Training: How to Host a Conversation About Race
2022-06-22 09:00 UTC | Living Room Conversations, United States
We’re providing a 1-hour training with a 15 minute Q&A on how to host conversations about race using our conversation model.
In this training, we will:
-Offer basic tools and understanding to empower you to organize your own Living Room Conversation
-Go over common pitfalls we might run into engaging in conversations about race
-Invite you to share your motivation and plans to host/organize
-Have time for Q&A with our trainers

Presidents in Pop Culture: Reverence, Respect, Ridicule
2022-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Smithsonian Associates, United States
Every president is the central player in the drama called America, and it’s increasingly crucial for presidents to generate a positive image in popular culture. But the respect and even reverence that once surrounded the presidency have seriously eroded, replaced by skepticism, cynicism, and often ridicule, making governing all the more difficult.
Veteran White House correspondent, historian, and author Ken Walsh presents an overview of how the presidency and presidents, both real and fictional, are portrayed in the movies, news media, social media, and on television entertainment programs such as “Saturday Night Live,” late-night talk shows, and “The West Wing.”
Walsh looks at how the presidents who are portrayed the most positively in popular culture—who participate in and understand it—sometimes can bond strongly with the public and are the most effective leaders. Of course, some fail, and he also turns his eye to them. Among the presidents in the pop culture spotlight are Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden.

How Conversation Can Be a Civic Action: An Instagram Live Conversation with BridgeUSA
2022-06-23 18:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Niue) | Made By Us x BridgeUSA, United States
Can conversation be a civic action? Join Made By Us and BridgeUSA for this Instagram Live discussion, where we’ll explore how something as simple as a conversation can pave the way for active citizenship. If you’re looking for something to do this Civic Season or just want to engage with someone who has a different perspective, having a conversation is the perfect way to get started.

North Carolina Special Edition: Durham Royal Ice Cream Parlor Sit-In
2022-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, 27605, United States
Speakers: Mrs. Mary Clyburn Hooks and Ms. Virginia Williams
On June 23, 1957, Rev. Douglas Moore of Asbury Temple Methodist Church led six young African Americans into Durham’s segregated Royal Ice Cream Parlor. The group entered the “Colored” entrance at the back of the restaurant and proceeded to the White section, where they sat down and ordered ice cream. Denied service, the protestors refused to leave. They were arrested and fined $10, plus court fees. The Royal Ice Cream sit-in provoked controversy in not only the White community; it created a huge uproar among Black citizens, many of whose members viewed the protesters not as freedom fighters but as troublemakers. Although the sit-in did not receive a lot of support, it did help inspire future protests, including the Greensboro F. W. Woolworth store lunch-counter sit-ins. Join us on the 65th anniversary of the Royal Ice Cream Parlor sit-in, as two of the protestors share their memories of that historic day.
Mary Clyburn Hooks is a native of Monroe, North Carolina. As a young woman, she moved to Durham, hoping to acquire an education and work in a more progressive town. After participating in the sit-in, Hooks married and started a family. She attended North Carolina College at Durham (now North Carolina Central University), before settling in New Jersey. Virginia Williams came to Durham from her home in rural Northampton County, seeking employment. After attending a political meeting, the two young women felt compelled to take part in the upcoming protest. Following the events at the Royal Ice Cream Parlor, Williams participated in other Durham demonstrations. She retired from a long career in food services and still resides in Durham.

Art Chat @ 5
2022-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Niue) | National Museum of Women in the Arts, DC, United States
We invite you to jumpstart your weekend with art: every Friday at 5 p.m. (ET), join the National Museum of Women in the Arts educators for informal 45-minute art chats about selected artworks from NMWA’s collection. Each week a new sampling of artworks will be considered. You can even enjoy your favorite happy hour drink or snack during the sessions.
It’s simple to participate:
Check out this week’s artworks—to be announced!
Complete the registration request form for Friday’s video call.
The week of the program, keep an eye out for an email that provides further information. The first 45 registrants will receive a meeting link; others will receive notification that the program is full.
If you received the meeting link, hop online and follow the instructions to join the conversation Friday at 5 p.m. (ET).
Questions? Email education@nmwa.org.
Image: Graciela Iturbide, Mujer Ángel, Desierto de Sonora (Angel Woman, Sonoran Desert), 1979 (printed 2014); Gelatin silver print, 16 x 20 in.; NMWA, Gift of Cindy Jones; © Graciela Iturbide, Image courtesy of Throckmorton Fine Art, NYC

Troublemakers: The Story of Land Art
2022-06-24 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | Utah Film Center, Liberty Park, 600 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84105, United States
Troublemakers unearths the history of land art in the tumultuous late 1960s and early 1970s. The film features a cadre of renegade New York artists that sought to transcend the limitations of painting and sculpture by producing earthworks on a monumental scale in the desolate desert spaces of the American southwest. Today these works remain impressive not only for the sheer audacity of their makers but also for their out-sized ambitions to break free from traditional norms. The film casts these artists in a heroic light, which is exactly how they saw themselves. Iconoclasts who changed the landscape of art forever, these revolutionary, antagonistic creatives risked their careers on radical artistic change and experimentation, and took on the establishment to produce art on their own terms. The film includes rare footage and interviews which unveil the enigmatic lives and careers of storied artists Robert Smithson (Spiral Jetty), Walter De Maria (The Lightning Field) and Michael Heizer (Double Negative); a headstrong troika that established the genre. As the film makes clear, in making works that can never be possessed as an object in a gallery, these troublemakers stand in marked contrast to the hyper-speculative contemporary art world of today.
Using original footage produced with helicopters and rare re-mastered vintage footage from the period, Crump’s cinematic journey takes viewers on a thrill ride through the most significant land art sites in California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, an immersive and physically transportive experience that movie goers will not forget.

Craftivism: Make Your Protest Patch
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Niue) | The Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia, 116 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
The art of protest. The Carpenters’ Company and CraftNOW Philadelphia will host a Saturday morning event at Old City Phialdelphia’s Art in the Age. We will briefly discuss the history and importance of craft to American protest and resistance movements. Following an interactive discussion, participants will be instructed on how to make their own protest patches. This activity will be suitable for all ages and crafting skill levels, and will allow participants to choose to create a patch for a cause of their choice. This event will provide light refreshments.

Beneath the Floorboards: Whispers of the Enslaved at Marlpit Hall
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | New Jersey Historical Commission, 137 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ, 07748, United States
Save the date for a special Juneteenth event sponsored by the Monmouth County Historical Association and the New Jersey Historical Commission. Beneath the Floorboards is an exhibition telling the stories of the enslaved African Americans who once resided at Marlpit Hall. This event will expand upon the exhibition’s narrative to explore the lives and experiences of enslaved people in Monmouth County and New Jersey at large, with curator-led tours of the exhibit, a panel of speakers, and cultural programming. Light refreshments will be provided.
Guests are invited to stop in at any time during the day’s programming. Free limited parking is available on site. The NJ Transit Middletown – New Jersey Station is located one half mile from Marlpit Hall.

The Art of Protest
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Niue) | The Carpenters’ Company of the City & County of Philadelphia, 116 North 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join the Carpenters’ Company and CraftNOW for a special Saturday morning crafting program on June 25th. Local artist and lecturer at the Weitzman School of Design and Lincoln University Heather Raquel Phillips will facilitate a hands-on workshop in subverting tropes of advertisement/sports culture into agents of social change. Participants will design and make an individualized pennant that expresses a topic or opinion that is important to them and represents their beliefs and values. It’s a fun and engaging way to celebrate the freedom of expression that’s such an important part of our democracy.
This event will be held just a few blocks away from Carpenters’ Hall at our neighbors’ Art in the Age. Light refreshments will be served, and each ticket purchase includes two drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are included).

Underground Railroad Experience
2022-06-25 10:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Niue) | Spring Hill Historic Home, 1401 Springhill Lane NE, Massillon, OH, 44646, United States
Take an inspiring trip back in time to the year 1821, as you travel in a walking drama with historic characters who welcome you as a freedom seeker. Learn about escaping the realities of slavery and Spring Hill Farm’s role in the Underground Railroad. This event features five live performances at 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm and 3:15pm. Along with the performance, explore information and activities by other local Underground Railroad sites, Spring Hill house tours, exhibits, concessions, and more.
Tickets are $13/adults, $10/students (7-17) & seniors (60+).

Kroger Symphony on the Prairie: ISO Classical Favorites
2022-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Join the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for the summer debut of our classical series concerts at Conner Prairie! We’ll take you on a whirlwind trip around the globe with selections from Ravel’s Bolero, Bizet’s Carmen, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, and many more.

Smithsonian Summer Sessions: Inspiring Civic Engagement
2022-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Smithsonian Institution, United States
How can educators of all disciplines prepare students to be active and informed participants in a democracy? Join us this summer to explore this question through the lens of six Smithsonian collections! Register for our free five-day virtual Summer Sessions and join an online community of educators across the country. Discover how museum objects can help learners explore the challenges and opportunities of living in a democracy and inspire civic action.
Dates: Monday, June 27 – Friday, July 1

GenZ: Stewards of Democracy
2022-06-27 17:00 (Pacific/Niue) | National Archives Foundation, DC, United States
To continue our celebration of Civic Season, join the National Archives Foundation in conversation with GenZ staff from museums and historical sites from around the country to discuss key moments in our nation’s past that have meaning to them and how their generation is mobilizing to learn from the past, take action in the present, and shape the future of public institutions, politics and policy. Our panelists will share their experiences working for museums and cultural institutions and how other young adults can connect with these institutions to learn from trusted sources about current and historical issues.

Community Mural Unveiling in Salt Lake City
2022-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Better Days, 444 E. 600 S., Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, United States
Join Sema Hadithi, Better Days, and Wasatch Community Gardens for a mural unveiling at Richmond Park! The mural, by Brooke Smart with a community-driven design process, depicts 4 Black women who lived and worked the neighborhood at different points in Utah history. The finished creation will be unveiled at 6 pm on June 27 as the last event of the official Juneteenth Utah celebrations. After the unveiling ceremony, storytellers and displays will share the legacies of these influential women who have shaped the place we call home.
Bring your blanket and lawn chairs and join us for an evening of food, friends and fun!
We thank the Utah Division of State History, the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, and the Salt Lake City Arts Council for their financial support of this project.

Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: African Americans at the Ballot
2022-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join the History Center for a panel discussion that will explore the history of voting rights in conjunction with the Civic Season theme of “Rewind, Reflect, and Reimagine.” Dr. Ray Block of Penn State University will discuss voting history in Pennsylvania, from state jurisdictions under the Constitution, to the 15th Amendment, through today. Civil rights activist Annie Pearl Avery will reflect on her time as project director of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee in Hale County, Texas, and Selma, Alabama, while moderator Miracle Jones of 1Hood Media will examine current voting rights issues. The program will be offered both in-person and virtually. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required.

Virtual Session: Los Angeles, An Emerging Megalopolis
2022-06-28 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Smithsonian Associates, DC, United States
Bill Keene, a lecturer in history, urban studies, and architecture, examines developments from the 1930s onward that shaped Los Angeles as a magnet for population migration and a major center of industry.
Emergent airplane manufacturing during the 1930s established the foundation for the explosive growth to meet the demands of WWII. Shipbuilding, aircraft production, and other wartime industry enabled Los Angeles to become a leading industrial area in the postwar period.
During the 1930s, motion pictures and radio became factors in the daily lives of millions. With the development of television, Hollywood became a presence in most homes, further enhancing the visions of the Southern California filled with endless sun, beautiful beaches, and playgrounds of the glamorous.
The postwar boom brought more than a million new residents to Los Angeles alone, seeking the lifestyle seen in the movies and TV and briefly experienced by the GIs who came through on their way to war and those who came to work in industry supporting the war effort.
Along with new population, new challenges emerged or resurfaced. Air pollution became a major problem, shadowing Sunny California’s image. Racial tensions grew. The city saw the expulsion of Japanese residents in 1942 and major outbreaks of violence across the decades, from the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 to the Los Angeles Riots of 1992, with racial issues remaining a problem today.
Keene also traces how during the same period, Los Angeles emerged on the national and world stages as a major force economically and culturally. That status was reflected in the development of institutions including the County Museum of Art, the Norton Simon and Getty museums, and the Music Center (with its Disney Concert Hall), and the major-league baseball, football, and basketball teams that call it home.

Try Think: About Civic Love
2022-06-29 16:00 (Pacific/Niue) | Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, HI, United States
Try Think: About Civic Love #1
What is your favorite kitchen smell?
What makes you feel safe?
Have you lived in a place long enough to see it change? What did the change look like?
Is it possible to fall in “civic love” with someone? What happens if and when you do?
On Wednesday June 29th we invite you to participate in a Try Think experiment: building meaningful connections through small-group conversation. Together, we will be exploring the 36 Questions for Civic Love Toolkit created by some amazing heartfelt community builders at the National Public Housing Museum. All are welcome, and come ready to share and listen and learn together.
Register for this event HERE.
Learn more about our friends at the National Public Housing Museum and more about the 36 Questions for Civic Love via their website at www.nphm.org

Come Discuss the Electoral College and Alternatives
2022-06-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Deliberations.US, MI, United States
Deliberations. US is a non-partisan organization dedicated to reinvigorating our democracy through fostering civic engagement and learning among America’s college students. By engaging America’s youth in fact-based, nonpartisan and balanced deliberations, we’ll foster informed opinions, advance communication and critical thinking skills, reveal common ground, and bring democracy back to the people.
Please join our online deliberation on the Electoral College to discuss -with people of differing views- the questions raised about how we elect our president, and how it might be different! To do so sign up for Kazm, our free online video chat platform, and then select a deliberation event in which to participate. After registering for a deliberation event, you will be sent an email with a link to the event and a brief survey on the Electoral College with some short videos to watch prior to the event embedded. At the time of the deliberation event, you will enter a Deliberations.US room in Kazm for an hour-long discussion on the Electoral College. The deliberation is organized into sections that first introduce the Electoral College then examine three potential reforms of the Electoral College. Our deliberations can accommodate any number of participants and through breakout rooms allow all participants the opportunity to speak, listen, and learn from people of diverse views and backgrounds. At the end, we will collect the participants’ views again.

Chosen Ancestors Texas Tarot Tour
2022-06-30 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Democrasexy, 909 Navasota Street, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Learn about three Texas foremothers who shaped history and how to connect with your own chosen ancestors using the wisdom of the tarot.
About this event…
We have Barbara Jordan to thank for the first minimum wage law in Texas.
We have Sarah Weddington to thank for arguing and winning Roe v. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ladybird Johnson was a powerful force behind the scenes pushing for passage of the Civil Rights Act.
This tour will begin at the Texas State Cemetery, continue on to the Ladybird Johnson special exhibit at the LBJ Library and conclude with happy hour at Scholz Garten, a historic pub and storied gathering place for Texas politicians.
We will learn more about the lives of these incredible women and, using the archetypes of the tarot, apply lessons from their stories to our lives today.
Go home with ideas on how to select and connect with your own chosen ancestors.
Tour price includes:
Transportation via private coach
Admission to the LBJ Library
Your own “Chosen Ancestors” kit including a crystal and journaling prompts
Hosted by Becky Bullard, founder of the creative civic engagement organization Democrasexy. Becky was also co-host of the Texas politics podcast The Rabble.

Are Traditions Echo Chambers? An Instagram Live Conversation with The Conversationalist
2022-06-30 18:00 UTC | Made By Us x The Conversationalist, United States
Some traditions are cultural and patriotic – but do they keep us in an echo chamber, afraid to break out into new ideas? Whether holding parades on the Fourth of July, watching commercials during the Superbowl, or gathering for Thanksgiving dinner, how might we evolve our traditions to align with a changing country while still preserving our national practices? Join us for this discussion on Instagram Live!

Smithsonian Secretaries: 175 Years of Challenges and Achievements
2022-06-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Smithsonian Associates, United States
In its 175-year history, the Smithsonian Institution has had just 14 secretaries. Who were these men (yes, all were men) and how did they interpret founder James Smithson’s mandate for the increase and diffusion of knowledge? What challenges have they had to overcome or accept?
Historian Pamela Henson of Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, who specializes in the Smithsonian’s institutional history, focuses on five leaders who have left the largest imprints.
In 1846, Joseph Henry, a Princeton physics professor, was elected the institution’s first secretary. He held the post for 32 years—the longest of any Smithsonian leader. Notable achievements of Spencer Baird (1878–1887) include the creation of the U.S. National Museum, Astrophysical Observatory, and the National Zoo. Alexander Wetmore (1945–1954) guided the institution through World War II and brought in the National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. S. Dillon Ripley (1964–1984) added new museums, new research institutes, and cultural heritage centers, some far from Washington, D.C., and changed the composition of the staff to include women and minorities in positions of authority. (Ripley can also be thanked for the creation of the Smithsonian Associates.)
Henson concludes with a look at Lonnie G. Bunch III, the current—and first African American—secretary, and how he is shaping the future of the institution, which holds two new museums: the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Join Henson as she traces the stories of these leaders, who guided the Smithsonian’s growth from its beginnings in the Castle to its present international scope encompassing 21 museums with holdings of 155 million objects, a world-class zoo, 8 research institutes, 3 cultural centers, and an ever-expanding educational mission.

Glorious 4th, 1830s Style
2022-07-01 10:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie will look at how Hoosiers in the 1830s celebrated the Fourth of July. Military veterans will be honored in a presentation by the White River Guard Militia, plus the dedication of a new flag with a 26th star to celebrate the addition of Arkansas to the Union, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Glorious Fourth will also explore how other groups of people such as African Americans and Native Americans viewed July 4th through history, and how Independence Day is not a day of Independence for all Americans.

Fourth of July Weekend Celebration
2022-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. Third St., Philadelphia, 19106, United States
From July 1-5, 2022, join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for Independence Day special events and activities for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance over Fourth of July weekend. Explore what freedom means to you and consider how you are carrying forward the Revolution’s promises of liberty and equality.
Special Exhibit: Liberty: Don Troiani’s Paintings of the Revolutionary War
Onsite (Patriots Gallery) & Online | Daily
The Museum’s special exhibition, now open through Sept. 5, 2022, immerses visitors in the dramatic and research-based works of nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani to bring the compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events of the American Revolution to life. Don’t miss a 10-minute, in-gallery talk at the new “Brave Men as Ever Fought” painting. Liberty is now available as a virtual tour where you can immerse yourself in 360-degree panoramic gallery images, high-resolution photos of the art and artifacts, and a guided audio tour.
Revolution Place
Onsite (lower level) | Daily, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Museum’s family-friendly discovery center, Revolution Place, will be open daily to explore the Museum’s lively, diverse Old City neighborhood during the 1700s through hands-on exploration in four key recreated historical environments, including a military encampment, a tavern, a home, and an 18th-century meeting house. Don’t miss themed crafts and activities!
Walking Tour: Revolutionary City
Museum Neighborhood | Daily, 2 p.m. | Additional Ticket Required
Join an educator to explore our Revolutionary neighborhood and imagine what life was like in the 1700s. This one-hour guided tour covers about a mile and stops outside iconic sites including City Tavern, Independence Hall, and Carpenters Hall to discuss the experiences of everyday people in the Revolutionary era.
USCIS Naturalization Ceremony
Onsite (Liberty Hall) | July 1, 10 a.m.
Welcome dozens of new American citizens from across the globe during a naturalization ceremony hosted by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Museum’s Liberty Hall.
10-Minute, In-Gallery Talk: The Promise of Equality
Onsite | Daily
Join a Museum educator in the Declaration of Independence gallery to discuss the promises of the Declaration and how different people, like Elizabeth Freeman and William Findley, seized the opportunity to advocate for equal rights in 1776 and afterwards. Plus, learn more about the connections between these Revolutionary-era events and figures to later movements advocating for equal rights in America.
Stories on Deck: Life at Sea
Onsite | Daily
All hands on deck on the Museum’s replica sloop! Join a Museum educator for a story about what life was like at sea during the Revolutionary War.
Discovery Cart: Season of Independence
Onsite | Daily
Join a Museum educator to learn more about the spread of support for American independence through the colonies from January 1776 through the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. Plus, don’t miss our in-gallery touchscreen and online interactive exploring the spread of support and to encounter the perspectives of real men and women on all sides of the debate.

NLM Presents: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
2022-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19106, United States
Join us for a celebration of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness all holiday weekend. Explore our latest exhibitions and take part in special activities for all ages that invite us to reflect on how we can live up to our revolutionary ideals. Snap a selfie in front of our very own replica Liberty Bell – as close as you can get to the original! – and make a donation to the Museum’s Annual Fund for a chance to ring it yourself.

MyImpact Challenge Virtual Civics Fair
2022-07-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bill of Rights Institute, 1310 North Courthouse Rd. #620, Arlington, 22201, United States
What are you doing to support your communities? Come meet youth who are leading change in business, charity and government! On Friday, July 1 at 1:00 PM Eastern, The Bill of Rights Institute will host our virtual National Civics Fair to celebrate the winners of the first annual MyImpact Challenge civic engagement contest. Attendees will hear from project winners, BRI President David Bobb and special guest speakers. Join us for this exciting tribute to civic engagement, civil discourse, and the things that bring Americans together!

A Star-Spangled Symphony from the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
2022-07-01 19:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Niue) | Colonial Williamsburg, Palace Green St., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Enjoy the Virginia Symphony Orchestra on Palace Green. Featuring the best of stirring American audience favorites, traditional spirituals with soprano and the 55-piece orchestra.

Can public lands help to unite a divided America?
2022-07-01 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | Utah Film Center, Liberty Park, 600 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84105, United States
New eye-opening feature documentary The Ground Between Us explores the public lands debate in a unique way; presenting the reality of the people who live and work on public lands, but hold vastly different connections and perspectives. Through these stories, co-directors Zeppelin Zeerip and Galen Knowles ask: “Can public lands help to unite a divided America?”
Since 2017, public lands throughout America have faced unprecedented threats. Bears Ears National Monument was shrunk by 85%, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was opened to oil exploration, and the Elliott State Forest in Oregon was nearly privatized. Throughout this, Americans from both sides of the political spectrum have stood up and made their voices heard in support of protecting these areas.
The Ground Between Us follows the key issues of the public lands debate through the eyes of three families. In Alaska, an indigenous tribe are claiming back their culture; in Oregon, meet a family with a long history of living and working in the forests as loggers, and in Utah, a family of ranchers hailing from the old west are bringing up a new generation to appreciate the lands that are such an integral part of their lives. These families embody the conversations and points of view that are so important when debating American citizen’s rights to public land. But despite their differences they have one thing in common: their love and commitment to the public lands that they call home.

Independence Day Weekend
2022-07-02 09:30 - 2022-07-03 17:00 (Pacific/Niue) | The Fort Ticonderoga Association, 100 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga, NY, 12883, United States
Celebrate freedom with Fort Ticonderoga! The year is 1777 and America is consumed in the labor of liberty. Join the Northern Department of the Continental Army in the fight for freedom, to keep the great fortress of Ticonderoga from falling into British control.

Glorious 4th, 1830s Style
2022-07-02 10:00 (America/New_York) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie will look at how Hoosiers in the 1830s celebrated the Fourth of July. Military veterans will be honored by a presentation by the White River Guard Militia, as well as a dedication of a new flag with a 26th star to celebrate the addition of Arkansas to the Union, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Glorious Fourth will also explore how other groups of people such as African Americans and Native Americans viewed July 4th through history, and how Independence Day is not a day of Independence for all Americans.

Guided Tour: George Washington in Western Pennsylvania
2022-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Learn about fascinating stories of Pittsburgh history and enhance your museum experience on a Guided Tour at the History Center. On July 2, museum docents will lead a special tour of the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation and Clash of Empires exhibitions to discuss George Washington’s Pittsburgh and Western Pa. connections. Visitors must sign up for Guided Tours at the admissions desk prior to each tour.
