. Bring school supplies to benefit our drive for the Lorton Community Action Center and receive a discount! Check out our website for suggested items to donate.

Sublime Narrative of Self Emancipation: An Artist Conversation with Curlee Raven Holton and Dr. Ashley Jordan
2025-06-27 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Join us for an engaging conversation with artist Curlee Raven Holton, Dr. Ashley Jordan (CEO, African American Museum in Philadelphia), and David Brigham (Librarian and CEO, Historical Society of Pennsylvania), as they explore the intersection of art, history, and social justice. Holton serves as the 2025 Artist in Residence at Historical Society of Pennsylvania. His new artist book, The Sublime Narrative of Self Emancipation, draws from HSP’s abolitionist collections and the rich traditions of Black spirituals. This dialogue will highlight the enduring legacy of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society and Holton’s creative response to archival stories of resistance, resilience, and liberation that continue to shape our understanding of freedom and community today.

Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia in Ann Arbor
2025-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Ann Arbor District Library: Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Enjoy a slice of pizza while you put your history knowledge to the test! Compete in a round of history trivia for a chance to win some retro Ann Arbor District Library swag!

LVA On the Go at Poquoson’s Picnic in the Park
2025-06-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Library of Virginia, VA, United States
Engage with community and family history and learn about Library of Virginia resources by visiting our On the Go vehicle at Picnic in the Park, Poquoson’s 50th anniversary celebration. Library staff will provide genealogy help, assist with Library account registration, and share information about our resources like Virginia Untold: The African American Narrative database and VirginiaChronicle.com, which provides access to over 4 million newspaper pages.

Pizza on the Prairie: College Edition
2025-06-27 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie Museum, United States
Bring your friends and come join Conner Prairie in celebrating the fifth annual year of Civic Season with our first installment of “A Slice of History” sponsored by Gen Z organization, Made by Us! You are invited to come socialize, network, and share your thoughts on America 250th with a classic pizza party! The first ten participants to register will receive free admission to Conner Prairie including a balloon ride.

Artist Led Exhibition Tour: Living Without the Gods
2025-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | South Asia Institute, 1925 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join us for an artist-led gallery tour of our first floor solo exhibition “Living Without the Gods” by Chicago-based South Asian American artist Shaurya Kumar.
Kumar is an artist of recollection who immerses himself in memoirs and imagery of history, context and time. His body of work addresses the transposition of artifacts from their original contexts due to the effects of urbanization, colonialism, or time. During the tour, Kumar will discuss each piece in the exhibition and the ideas they explore in detail.

Pearl Meets Jody Rogish
2025-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Meadow Farm Museum, 3400 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
Puppet Pearl the sheep wants to know more about local government. Jody Rogish, the supervisor for the Tuckahoe Magisterial District, will read a story and talk about what the board of supervisors does, what being a member of the board is like, and answer questions from the audience. Information: sch107@henrico.gov

Native Americans in the Nation’s Capitol
2025-06-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, 20510, United States
Join us for a free three-part program:
First, watch a documentary clip about Navajo Code Talkers from World War II. We will discuss their legacy, including the Congressional Gold Medal recognition many decades later.
Then, examine an 1836 Cherokee petition protesting the New Echota Treaty, which ceded Cherokee land to the U.S. government. Learn more about how the 1st Amendment right to petition has influenced Congress and key political decisions.
Last, take a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol focused on the ways America’s depictions of Indigenous peoples in Capitol art has evolved over time.

Resistance and Freedom in Richmond’s Court End
2025-06-27 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | John Marshall House, 818 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Step into Richmond’s Court End and uncover the powerful stories of urban slavery, resistance, and resilience. This guided tour begins at the John Marshall House and continues to the White House of the Confederacy, offering a glimpse into 19th-century life and the fight for emancipation. A first floor exploration of both houses will be included.

Comedy and Conversations
2025-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Margaret Mitchell House, 979 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
On Thursday, June 26th, 7:30pm-9:30 pm, Comedy and Conversations returns! This is a program created by Munir Meghjani and David Perdue (not that one) that uses humor to shine a light on serious or under-explored topics. They recruit talented local comedians and subject matter experts to share their knowledge with you—and maybe make you laugh along the way.
Atlanta History Center is partnering with the program to host a night on the women’s suffrage movement in Georgia. We will hear from some funny comedians, discuss what you were (or weren’t!) taught in school, and the successes and failures of the fight for the right to vote.
Doors open ay 7:00 pm- event starts at 7:30!

Washington Takes Command
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hillard Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
Two hundred and fifty years ago, in June 1775, George Washington took command of the newly formed Continental Army. What made him qualified? His experiences during the French and Indian War prepared him for leadership in the Revolution. Historian Bert Dunkerly will explore Washington’s challenges and lessons learned and how he applied them as the nation’s first military commander. Information: den63@henrico.gov

Democracy Under Construction
2025-06-26 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82001, United States
Learn about democracy, one Jenga block at a time.
Ever wanted to chat about civics and democracy with your friends, but never had a chance to do so? With Democracy Under Construction: The Game, you will have fun while digging into the ups and downs of democracy in Wyoming!
Democracy Under Construction is a Wyoming Humanities program to help Wyomingites better understand the history and current issues impacting democracy in the U.S., with emphasis on how journalism shapes our nation’s democratic state. It explores partisanship, civility, and Americans’ ability to think critically about social and political issues.
Free book included! All attendees who register and attend the event will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Please register here: https://forms.gle/TyCv7fL1EQcmNNNTA

Art Off the Wall in Miami
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
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 and interact with them as they share the inspiration behind their work.
Vinyl Beats: Groove to retro sounds spun by vinyl DJs, setting the perfect vibe for a centennial celebration.
Vintage Cocktails: Savor curated drinks that pair perfectly with the evening’s nostalgic aesthetic.
Interactive Activations: Enjoy photo-worthy moments, unique installations, and centennial-inspired creative surprises throughout the Museum.
Why Attend?
Art Off The Wall is more than an event—it’s a celebration of art, music, and community that bridges Coral Gables’ vibrant history with its modern arts scene. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a music lover, or simply looking for a unique night out, this event is the perfect way to:
Celebrate Coral Gables’ Centennial in style
Explore local talent and witness art come alive
Connect and network with fellow creatives, collectors, and professionals

Slice of History: A Race Through Time in Philadelphia
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street , Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
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
· Visit iconic historic sites
· Meet a Founding Father (and yes, a Founding Mother too)
· Top it all off with pizza and beer in our charming courtyard
This isn’t your average history lesson. It’s fast-paced, slightly competitive and a whole lot of fun, with great prizes on the line.
Start in the Betsy Ross House courtyard to grab your first clue, then get ready to race!
Tickets are $60 per team of two which includes entry, challenges, pizza, and beer. Reserve your spot now at historicphiladelphia.org

Operation: Is this Legit?
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | DC Public Library, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
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 manipulation techniques before time runs out. Use your mis- and disinformation busting skills to escape the misinfo-room!
This program will be held on the rooftop, weather permitting.

Pizza and Paddling at the Seaport: A Slice of Philly's Environmental Justice History
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
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 slots or grab a slice of pizza and a beer! We will also have a station to learn about the history of environmental justice in Philadelphia and how you can get involved.
This is a meet-up for young adults ages 18-30. This event is pay what you can, but we suggest you register early.
Registration link: https://2137a.blackbaudhosting.com/2137a/Kayak-and-Pizza-Night. You can also click the “Explore” button above to register.
Please contact Ruth Freer with any questions at rfreer@phillyseaport.org.
