What are the responsibilities and opportunities of citizenship in our republic? Do we all have the same rights as citizens? Do we all view citizenship the same way? Watch a panel discussion between prominent voices in national affairs as they examine American citizenship. Panelists Cora Masters Barry, Founder and CEO of the Recreation Wish List […]
Learn about different women who made an impact on Western Pennsylvania. Journalist Nellie Bly traveled the world in a record-breaking 72 days. Musician Mary Lou Williams introduced new audiences to the world of jazz. Activist Daisy Lampkin battled for equal rights for women and Civil Rights for all. Filmmaker Lois Weber became America’s first woman […]
Two years into the American Civil War, it still isn’t clear who is “winning”. Civilians both above and below the Mason-Dixon are contemplating the cost of the conflict. Join us as we explore the response of regular people to the burdens of war.
These Try Think events are opportunities for small groups of diverse voices to speak and be heard. Each conversation will be led by a thoughtful facilitator, to help to create a space where we feel valued as full people. Each conversation topic is inspired by a Value of Hawaiʻi Hulihia essay, which can be read […]
Collective protest, in addition to being a constitutionally protected right, is a fundamental and enduring part of American life and culture. This panel revisited a conversation held at the MHS in 2018 that explored the ways in which protest has been used to highlight injustice and change the citizenship rights of certain groups. In the […]
Explore youth-led organizations focused on the climate crisis and think about how you can get involved.
On November 21, 1922, the first woman took the oath of office to serve in the U.S. Senate. That milestone event opened the door for other women to follow. To date, 58 women have served in the Senate. Long before that milestone, however, women had already left their mark on Senate history. In fact, women […]
With and without the vote and throughout American history, young people have been a force to be reckoned with as they take action and stand in support of the issues that matter most. The Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It) video series from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History shares 10 stories […]
Meet and learn more about Madam C.J. Walker, an early advocate who sought equality for African Americans. At the end of the program, A’Lelia Bundles, Madam C.J. Walker’s great great granddaughter, will lead a question-and-answer session.
Meet and learn more about Madam C.J. Walker, an early advocate who sought equality for African Americans. At the end of the program, A’Lelia Bundles, Madam C.J. Walker’s great great granddaughter, will lead a question-and-answer session.
On November 21, 1922, the first woman took the oath of office to serve in the U.S. Senate. That milestone event opened the door for other women to follow. To date, 58 women have served in the Senate. Long before that milestone, however, women had already left their mark on Senate history. In fact, women […]
On November 21, 1922, the first woman took the oath of office to serve in the U.S. Senate. That milestone event opened the door for other women to follow. To date, 58 women have served in the Senate. Long before that milestone, however, women had already left their mark on Senate history. In fact, women […]