Civic Season

Explore the "Reflecting Attucks" Virtual Exhibit
2023-05-03 19:22 UTC | Revolutionary Spaces, Boston, MA, United States
Reflecting Attucks is a virtual exhibit that examines the memory of Crispus Attucks, a man of African & Native descent who was the first to die in the Boston Massacre, an event now regarded as the start of the American Revolution. This exhibit is not a biography of Attucks the man. Like many 18th-century figures, he did not leave behind a long paper trail telling his story in his own words. However, we have vivid stories of his actions and the time in which he lived. Reflecting Attucks is a story about how Americans turned the memory of Attucks into a powerful symbol of the courage and sacrifice needed to achieve change.

MLK Shabbat Experience: Visions of Freedom and Justice
2023-05-03 19:22 | The National Museum of American Jewish History, United States
Virtually travel to Philadelphia and visit places of historical significance to the Jewish and Black communities as Rabbi Shira and Reverend Kearney discuss the work of seeking justice, past and future. As has become the tradition for this long-standing event, hear some soul-lifting music from Sixth & I and Turner Memorial AME choirs and listen to an inspiring sermon by Rabbi Shira.

The Trail to Indigenous People's Day
2023-05-03 19:22 | DC Humanities Truck, DC, United States
Take a stroll with Indigenous protestors through this web exhibit highlighting the history of various demonstrations and walks for Native rights on Turtle Island. The exhibit also features short-form oral histories from Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Malcolm X Park (DC) (2020) and virtual self-directed recording and oral history opportunities for those who have participated in walks or protests for Native rights and sovereignty.

Short History Videos about Rhode Island and its State House
2023-05-03 19:22 | Rhode Island Department of State, Providence, RI, United States
Explore this playlist of short videos (most are less than 3 minutes) about RI and its State House. Learn about the signatures of 17th century Indigenous leaders, watch conservators put together a 250 year old copy of the Declaration of Independence, and learn about the RI State House.

Author Talk: Annette Gordon-Reed in conversation with Virginia Prescott
2023-05-03 19:22 | Atlanta History Center, United States
Join Atlanta History Center for a free Author Talk featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed. Dr. Gordon-Reed will be discussing her new book, On Juneteenth, with journalist Virginia Prescott. There will be a recording available on YouTube a few days after the event.

Troublemaker for Justice: The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington
2023-05-03 19:22 | New-York Historical Society, United States
Celebrate Pride month and join us to explore the life and impact of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader and openly gay man. Talk to one of the co-authors of Troublemaker for Justice, Michael G. Long, and dig into Rustin’s adherence to non-violence and civil disobedience, and his belief in the value of community organizing. Also learn how Rustin’s sexuality, was criminalized at the time, impacted his work and legacy.
This event was held on June 6, 2021. To explore now, check out the book Troublemaker for Justice.

Juneteenth with Civics Unplugged and Points of Light
2023-05-03 19:22 | Civics Unplugged, United States
Civics Unplugged and Points of Light are partnering to celebrate the brilliance and beauty of Black history and culture and begin charting the path towards an equitable and restorative future.
We will have a panel featuring civil rights advocates from various intersections to discuss how we can empower youth to address various facets of systemic oppression. The panel will be followed by various breakout sessions focused on celebrating Black culture and taking action to create a more just society.

Seizing Freedom Podcast
2023-05-03 19:22 | Seizing Freedom, United States
Ending slavery in America required so much more than official declarations and battlefield victories.
Freedom gets built up over time—through a billion tiny, everyday acts. It’s there in the chance to enlist and fight for a cause. It’s there in the effort to reunite families torn apart by the cruelty of slave trading. It’s there in the right to learn to read or found a church or decide how you want to make a living. And it’s there in the insistence on the legal recognition of the right to do all these things.
That’s the freedom you’ll hear about on this podcast, and you’ll hear about it directly from the people who seized it. All of the stories on this show are drawn from archives of voices from American history that have been muted time and time again.

Seven Generations of Red Power in New Mexico
2023-05-03 19:22 | Albuquerque Museum, United States
“Seven Generations” illuminates a history of resistance and its ongoing legacy in New Mexico.

Monticello to Main Street Self-Guided Walking Tour
2023-05-03 19:22 | Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello, Charlottesville, VA, United States
Enslaved men, women, and children not only built Monticello; they and their descendants also helped build the city of Charlottesville. This tour is based largely on the research of Monticello historian Lucia “Cinder” Stanton, and shares the stories of free and enslaved African Americans with ties to Monticello who left a lasting impact on Charlottesville history. With courage and perseverance, these individuals navigated the color line and triumphed in creating community despite the harsh realities of racism all around them.

Confederate Monument Interpretation Guide
2023-05-03 19:22 | Atlanta History Center, Atlanta, GA, United States
Interested in the debate about Confederate monuments in the United States? Check out this guide designed by the Atlanta History Center which offers resources about researching different monuments. You’ll learn how to better understand who erected the monument, when, and why, in order to inform thoughtful discussions.

Interpreting African American History: Q & A with Richard M. Josey
2023-05-03 19:22 | Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello, United States
First-person interpretation can help the past come alive, but it can be a heavy responsibility—especially when sharing difficult history. Portraying an enslaved person can be especially challenging, both professionally and personally. Richard M. Josey discusses his years as a first-person interpreter, the lessons he learned, and how he now shares those lessons as a consultant for museums and historical organizations.

Today's Struggle for Racial Equality is Embedded in the Past
2023-05-03 19:22 | Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello, United States
Slavery is fundamental to the American story. Monticello is simultaneously a place to remember, a place to mourn, and a place to inspire change. How can Monticello’s duality – the pain and beauty of one of America’s best-studied and preserved plantations – advance a national dialogue on race? What is the role of cultural monuments and sites in helping Americans learn from the past? Henry Louis Gates, Jr., moderates a discussion with Melody Barnes, Jamelle Bouie, Jon Meacham, and Bree Newsome.

Who's Fourth of July? African Americans and the Fourth of July
2023-05-03 19:22 | Omohundro Institute / Ben Franklin’s World: A Podcast About Early American History, United States
Historians Dr. Martha S Jones and Dr. Christopher Bonner investigate with host Liz Covart what the Fourth of July meant for African Americans in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries on this podcast.

Highlights of the Emancipation and Juneteenth Collection
2023-05-03 19:22 | American Civil War Museum, United States
In honor of Juneteenth, here are a few documents in the American Civil War Museum’s collection associated with emancipation and its celebration, including an illustration from 1877.

Printing the Legend: The Unseen Courage of Harriet Tubman
2023-05-03 19:22 | American Civil War Museum, United States
Join us as we look at the flesh and blood woman behind the legend of Harriet Tubman and celebrate her heroism and achievements.

Attend Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom Weekend
2023-05-03 19:22 | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, United States
Juneteenth is the celebration and commemoration of the freedom in 1865 in Galveston, TX of those who were still enslaved after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in and the Civil War was over. This program will bring to light the work toward freedom of the men and women across the U.S. since then and underscore the importance of the celebration of Juneteenth and freedom in the United States.

Student Publications on Racial Injustice and Social Change
2023-05-03 19:22 | Society of Undergraduate Humanities Publications, United States
In June 2020, members of The Yale Historical Review (YHR) founded The 1701 Project, an initiative on racial injustice and social change. Although unrelated, we draw inspiration from Nikole Hannah-Jones and her colleagues’ examination of slavery’s legacies in The 1619 Project. The 1701 Project (a nod to the year of Yale’s founding) analyzes our university’s and our nation’s racist histories through an ongoing series of articles, interviews, and art. We have extended this conversation beyond New Haven, partnering with publications from other institutions across the country. This coalition, titled Of Many Strands (the name borrowed from the epilogue of Ralph Ellison’s The Invisible Man), has to create a central online repository for our journals. The 1701 Project and Of Many Strands seek to foster dialogue about our history in order to change our society today.

The Life of Israel Gillette Jefferson
2023-05-03 19:22 | Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello, United States
Monticello Guide Sam Saunders looks at the life of enslaved personal servant Israel Gillette Jefferson and shares the momentous events in his life, such as the passing of Thomas Jefferson, his subsequent sale and separation from his first wife and children, and his move as a free man to Ohio where he became a deacon and treasurer of Eden Baptist Church in Pike County.

On Juneteenth, with Annette Gordon-Reed
2023-05-03 19:22 | Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello, United States
Join us on Tuesday, June 15th at 1 pm for a livestream celebrating Juneteenth, the national holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States, with Pulitzer-Prize winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed. Dr. Gordon-Reed will discuss her new book, On Juneteenth, a story that blends personal essays and historiography to speak to the significance of Juneteenth in American history.

John Lewis on "All Men Are Created Equal"
2023-05-03 19:22 | Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello, United States
On April 13, 2015, Rep. John Lewis, congressman and civil rights activist, gave the keynote address at Monticello’s Founder’s Day ceremony. After the ceremony, Lewis discussed his visit and what it meant to be awarded the 2015 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership.

Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
2023-05-03 19:22 | American Independence Museum, NH, United States
Did the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution give all people the same rights? This might be a children’s story, but there are a lot of interesting questions to consider here – and ways for you to add your voice.

1619 vs. 1776: Debating Our Nation's Origins
2023-05-03 19:22 | New American History, United States
There has been much debate since the release of the 1619 Project – this learning resource sets aside partisan politics and asks students to explore both sides of the issue and draw their own conclusions.

Realizing the Promises of the Declaration of Independence
2023-05-03 19:22 | Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello, United States
Monticello’s Director of African American History Niya Bates discusses the descendants of Monticello’s enslaved community and their struggle over generations to make real the promises of the Declaration of Independence.

30th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
2023-05-03 19:22 | The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, United States
You can look forward to an opportunity to celebrate the resilience, strength and excellence of the Black community! Look for more details on https://www.amistadcenter.org/
Saturday at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Main Event 6:30 to 7:30 pm, DJ After Pary 7:30 to 8:30 pm. All Virtual.

Virtual Group Visits to Japanese American National Museum
2023-05-03 19:22 | Japanese American National Museum, United States
Explore and engage in conversations surrounding JANM’s collections using video conferencing technology. Virtual Visit fees start at $125.00 for up to 30 participants. Fee waivers are available for Title I schools and groups demonstrating financial need.
Available for students in grades 1-12 and College/Adult/Senior groups. Virtual Visit options vary by age group. Available by reservation only. Virtual visits must be booked three weeks in advance.

The 9th Annual Freedom Seder Revisited: Stories Through the Years
2023-05-03 19:22 | The National Museum of American Jewish History, United States
This annual event is inspired by the original 1969 Freedom Seder, where hundreds of people of all backgrounds gathered to explore and celebrate freedom in the context of the Civil Rights Movement on the third night of Passover and the one-year anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination.
Typically an in-person event at the Museum on Independence Mall for 300 participants of all faiths, races, and beliefs, the tradition continues virtually in 2021 with the re-airing of a beautiful selection of stories and performances presented at this signature NMAJH event since its inception in 2013, interspersed with live commentary. Each story offers a unique perspective on the meaning of freedom in America today.

Slavery, Wealth Creation, and Intergenerational Wealth in Boston
2023-05-03 19:22 | Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA, United States
From the 17th century to the 21st, enslavement—even when it took place outside of Massachusetts—shaped the province and the state in significant ways. It was and has been central to creating wealth: family fortunes, institutional endowments, and public budgets in Massachusetts have benefited from its spoils. This panel explores the Commonweath’s connections to slavery and the trade of enslaved people, the wealth—and the poverty—enslavement created and bequeathed, and how the legacies of enslavement are reflected in injustices that haunt Massachusetts to this day.
This five-part series was developed by the Northeastern University School of Law Criminal Justice Task Force. It is hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society and sponsored by a number of Boston-area organizations.

Learn the story of Frank Sandoval in WWII (Documentary)
2023-05-03 19:22 | Fourth Wall Films, United States
Learn about the experience of Frank Sandoval, a Mexican-American soldier in World War II, through his letters home to his family in the documentary film “Letters Home to Hero Street.”
“Letters Home to Hero Street” is a film and teaching resource included on PBS LearningMedia. The resource is designed for grades 9-13+. Viewers can spend 25-minutes watching the documentary only, or up to 50 minutes exploring the additional resource for more information and activities.

Hero Street: Tanilo's Story
2023-05-03 19:22 | Fourth Wall Films, United States
Tanilo Sandoval, from Hero Street, USA in Silvis, Illinois, took his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to honor his two brothers who died serving during WWII. He reflects on their hard work, poverty, service as Mexican-Americans in the U.S. military, and love for their country.
