Saturday, June 15th from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET Join the APS for this Civic Season Kick-Off as we learn about the Declaration of Independence and reflect on what it means to you. Learn about the differences between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, try your hand at putting back together the preamble of […]
Join us for a pizza party celebrating civic participation! Saturday, June 15 • Noon–1 p.m. Free pizza with General Admission while supplies last TEACHERS ADMITTED FREE ALL DAY! Tour Living History Farms to experience 300 years of Iowa’s history, and learn how make your voice heard for Iowa’s future. We’ll have voter registration forms, info […]
Calling Gen-Z! Get ready for a FREE democratic pizza party at the Indiana History Center. Dive into the heart of responsible citizenship as we unravel the individual’s vital role in shaping our collective destiny. Activities include: - Bite-Size History Chats with Museum Staff - Hands-on historic documents from the Remnant Trust Collection - Voter Registration […]
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. The participants will be able to build community, learn new things, have fun, and […]
The Legendary Ladies are back! The costumed researchers will return on June 22 to portray four women from Western history. Learn about Maude Nelson, inductee into the Women’s Baseball Hall of Fame, Juana Navarro Alsbury, survivor of the Battle of the Alamo, Jessie Benton Fremont, adventurer, author, and wife of John C. Fremont, and Josie […]
Did you know Colorado’s Freedom Memorial is right here in Aurora? Former radio personality Rick Crandall spearheaded the effort to create a place for family and friends to find peace in the memory of lost loved ones and educate all Americans on the loss we share in the name of freedom. Rick will join us […]
Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation. This fast-paced, interactive game allows participants to step into the shoes of the presidential Cabinet, U.S. senators, foreign ambassadors, Native American leaders, members of the […]
Incorporating hundreds of objects, documents, and photographs from JANM’s collection, this exhibition chronicles Japanese American history, beginning in the late 1800s with the early days of the Issei (first generation) pioneers and continuing through the World War II incarceration, post-war resettlement, and the redress movement. Timed, advance tickets are required. No walk-ins admitted. 11 a.m. […]
Developed in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), this timely exhibit provides much-needed historical context following a year that included heated elections, civil unrest, and challenges to our democracy. With rare artifacts, engaging interactives, and immersive exhibit design, the American Democracy exhibit showcases the […]
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.
"You Have to Start a Thing" explores how Tar Heel women and men fought for—and against—woman suffrage in the decades leading up to 1920. It also chronicles the ongoing struggle to ensure voting rights for North Carolinians of color and the (slow) entry of women into positions of political power in our state. The museum […]
Highlighting the experiences of Soldiers, both renowned and lesser-known, the Museum honors the accomplishments, commitment, and sacrifice of those who have served and creates a rich tapestry of history in times of war and peace. Each soldier’s story adds a new thread to the fabric of the American story. Visit in person to learn more […]