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At-Home Learning: The Constitution at Work: Elementary Edition
Learn, via analysis of primary source documents, about the content, impact, and perpetual relevance of the U.S. Constitution to the daily lives of American citizens. For grades 4-6, 45 minutes.
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At-Home Learning: Decoding the Declaration
During this program, students will analyze the Declaration of Independence through different lenses, examining it as an artifact, as a primary source, and as a persuasive text. For grades 6-12, 45 minutes.
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The Women’s Fight: The Civil War’s Battles for Home, Freedom, and Nation
In "The Women’s Fight," Thavolia Glymph examines women's roles and lives in the Civil War.
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The Rule of Five: Making Climate History at the Supreme Court
In "The Rule of Five," Richard J. Lazarus tells the story of how an unlikely team of lawyers and activists won the most important environmental case ever brought before the Supreme Court.
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Washington, DC, Premiere of "Nomad" by Werner Herzog
We present the Washington, DC, premiere of Werner Herzog's film "Nomad," inspired bu Bruce Chatwin's passion for the nomadic life.
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Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Story time is for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. The theme for January is Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
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What Remains: Bringing America’s Missing Home from the Vietnam War
Sarah E. Wagner tells the stories of America’s missing service members and introduces us to the scientists and others who seek to bring the missing back home.
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Harriet Tubman Tribute and Performances
Join us for a special tribute to the amazing Harriet Tubman: spy, scout, U.S. Civil War nurse, abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor, and woman suffrage supporter.
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World War II Code Girls: What’s in a Name?
Cara Moore Lebonick takes you through the process of tracking down “Code Girl” personnel records and deciphering what they can reveal.
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Washington’s End: The Final Years and Forgotten Struggle
In "Washington’s End," Jonathan Horn tells the story of George Washington’s final years.