The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is releasing "Civics Connects," a free, comprehensive, and classroom-ready resource to help teach middle school students about civics. The program is part of the museum's initiative to engage the public in history and civics in the lead up to America's 250th anniversary.
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Today begins Women’s History Month! Consider becoming a charter member of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Coming March 8: the "first digital exhibition, 'Becoming Visible: Bringing American Women’s History Into Focus,' will introduce you to our work expanding the story of America, by confronting how women’s histories have been recorded and remembered, lost and recovered." https://lnkd.in/gFeYHEMM
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A few weeks ago, our 8th grade students embarked on a transformative trip to D.C. where they reflected on U.S. history with memorable museum and memorial visits. Read more about their trip and reflections from students themselves in the latest blog post at the link below! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #transformativeeducation #DCtrip #classicaleducation #handsonlearning #classicalschool #indyschools #school
Museums, Memorials & Monumental Reflections in the Nation's Capital - The Oaks Academy Blog
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We’re gearing up for our 62nd Annual Meeting! 🤩 The theme for this year’s event is “Becoming Visible: The Importance of Women’s Stories.” We’re looking forward to gathering together, highlighting the past year, and being among the first to hear keynote speaker Elizabeth Babcock, who becomes director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on June 3. Registration is open for the June 20 event, and there are three ways to attend: in person, at our Grand Rapids simulcast, and virtually. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired, informed, and make new connections. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gbGAMgCG #inforum #seewhatspossible #gettherefaster #upcomingevents #womensleadership #becomingvisible #womenshistory
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While museums are institutions preserving history, science, and art, learn about how they strive for diversity and are addressing past wrongs as they redefine culture: https://lnkd.in/eqH8NrAu
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The age-appropriate truth about 9/11 — who did this and why — should be taught in every American classroom. Read more of #911Memorial & Museum President and CEO Elizabeth Hillman‘s perspective in USA TODAY. The context – what transpired before, during and after – matters, and providing the full story is our mission. https://ow.ly/YIOp50Qbif3
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Building relationships are key to a strong community.
President of Coachella Valley History Museum, Rebecca Rizzo, spoke to The La Quinta Rotary Club of the Desert today about our beautiful campus. She's pictured here with Tim Morgan, President of The La Quinta Rotary Club of the Desert. Here's what Rebecca had to say about the experience: "Thrilled to stand before the La Quinta Rotary today and spread the word about the marvels at the Coachella Valley History Museum! Sharing the wonders of one of my favorite places in the valley is truly a privilege. I wholeheartedly align with the Rotary's principle of 'Service Before Self,' and I'm so excited to share this message from a platform that resonates with community and history." #cvhm #CommunityLeaders #indiocalifornia #coachellavalley #laquinta
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Learn about Alexandria's Freedom House Museum, a National Historic Landmark in Old Town, in this powerful piece by Tykesha Spivey Burton in AFAR.
A Lesser-Known Black History Museum Is Getting a Facelift and Deserved Attention
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Deep interaction with Science, Technology and American History enriched by visiting The Museum of Science and Technology, Historical Monuments in Boston-MA.This was my best practical experience. Extraordinary for my education.
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The COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on the importance of arts and culture and its impact on our communities and economy, as well as the under-funding and fragility of the arts/cultural sector. Listen and learn what arts organizations are doing to regain and retain patrons and reinventing artistic engagement https://lnkd.in/gSJJvDJi
Arts for a Better Bay Area State of the Arts Summit – “Economic Recovery in the Arts: Regaining Patrons and Artistic Engagement” Ep 3
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