This series of blog posts tackles common myths and misunderstandings related to the history of the Civil War era, including the story of the Confederate Flag and the myth of Black Confederates.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the executive director of the Foundation, Patrick Madden and Dr. Anna Naruta-Moya, project director of the Indigenous Digital Archive, discussed a terrific new online resource, DigiTreates. This project—a collaboration between the National Archives, National Archives Foundation and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC)—has made 374 Native […]
A virtual talk with Claudio Saunt, author of "Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory."
Join Atlanta History Center virtually as we honor Black innovation, creativity, and activism throughout the entire month of June 2021. From discussions exploring the lives and experiences of perseverant African-American figures like civil rights leader C.T. Vivian, to a deep dive into historic locations in Atlanta’s African-American community, check back often to discover curated resources […]
This week in History Club on Clubhouse, we welcome back the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and the "Made By Us" project for a Civic Season conversation. Civic Season uses history to invigorate civic participation and civil dialogue between the holidays of Juneteenth and July 4th. This week we'll as how the histories of […]
We support everyone engaging in the Civic Season! Join our team at New American History as we explore local museums and historical sites, share and engage in dialogues both face to face and online, and encourage others to become a part of America’s future via civic engagement and exploration of the past as we prepare […]
Curious about Global Civics? Join the World101 team for a night of trivia and be entered to win prizes! The event is from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 29th.
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.