The Declaration of Independence asserts that ‘all men are created equal’ and are endowed with certain unalienable rights - ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’. When those words were written, over 52 percent of Williamsburg’s population was enslaved. This is a special release of “Created Equal,” a museum theatre exploration of African American perspectives […]
Experience the story of LGBTQ+ Coloradans, from fighting for equal rights to celebrating community, in a new exhibition coming to History Colorado. For more than two years, museum curators have collected oral histories, photos, and historical artifacts from Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community. This exhibition will dive deep into the struggles and successes of LGBTQ+ Coloradans and […]
In 2021, the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress presented a series of exciting conversations to explore the nation’s civic life and ways that people from all political beliefs and social causes can build a stronger, more resilient democracy. Each conversation in the "Our Common Purpose" series was facilitated by Kluge Prize winner Danielle […]
Civic life encompasses the infinite ways that people may connect and contribute to their community and society: from voting in an election or organizing a neighborhood block-party, to standing up for a just cause or supporting arts in our parks. For some time, however, many facets of civic life have been in decline. This conversation […]
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.
Gaspee: The Spark that Ignited the American Revolution is an exhibition at the RI State Archives that explores the attack on the HMS Gaspee, a British revenue schooner, through eye-witness accounts and period testimonies. The attack and its aftermath were a key catalyst for events that followed, including the Boston Tea Party, and eventually, full-scale […]
When we talk about renewing our social, emotional and spiritual life, we are really talking about our mental health. Our mental health is tied to what we think about ourselves, how we connect with our family and friends, and if we feel like we belong. It is about our thoughts, feelings, and memories along with […]
"Becoming Weatherwise: A History of Climate Science in America" is an exhibition at the American Philosophical Society's Museum. It explores the questions and methods that have driven the study of weather and climate in the Western world from the mid-eighteenth century through today. The exhibition highlights the importance of work by amateurs and professionals who […]
First published in 1943, this classic memoir by well-known Filipino poet Carlos Bulosan describes his boyhood in the Philippines, his voyage to America, and his years of hardship and despair as an itinerant laborer following the harvest trail in the rural West.
No-No Boy tells the story of Ichiro Yamada, a fictional version of the real-life “no-no boys.” Yamada answered “no” twice in a compulsory government questionnaire as to whether he would serve in the armed forces and swear loyalty to the United States. Unwilling to pledge himself to the country that interned him and his family, Ichiro […]
From the Los Angeles Times, “Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — the joys, the complications and everything in between. In each episode hosts Jen Yamato, Johana Bhuiyan, Tracy Brown and Suhauna Hussain of The Times invite special guests to share personal stories and unpack identity on their own terms. They explore […]
We are participating in the Civic Season ideal by offering a free 4-day workshop to educators in the Greater Cincinnati area. Participants will experience some of our current field trip offerings first-hand, showcasing different grade levels, engage in discussion with museum educators on teaching “hard history” topics, and collaborate with K-12 colleagues. Days 1, 2, […]