Explore the Contested Franchise Exhibit
American Civil War Museum , United StatesThis exhibition explores voting rights in the Civil War era and how the 15th Amendment changed everything, but did little.
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This exhibition explores voting rights in the Civil War era and how the 15th Amendment changed everything, but did little.
First Book and Pizza Hut's Empowering Educators program is a series of free resources designed to support educators in helping their students engage in effective, courageous conversations about race and […]
A highlight of the Center for Women’s History, Women’s Voices is a multimedia digital installation where visitors can discover the hidden connections among exceptional and unknown women who left their […]
During World War II, the United States government forcibly removed over 120,000 Japanese Americans from the Pacific Coast. These individuals, two-thirds of them U.S. citizens, were sent to ten camps […]
The Sangamon County Historical Society (SCHS) was created in 1961 to preserve county history through publications, tours, donations, programs, and special projects. Join SCHS president Stephine Martin as she discusses […]
Juneteenth also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, is Friday, June 19, a holiday that is arguably as important to our nation as the Fourth of July, since it commemorates […]
Join the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies for a special presentation and discussion on Abraham Lincoln's political rival, Stephen A. Douglas. Reg Ankrom author of "Stephen A. Douglas: The Political […]
Atlanta History Center and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate, are pleased to host an evening with Adrian Miller, aka The Soul Food Scholar, in celebration of Soul Food Month and the release […]
One way families can connect with the past and mark the Civic Season together begins with talking about historical events and concepts related to the celebration. Talking about the Civic […]
American Conversations is an essay contest open to residents of Founders' Place Historical District, Inc. between the ages of 17 - 29. This is our second year to participate in […]
Utilize the interactive map to learn about the locations and operations of Ohio Valley businesses that fed, clothed, transported, and processed the products of plantations in Kentucky and down the […]
An animated series highlighting women who organized their communities to make change. Their work improved healthcare, working conditions, government support, and literacy.