See how one person used his wealth and influence to benefit his community, and explore how civic participation isn't reserved for just the wealthiest members of society.
While the federal constitution is usually given pride of place in our national narrative, individual state constitutions continue to be the driving force behind our national debates. This exhibition is an invitation to learn how "we the people" are the framers of our constitions.
Join us for a discussion with Caroline Klibanoff of Made by Us and Chabu Kapumba of Civics Unplugged about the upcoming inaugural Civics Season, which launches on Juneteenth and lasts until July 4th. Klibanoff and Kapumba will talk about why the Civics Season is important, and how history and civics resources help us to understand […]
Historically-informed, civic-minded conversations live on Clubhouse!
See the Revolutionary War unfold, from Lexington to Yorktown and beyond, on our animated map. Produced by Wide Awake Films.
We are regularly exposed to the message that in a democracy, such as the United States, our voices matter. We are encouraged to vote—to participate in the electoral process—to be civically engaged. But what does that mean in a climate where so many of us express apathy and distrust in the system? In an increasingly […]
Tea Party Tonight! returns this June with more smart guests, more stupid games, and more Rob Crean. Join us during the all-important corridor between Father’s Day and Independence Day for our third episode. We make no legally binding promises, but it will definitely be the most important and hilarious thing that has ever happened on […]
Becoming US is a new educational resource for high school teachers and students to learn immigration and migration history in a more accurate and inclusive way.
Members of the Continental Congress signaled their intent to sever their political ties to England in 1776. But there was only way for word to reach those who lived along North Carolina’s barrier islands: by boat. The Great 4th Race celebrates the historic voyages that carried the news of the signing of the Declaration of […]
Enjoy the gardens and flowers while meditating on experiencing and sharing joy.
Technology has made it so just about anyone can record a story. But why should we? Check out how and why recording oral histories makes a difference in our communities.
In this activity, you will analyze documents related to immigration in the United States. Then you will determine whether immigration was welcomed or feared by Americans, and to what degree, by placing each document on the scale according to their analysis.