This Civic Season, Hull-House Museum will partner with the Chicago History Museum and Made By Us to present: Civic Stories, Civic Songs. At this community-building event, we will gather to eat, sing, and share stories of civic engagement. We’ll be led in collective song by Chicago-based musical ensemble Vision the Rhythm and hear stories of […]
In partnership with Generation Serve, an organization dedicated to engaging children, young adults, and families in volunteerism and community service, the French Legation State Historic Site will be hosting a clay pinch pots volunteer day in preparation for Texas Archaeology Month. Volunteers will be able to build community, learn new things, have fun, and partake […]
Celebrate the season of civic engagement between Juneteenth and July Fourth at the Greensboro History Museum. On Saturday June 22, from 1-3 pm, living history interpreters will share stories from the NC Democracy: Eleven Elections exhibition. Free, family-friendly program. Join us for history in first person.
During this year’s Civic Season at CHM, the Museum will serve as a space to help Chicagoans connect with their community, build new skills, and provide a roadmap to future community participation so we may all be more informed and engaged citizens. Activities include hands-on arts and crafts with local teaching artists, facilitator-led exploration of […]
The art of conversation is lost, the practice of compromise has eroded how can we as a society embrace better conversations? Is our current state our new normal, or can we find a role or need for the common good? Join us for lunchtime Better Conversations at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum! The […]
Civics is the realm of rights and obligations of citizens in a society; it’s what allows each of us to be well-informed and active participants in our democracy. Learn about different paths to civic engagement from a panel of experts on media, politics, non-profit organizations, communicating, legislating, rule-making, and protesting. Whether you're a knowledgeable civic […]
It’s time to rethink what it means to rally! Amid our divisive politics, we need a space that builds us up, not further divides us. That empowers citizens of all ages to step forward together. That restores a sense of possibility and hope as we seek to make a difference in our local communities. So […]
Make a change in your community and learn about it at the same time. Tour some of Aurora’s oldest buildings, the Gully house and the Round Barn and join us in cleaning up the historic site. Whether you want to improve your community, learn about local history or just take a walk, this is the […]
During this year’s Civic Season at CHM, the Museum will serve as a space to help Chicagoans connect with their community, build new skills, and provide a roadmap to future community participation so we may all be more informed and engaged citizens. Activities include hands-on arts and crafts with local teaching artists, facilitator-led exploration of […]
This rarely seen 1985 American Playhouse television adaptation of Genny Lim's ground-breaking play Paper Angels directed by John Lone, features an all-star cast in searing performances by Victor Wong, Beulah Quo, James Hong, Joan Chen and Rosalind Chao and others. After the film screening will be a Q&A with Genny Lim, playwright of the award-winning […]
Celebrate Pride and the long history of LGBTQ+ community by bringing your picnic blanket to the Longfellow House lawn! This collaborative event will highlight LGBTQ+ history with Queer History tours and activities, lawn games, community organizations, catered refreshments, and music. This is a free, all-ages event! Rain date July 7.
A July 4th event that envisions our country in 2054. Featuring futuristic funk from DJ Eric and our annual chalk art competition, enjoy complimentary crafts, games and activities focused on our capability to shape the future of our world. Breck Create is proud to incorporate Civic Season into our summer offerings and annual festivities. Civic […]