A biocube is a fun, informative, and manageable way of exploring the biodiversity in the world around you by focusing on a cubic foot of space. By looking closely and documenting the life in a small area, one can get a better understanding of how different ecosystems are structured and how they function and how […]
On the morning of December 14, 2020, Sandra Lindsay made history. The director of critical care nursing at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Lindsay sat down in front of the media and became the first person in the United States to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. New-York Historical was ready to preserve objects related to that […]
This seven-acre park is an oasis within the City of Alexandria. Dedicated as a memorial to African American contributions to Alexandria’s history, it encompasses the Black Baptist Cemetery established in 1885. Stroll through the park to discover sculptures honoring Alexandria’s African American community and spaces for quiet reflection.
Learn about Alexandria’s African American history from King Street north to Cross Canal with this 1-mile tour. Grab your smartphone and pull up the StoryMap as you walk the trail outdoors along the Potomac River.
We the People, Me the Person is an exhibit focusing on the role of national and local government. The exhibit features content on citizenship, Constitutional Amendments, landmark Supreme Court cases, and women's suffrage. The Museum is free and open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10:00-5:00.
Participa en una exploración en línea de temas clave en estudios sociales, presentando recursos de museos de la institución Smithsonian.
In this collection of oral histories, African American residents of Louisville discuss their history from 1900 to 1940, especially their participation in education, politics, business, and community development.
COVID-19 and the fallout from the 2020 election have exposed the fragility of American democratic institutions and the importance of rebuilding the nation’s civic culture. Should there be a universal expectation of national service for youth? What role should national service play in repairing American democracy and in helping the nation emerge from the pandemic? […]
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.
Explore youth-led organizations focused on the climate crisis and think about how you can get involved.
Explore youth-led organizations focused on the climate crisis and think about how you can get involved.
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.