National History Day Exhibit Showcase

National Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, Washington , DC, United States

In collaboration with the National History Day Organization, the National Museum of American History's three public floors will be taken over by 50 table-top displays created by middle and high school students competing in the 2024 National History Day contest. Students will also present a selection of their own performances between 1 and 5 p.m. […]

Slice of History: Teen Takeover Pizza Party at Idaho State Museum

Idaho State Museum 610 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID, United States

Grab your friends and take over the Idaho State Museum for the night! Eat free pizza, make a craft, complete a scavenger hunt, and learn more about childhood in Idaho throughout time from an exhibit created by the Idaho State Museum GEM High School Interns. Join us to kick off Civic Season 2024! Civic Season […]

Kick-Off to Civic Season District 4 Fish Fry

Stanley United Methodist Church 501 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

We're kicking off Civic Season in Chattanooga with a neighborhood Fish Fry at the Stanley United Methodist Church! This event is open to the public and intended to get District 4 residents ready for the upcoming August and November elections, while highlighting the history of African Americans' struggle for the vote and their civil rights. […]

$4 – $15

The Negro Motorist Green Book Special Exhibit (from the Smithsonian Institution)

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum 441 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

“The Negro Motorist Green Book” looks at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America and how this annual guide served as an indispensable resource for the nation’s rising African American middle class. This special exhibit includes artifacts from business signs and postcards to historic footage, images and firsthand accounts to convey not […]

$10 – $16

Exploring the Declaration – Civic Season Kick-Off Event

American Philosophical Society 104 South 5th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 […]

A Slice of History

Living History Farms 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA, United States

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 […]

$19

History Under the Star Lecture Series: Gender and the Runaway Scrape with Linda English

San Jacinto Monument 1 Monument Circle, La Porte, TX, United States

Before it became the Republic of Texas in 1836, the state of Coahuila y Tejas underwent a bloody revolution that commenced in the fall of 1835 with canon fire at Gonzales, Texas and ended with a decisive victory for Texas forces at the Battle of San Jacinto in April 1836. The "Runaway Scrape," as it […]

$3 – $5

History Under the Star Lecture Series: Gender and the Runaway Scrape with Linda English

San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site 3523 Independence Parkway South , La Porte, TX, United States

Before it became the Republic of Texas in 1836, the state of Coahuila y Tejas underwent a bloody revolution that commenced in the fall of 1835 with canon fire at Gonzales, Texas and ended with a decisive victory for Texas forces at the Battle of San Jacinto in April 1836. The "Runaway Scrape," as it […]

$5

Slice of History: Games, Food, Music

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO, United States

Celebrate Civic Season with a Slice of History: Games, Food, Music at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site! On Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, enjoy an evening with your besties beginning with a photo scavenger hunt on the grounds of the park, followed by a free pizza party and live music […]

Come Visit the Wyoming State Museum Civic Season Festival!

Westby Edge Brewery 714 W 20th St, Cheyenne, WY, United States

Join the Wyoming State Museum along with a collaborative of local and statewide organizations for a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here and where we want to go next. On the main stage you’ll jam out to live music, enjoy an exuberant mini debate organized by Braver Angels, […]

Slice of History

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

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 […]

Naturalization Ceremony

Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The History Center and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will welcome new U.S. citizens during a special Naturalization Ceremony. Families and guests will watch as immigrants become American citizens as part of this pivotal milestone in the naturalization process. The Naturalization Ceremony is open to the public.