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The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives.
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Klan War: Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle to Save Reconstruction
Author Fergus Bordewich and Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan will discuss how President Ulysses S. Grant battled both Southern enemies of Reconstruction and Northern conciliators.
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National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Deborah Sampson
Come learn about Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight in the American Revolutionary War.
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Defiance of the Patriots: The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America
Benjamin L. Carp's new book tells the full story of an iconic episode in American history—the Boston Tea Party—exploding myths, exploring the unique city life of 18th-century Boston.
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The Race for America: Black Internationalism in the Age of Manifest Destiny
R. J. Boutelle will discuss what Manifest Destiny meant for African Americans.
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National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet James Monroe
Meet James Monroe, lawyer, U.S. diplomat, and Founding Father, best known for drafting the “Monroe Doctrine,” which is the U.S. policy toward the Western Hemisphere and turns 200 this year.
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Our Promise: 100 Years of the American Battle Monuments Commission
"Our Promise" is a documentary film that honors both the sacrifice of the fallen and the dedication of the American Battle Monuments Commission to fulfilling its unique mission.
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Unsung Patriots: African Americans in America’s Wars
POSTPONED - A rescheduled date will be posted at a later time. Eugene DeFriest Bétit describes the significant role and contributions of African Americans to every war in American history.
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“Civics for All of US” Teacher Workshop - Teaching the 14th Amendment
This interactive workshop for educators will feature a seminar discussion of the revolutionary qualities of the 14th Amendment.
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Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment (Grades K–2)
During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms.