What lessons might we learn from the stories of the families of the victims, survivors, and witnesses of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire? The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire prompted many legislative and workplace-related reforms that still help keep workers safe. But there is also the human side of the story which, like most tragedies, can often get […]
“The Good Fight: Oklahoma City Sit-Ins” tells the inspiring story of the Oklahoma City sit-in movement, which started in 1958. You’ll learn how students used non-violent protests to help end segregation in public places (like restaurants) across Oklahoma. It even includes interviews with sit-in participants! Best to access this resource on desktop (not mobile).
You will analyze historical records of the House and Senate to understand the sequence of steps in the legislative process.
In this activity, you will examine the impact of westward expansion and settlement on Native American communities following the Civil War. You will explore a variety of documents to get a sense of the issues faced by Native Americans due to settlement and U.S. Government Indian policy.
This two-day symposium and keynote presentation brought together scholars, educators, and museum professionals from Japan and Hawaiʻi to discuss the challenges of developing exhibits with controversial or highly sensitive content on historic events and related issues. Explore photos, programs, and interviews from the symposium here. Presenters reflected on their experiences working in museums, cultural centers, […]
January 1, 2018 marked the 155th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. See how much you know and learn more along the way.
Every chapter in the history of criminal justice and incarceration in the United States has a few pages written about Sing Sing Prison. The 1825 Cellblock is a rare example of the architecture of confinement. Despite many attempts to demolish this monumental landmark, the massive stone walls have survived.
What is the role of art as we get out the vote and build larger movements for change? In this national conversation with engaged artists held on October 29, 2020, hear about the importance of voting in both local and national elections, using art to challenge and shift culture, and how we build powerful—and beautiful—movements. […]
Delbert Richardson and his national award-winning American History Traveling Museum, The Unspoken Truths, is coming to MOHAI for Juneteenth! This exhibit is presented in four sections: Mother Africa, American Chattel Slavery, The Jim Crow Era, and Still We Rise.This special exhibit is on view at MOHAI Friday, June 18–Monday, June 21, 10 am–5 pm, in […]
Hear from Lisa Kay Solomon, designer in residence and lecturer at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) as she discusses designing the U.S. presidency and shaping the future.
This collection of reflections and resources offers to point the audience toward several important works that we find useful and accessible when talking about the social unrest begun in 2020. We believe that we all have a place in an alive and evolving history, and this historical resource list and subsequent discussions can help us […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans have experienced increased racism and hate crimes. While these incidents of increased prejudice and violence occur today, they reflect a long history of how power, prejudice, and public health have intersected throughout American history. Viral Histories shares conversations with community leaders combating racism while serving on the front lines […]