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Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour

Monticello (Thomas Jefferson Fdn) 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, United States

On July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In preparation for the 250th anniversary in 2026, Monticello’s new Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour explores their complicated relationship. Visitors will learn how Jefferson and Adams became allies in 1776, bitter rivals in an age of […]

See the Monticello website for pricing, including a college discount.

Slice of History Pizza Party & Tour a Historic Virginia Site

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA, United States

Slice of History: Pizza and History Friday, June 20 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Celebrate #CivicsSeason with (free!) pizza and history! Join us for a special open house at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, a site with a profound legacy of transformation. Take a self-guided tour Learn how Woodlawn, a former plantation once part of […]

Free

Tavern Ga(y)mes Night: Pride Edition

Gadsby's Tavern Museum 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Join the Office of Historic Alexandria for a Pride edition of Tavern Ga(y)mes Night! Learn about 18th century clothing and gender performance, participate in Drag Trivia, play games, and enjoy snacks and beverages from the cash bar! Tickets are $10 and available online at shop.alexandriava.gov. A brief presentation and a game of Jeopardy start around […]

$10

Music Under the Star: The Tiarras with Llamativa

Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 N. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States

Join us at the Capitol Mall Amphitheater for an evening of lively performances by Llamativa and The Tiarras. Music Under the Star (MUtS) returns to the Bullock Museum this summer with four nights of electrifying performances in the Capitol Mall Amphitheater. Experience this free outdoor summer concert series from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every […]

“Let’s Go Birding Together” (LGBT) Walk

Conner Prairie 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, United States

Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) walks are for everyone who loves birds and the outdoors. We welcome those who identify as LGBTQ, allies, families, and anyone who wants to enjoy an outdoor experience that is inclusive. We're flocking together with community partners for a guided bird stroll before the museum opens for the day. Some […]

Free event, Registration Required

The Emancipated of Woodland Cemetery Tour

Woodland Cemetery 2300 Magnolia Road, Richmond, VA, United States

This specialized tour of Woodland Cemetery will focus on the formerly enslaved interred in this historic post emancipation uplift cemetery in eastern Henrico. In honor of Juneteenth, we will delve into the lives who achieved freedom after a life of bondage and went on to shape and influence Richmond into the vibrant area that we […]

Juneteenth Bike Tour: Greensboro Civil Rights Protest Across the Decades

Greensboro History Museum 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC, United States

From the 1937-38 Carolina Theatre boycott to the 1960 Sit-ins and into the 21st century, the Gate City is home to many important protest actions. This year’s Juneteenth Bike Tour visits civil rights protest sites around Downtown Greensboro to explore how people have marched and organized against inequality. Join us on an easy guided tour […]

“Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration”

Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th Street, Suite 290, Oakland, CA, United States

Activist and filmmaker Chizu Omori with JAMP presents “Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration.” The two-day conference, held June 21-22, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in Oakland’s Chinatown, will feature speakers and workshops focused on Japanese American history. Speakers include: Frank Abe, Julie Abo, Jeff Burton, Rob […]

$5 – $21

Balboa Park Women’s History Walking Tour

San Diego History Center 1649 El Prado, SAN DIEGO, CA, United States

Come along on a free 1-hour guided tour that honors the incredible women, including Kate Sessions, "the Mother of Balboa Park," who helped shape Balboa Park and San Diego’s vibrant history. This tour begins at the Bea Evenson Fountain on the east end of the Park at 10 AM.

Reading Frederick Douglass Together

Hale Farm 39 Hale St. , Beverly, MA, United States

Join us on the grounds of Hale Farm—where multiple people were once enslaved—for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass’s powerful 1852 speech, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Part of the statewide Reading Frederick Douglass Together initiative, this event invites participants of all ages to reflect on the meaning of freedom, justice, […]

Buds, Birds, and Butterflies Walk

Monticello 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Join Monticello’s expert Gardens and Grounds team on a guided, family-friendly nature walk in the rarely-explored meadows of the Monticello mountaintop. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff will lead you through diverse habitats, highlighting the variety of butterflies, birds, and wildflowers that thrive in our local area. Whether you're a budding naturalist or simply looking to […]

See Monticello's website for family-friendly pricing.

Community Helper Day

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

Learn about helpers throughout our community. Local groups will provide information about their organizations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Explore the principles of civic engagement in action through the support these groups provide to our region.

The event is free with the cost of admission to the museum.
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