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Civic Season Kickoff: Juneteenth Weekend Celebration in Philadelphia

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. Third St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

From Saturday, June 17 - Monday, June 19, 2023, join the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia to celebrate Juneteenth and explore the continuing struggle for equality for all. At the Museum, visitors can explore the special exhibition "Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia," which examines the life and legacy of free Black […]

$13 – $24

Civic Season Kickoff: Educating the Citizenry

American Philosophical Society Library & Museum 104 S 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We know it is, but why is education important? How does it impact your everyday life? Join the APS for this Civic Season Kick-Off as we learn about Charles Willson Peale and his idea of what makes a good citizen. Discover about the meglonyx jeffersonii, and the great incognitum and what role science played in […]

Free

Civic Season Kickoff Party at Susan B. Anthony Square Park

National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House 31 Madison Street, Rochester, NY, United States

Join us in Susan B. Anthony Square Park to celebrate Civic Season; a new tradition from Juneteenth to July 4th. We will gather to remember the people who changed history for the better and celebrate you, the changemakers of today! Come for light refreshments, time to get to know our staff, and a chance to […]

Free

Civic Season Kickoff: We The People Civics Fair

King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY, United States

King Manor is excited to be participating in this year’s Civic Season programming! Our Civics Fair will include booths from a wide range of local organizations including NAACP, South Queens Womens March, and Girls Be Heard. We will also be hosting crafts sessions in which kids can write with quill and ink, and adolescents and […]

Free

Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States

Join us at The Wright and enjoy several engaging and educational activities. From live singing and storytelling to pony rides and hustle dance classes. We have something for all ages. Come have fun, learn something impactful, and engage with the community in a way that only The Wright can. Entertainment features music by DJ Righteous throughout the […]

Free

Civic Season Kickoff Festival

Wyoming State Museum 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, United States

It takes YOUR story to tell the WHOLE story. Join the Wyoming State Museum along with 10 local and statewide organizations for a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here and where we want to go next. On the main stage you’ll jam out to live music, laugh through […]

Free

Slice of History: Women Like Ike

Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site 609 S. Lamar Ave., Denison, TX, United States

Eisenhower Birthplace is excited to host A Slice of History: Women Like Ike. Throw it back to a 2000s style pizza party while exploring why so many women voted for Ike. Come make “campaign” pins inspired by Ike or featuring something you stand for, take part in throw-back crafts and games, complete trivia sheets to […]

Free

A Slice of History with Kylie McCormick in Wyoming

Wyoming State Museum 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, United States

You might know that Wyoming is The Equality State, but do you know the story behind it? In 1869 Wyoming made history as the first U.S. territory to give women the right to vote. Fifty-one years later, the nation followed Wyoming’s lead. Join us for a late night exploration of history with Kylie McCormick, an […]

Free

Civic Season Kickoff: Taps at the Tower

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening […]

Free

Flag Day Concert

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Join us for a live patriotic music concert from the American Legion Band! This musical revue pays tribute to our nation's flag, which was adopted by Congress on June 14, 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.

Free

Civic Sundays @ CHM | Speak Up and Out Boldly

Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

This session focuses on the civic superpower Amplify. Whether through voice, song, or the arts, amplifiers use their creativity to inspire civic participation. As a journalist and educator, Chicagoan Ida B. Wells-Barnett is the ultimate amplifier! Join us to learn how she inspired action to address the social justice issues of her time in the […]

All CHM Civic Season events are FREE admission days for Illinois residents.

Juneteenth with the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts 1 Museum Drive, Montgomery, AL, United States

The festivities start at 9 AM when the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden gates open to a Second Line-style processional parade accompanied by Jonathan Michael and the G.W. Carver High School band and flag team. Visitors are invited and encouraged to join the processional and can pick up flags and noisemakers at the gates […]

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