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SUMMARY:Freedom of Assembly in Focus: Teaching Civic Argument Writing with Primary Sources
DESCRIPTION:Preview the National Liberty Museum’s year-long exploration of Freedom of Assembly with an engaging professional development workshop designed for educators. In collaboration with the Philadelphia Writing Project\, a member of the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Consortium\, this session explores strategies for teaching civic argument writing using primary sources. Participants will delve into the National Liberty Museum’s new content and analyze Library of Congress primary source documents to investigate how freedom of assembly has been enacted or restricted—especially in the lives of young people. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussion\, educators will learn practical methods for integrating civic argument writing into their classrooms\, supported by a co-curated collection of curricular resources. \nPennsylvania educators are eligible for 3 hours of Act 48 credits. Certificates of completion will be provided for educators from other states\, as needed. \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nPop-Up Gallery Tours & Networking Reception  |  4 pm – 5 pm \nConnect with the NLM education team and fellow educators while enjoying complimentary refreshments and exclusive pop-up tours of the museum\, including a behind-the-scenes look at our installations. \nWorkshop with Philadelphia Writing Project  |  5 pm – 6:30 pm \nDiscover new\, engaging techniques for integrating primary sources into civic argument writing lessons and gain access to a robust set of classroom-ready resources. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/freedom-of-assembly-in-focus/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T023042Z
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SUMMARY:Flame Forum
DESCRIPTION:Illuminating bold ideas. Sparking open dialogue. Igniting new possibilities.\nJoin us for the inaugural Flame Forum\, the culminating event of the National Liberty Museum’s Year of Free Speech Speaker Series. Many people talk about wanting to see more civil discourse\, yet we know we think differently from one another – sometimes vigorously. What keeps us connected when we disagree so deeply? \nThis unique forum features a distinguished panel: Jim Campbell (Alliance Defending Freedom)\, Robert Corn-Revere (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)\, and Jonathan Friedman (PEN America)\, moderated by Debi Ghate (National Liberty Museum). These leaders represent organizations with very different missions and\, at times\, publicly opposing stances\, yet they share a vital commitment: upholding and protecting our First Amendment freedoms. Together\, the panel will explore what freedom of speech truly means – in action and in principle – within a pluralistic society. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a bold\, thought-provoking dialogue among some of today’s most influential voices. \n  \nTICKETS \n$25 General Admission \n$10 National Liberty Museum Members \n$5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \n$0 Virtual Admission (Livestream link will be emailed 1 hour prior to event) \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n5:00 pm Doors open\, with access to all NLM galleries \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \n  \nLead support for NLM’s community initiatives\, including the Free Speech Speaker Series\, by
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/flame-forum-2025/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
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SUMMARY:Keystone Connections: Pennsylvania’s Civic Legacy From the Founding Era to Today
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Professional Development Workshop for Pennsylvania Educators Hosted by PA Civics \nThis summer marks the final countdown to America’s 250th birthday—and Pennsylvania is at the heart of the story. Educators are invited to gather virtually with peers and civic leaders from across the Commonwealth for a day of professional learning that bridges past and present. As we stand on the threshold of this historic milestone\, we’ll explore Pennsylvania’s enduring civic legacy—from its founding-era ideals to its role in shaping American democracy today. \nThrough engaging scholar talks\, hands-on primary source workshops\, ready-to-use classroom tools\, and inspiring examples of student voice in action\, this workshop will spark ideas for how to bring America 250 into your classroom. Together we celebrate the Revolutionary spirit that started here—and empower the next generation to carry it forward. \n  \nWITH THE NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM \n12 pm – 1 pm  |  Classroom-Ready Resource Showcase \nDiscover tools you can take straight into the classroom. This showcase features civics lesson plans\, election education materials\, and student engagement resources from civic education providers. Educators will hear directly from teachers on how to implement these resources\, from judicial literacy to civic identity-building.\nPresenters: Committee of Seventy\, More like US\, National Constitution Center\, Center for Civic Education\, Generation Citizen\, National Liberty Museum \n1 pm – 2 pm  |  Student Voice Spotlight: Inspiring Civic Engagement \nIn this session highlighting student-led civic initiatives across Pennsylvania\, learn from young changemakers and the educators who support them. Hear from organizations and educators all working to empower students to lead with knowledge and purpose.\nPresenters: Center for Civic Education\, Generation Citizen\, National Liberty Museum\, PA Youth Vote\, PA Chamber Foundation\, Women and Girls Foundation \n  \nFor more information and to register\, visit Event – Keystone Connections: Pennsylvania’s Civic Legacy From the Founding Era to Today | Constitution Center \n  \nParticipants will receive six hours of Act 48 credit through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/keystone-connections/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20250515T204739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T143727Z
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SUMMARY:Can You Say That? Cancel Culture\, Free Speech\, and the Future of Public Debate
DESCRIPTION:In an era where saying the wrong thing can spark a firestorm—or ignite a movement—what does it really mean to speak freely? Join a bold and timely conversation with Dov Davidoff (comedian and actor)\, Ernest Owens (author of The Case for Cancel Culture)\, and Rikki Schlott (co-author of The Canceling of the American Mind with Greg Lukianoff)\, moderated by Nick Gillespie (editor at large at Reason magazine and host of The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie) as they unpack the politics\, power\, and pitfalls of cancel culture in today’s society. From the classroom to the comedy club\, this panel dives deep into the tensions between accountability and censorship\, and asks: Is cancel culture silencing voices\, or amplifying those who have gone unheard? \n  \nTICKETS \n$25 General Admission \n$10 National Liberty Museum or World Affairs Council Members \n$5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n5:00 pm Doors open\, with access to all NLM galleries \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \n  \nLead support for NLM’s community initiatives\, including the Free Speech Speaker Series\, by
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/can-you-say-that/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20250402T143814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T144736Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Educator Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day and National Poetry Month at our Spring Educator Open House\, featuring resources and activities that activate students’ freedom of expression. Enjoy an exclusive\, guided museum tour with our School Programs team and explore our Year of Free Speech exhibitions\, including our foundational gallery\, Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility\, and Word Powered: Exploring Free Speech Through Art\, in which contemporary artists examine the dynamic relationship between censorship\, freedom of expression\, and diverse perspectives. Take copies of our Year of Free Speech Educator Resource Guide back to your classroom and continue the discussion of free expression with your students. \nContinue your exploration of free expression during a poetry workshop\, presented by local artist\, Marshall James Kavanaugh. Through environmentally conscious crafting\, educators will write haikus on recycled paper containing wildflower seeds\, which can later be planted in pots or home gardens. The Dream Seeds Poetry Workshop addresses scientific topics such as seed germination and pollination while also demonstrating the haiku-writing process as a vehicle for student expression in the classroom. This interdisciplinary workshop intersects environmental sustainability and creative writing\, is transferable to the classroom\, and can be adapted for any grade level. \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n4 pm Guided Tours of NLM’s Year of Free Speech Exhibitions \n5 pm Dream Seeds Poetry Workshop with Marshall James Kavanaugh \nComplimentary light refreshments will be provided \n  \nTICKETS \nFree for educators\, teachers\, or school faculty with valid school ID \nChildren and families of educators are welcome to attend at NLM’s General Admission prices: \nAdults: $12 \nSeniors (65+): $10 \nStudents (with valid ID): $8 \nYouth (ages 6–17): $6 \nChildren (under 5): Free \nMuseum Members: Free \n  \nPRESENTERS \nMarshall James Kavanaugh \n \nMarshall James Kavanaugh is a Philadelphia-based dream laborer and performance poet. He has performed his poetry at the Philadelphia Museum of Art\, Barnes Foundation\, Monument Lab\, and the Philadelphia International Airport. As Dream Poet For Hire\, Marshall creates stream-of-subconscious inspired poetry on demand for the general public. Equipped with a Smith-Corona Skyriter\, he sets up in public spaces around the city and tailors on-the-spot poems on any theme. @dreampoetforhire
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/spring-educator-open-house/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20250114T151346Z
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SUMMARY:Free Speech and the Press: Balancing Power and Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:In today’s complex media landscape\, the intersection of free speech and journalism has never been more prevalent. Join the National Liberty Museum and World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for an engaging discussion on the evolving role of the press in upholding free speech both at home and abroad while navigating challenges of misinformation\, public trust\, and accountability. Bringing together journalists\, media experts\, and free speech advocates\, the panel will explore the delicate balance between the power of the media to inform and influence and its responsibility to uphold ethical standards and truth in a world increasingly marked by polarization and political pressures. \nTICKETS \n$25 General Admission \n$10 National Liberty Museum or World Affairs Council Members \n$5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n5:30 pm Doors open\, with access to all NLM galleries including our Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility and Word Powered: Exploring Free Speech Through Art exhibitions \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \n  \nLead support for NLM’s community initiatives\, including the Free Speech Speaker Series\, by \n \nABOUT WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA \n\n\n\n\nAs the region’s largest and longest-running international nonprofit\, World Affairs opens doors between Philadelphia and the world. From powerful speaker events and international exchanges to youth education\, to professional development and curated travel programs\, this is where continents\, cultures\, and ideas connect. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/free-speech-and-the-press/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20250210T212009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T212009Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Young Voices: Tools and Strategies for Teaching Student Journalism
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about empowering young voices and making sure their stories are heard? Join educators from PBS Student Reporting Labs and WHYY as they offer teachers the ultimate toolkit to amplify student voices both inside and outside the classroom. Through dynamic resources and hands-on activities\, this professional development workshop equips teachers with everything they need to lead impactful youth media projects. Educators will gain expert strategies to sharpen students’ reporting skills\, foster journalistic integrity\, and keep them engaged in storytelling that matters. More than just a learning experience\, this workshop is a launchpad for students to become informed\, civic-minded reporters\, ready to make a difference in their communities. Join us and give your students the power to tell their stories with confidence and credibility! \nThis professional development workshop is available to teachers\, school faculty\, and educators of all kinds. Following the workshop\, attendees are invited to stay for a panel discussion\, Free Speech and the Press: Balancing Power and Responsibility\, hosted at the National Liberty Museum. For more information\, visit the event page on our website. \nPennsylvania educators who attend the full PD session and panel discussion are eligible for 3 hours of Act 48 credits. \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n4:30 pm Empowering Young Voices teacher professional development workshop begins \n6:00 pm Free Speech and the Press panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \n  \nPRESENTERS \nMarie Cusick\, Editorial Director at PBS News Student Reporting Labs \nMarie is passionate about elevating the voices of young people. In her role as editorial director\, she collaborates with students\, educators\, and SRL staff to transform great ideas into powerful stories that reach wide audiences. She joined SRL in 2019 as a youth media producer. Previously\, Marie was a multimedia reporter for stations in New York and Pennsylvania. She was also part of NPR’s Energy and Environment Collaborative and produced documentaries for PBS member stations. Marie’s reporting has been recognized with a Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists and a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association. \nLisa Wilk\, Director of School Partnerships at WHYY \nLisa Wilk (She/Her/Hers) has been teaching youth in Philadelphia for over a decade and is an advocate for youth produced media and community engagement. She has taught Journalism\, Photography\, Narrative and Documentary Filmmaking to students in grades K-12 across the city for Temple University and WHYY. She has a deep interest in helping teens engage with their community through research and multimedia storytelling. She is currently working as the Director of School Partnerships at WHYY. In this role\, she serves as the station’s liaison between local school districts\, teachers\, funders\, and evaluators. She also helped establish a partnership with PBS Newshour’s Student Reporting Labs to bring Philly teens’ voices to the national TV broadcast. In addition to teaching at WHYY\, Lisa has experience working as an adjunct professor of Temple University’s Department of Journalism’s award-winning capstone course\, Philadelphia Neighborhoods. She is also a certified Social Studies teacher and has worked as a freelance photographer and videographer. \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/empowering-young-voices/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20241111T213629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T125049Z
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SUMMARY:Voices and Votes: The State of Free Speech After the Election
DESCRIPTION:In a time when the boundaries of speech and expression are constantly tested by political\, technological\, and societal changes\, it is essential that we build our understanding of these fundamental rights and think about what’s at stake in the years to come. Join us at the National Liberty Museum as we host a panel of free speech experts to discuss the most pressing challenges and emerging threats that shape the discourse around free speech in the United States. Reflecting on recent free speech controversies and the course and results of the 2024 presidential election\, panelists will consider the future of free speech in our democracy and how we can work together to cultivate a society that values open dialogue and the exchange of diverse perspectives. \nTICKETS \n$25 General Admission \n$10 National Liberty Museum or World Affairs Council Members \n$5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n5:30 pm Doors open\, with access to all NLM galleries including our Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility exhibition \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \nPANELISTS \nSummer Lopez\, Interim Co-CEO and Chief Program Officer\, Free Expression at PEN America \nAaron Terr\, Director of Public Advocacy at FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) \nBen Wizner\, Director of the Speech\, Privacy\, and Technology Project at the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) \n  \nMODERATOR \nMike Pesca\, host of The Gist daily news podcast \nMike Pesca is the host and creator of The Gist\, the longest running daily news podcast\, and the author of Upon Further Review: The Greatest What-Ifs In Sports History. In addition to guest-hosting NPR Programs All Things Considered and the news quiz Wait\, Wait\, Don’t Tell Me\, Mike’s work has been featured on This American Life\, Radiolab\, and Planet Money. He has frequently appeared on MSNBC\, CNN\, and The PBS Newshour\, and written for The Washington Post\, The Atlantic\, The Guardian\, GQ\, Slate\, and Baseball Prospectus. \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/voices-and-votes/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20241231T200008Z
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SUMMARY:From Classroom to Ballot: Educating the Next Generation of Voters
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to inspire and prepare your students to use their voice in the democratic process? Through interactive discussions and nonpartisan lesson activities and lessons\, educators from PA Youth Vote and the National Liberty Museum will equip teachers with the tools and strategies needed to foster civic engagement and voter literacy in students. Explore methods to teach elementary\, middle\, and high school students about democratic processes\, critical thinking in evaluating information\, and the importance of voting in sustaining a healthy democracy\, and leave with lesson plans and resources ready to be applied in the classroom. \nThis professional development workshop is available to teachers\, school faculty\, and educators of all kinds. Following the workshop\, attendees are invited to stay for a panel discussion\, Voices and Votes: The State of Free Speech After the Election\, hosted at the National Liberty Museum. For more information\, visit the event page on our website. \nPennsylvania educators who attend the full PD session and panel discussion are eligible for 3 hours of Act 48 credits. \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n4:30 pm From Classroom to Ballot teacher professional development workshop begins \n6:00 pm Voices and Votes panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \n  \nPRESENTERS \nAllison Cepis\, Museum Educator & School Programs Associate at the National Liberty Museum \nAllison Cepis is the Museum Educator and School Programs Associate at the National Liberty Museum. Before entering museum education\, Allison spent a decade teaching in Philadelphia schools\, earning master’s degrees in secondary education in English and literacy for all grades from Saint Joseph’s University and Rosemont College. Throughout her career\, she has created engaging ELA curricula. Allison believes that museums and historic sites should be easily accessible\, highly inclusive\, and reflective of community input. She is dedicated to using education as a form of social justice and aims to help young learners make meaningful connections to the humanities during their visits to cultural institutions. \nThomas Quinn\, Education & Policy Director at PA Youth Vote \nThomas Quinn co-founded PA Youth Vote in 2021\, and as Education & Policy Director he is focused on getting public school students to the polls every Election Day\, all while teaching full-time at Central High School. He was given the President’s Award by the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies\, was named a Philadelphia Integrity Icon by the Accountability Lab\, and is a Teach Plus Pennsylvania Policy Fellow. In 2025 he aims to build a network of educators across the state to impact the ways we teach civics to empower students and their communities. \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/from-classroom-to-ballot/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20240819T131155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T165146Z
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SUMMARY:Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility Community Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fall Community Open House\, where all ages are invited to enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission\, explore our engaging exhibitions\, and take part in creative artmaking activities. Catch the last weekend of our summer exhibition\, In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation\, and dive into the power of free speech in our latest exhibition\, Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility. Bring your friends and family for a day of inspiration\, creativity\, and community connection in the heart of Old City! \n  \nStoryGame led by First Person Arts  |  11 am – 4pm  \nJoin the conversation about free speech with the First Person Arts StoryGame. The FPA StoryGame is designed to help you share your unique free speech story with Philly and the world. Your StoryGame will become part of the FPA archives and Philly history! You can share your story online by tagging the FPA social channels @firstpersonarts. \n  \nVoter Resources by Committee of Seventy  |  11 am – 4pm  \nWith less than two weeks left until the polls\, get ready to use your freedom of speech at the ballot box. The Committee of Seventy will be offering its Interactive Voter Guide so you’re prepared for November 5. The Committee of Seventy will be here to answer any questions and offer resources for this general election. \n  \nHopes\, Desires\, Demands Drop-In Workshop & Send-Off Ceremony  |  12 pm – 3 pm \nCelebrate the closing weekend of In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation with our final drop-in workshop featuring a textile art-making activity developed in collaboration with In Pursuit artist Aram Han Sifuentes. Share your “hopes\, desires\, and demands for yourself\, your community\, and your nation” and express yourself with a variety of art supplies to choose from. \nTo honor the tradition of this practice and uplift the wishes shared by museum visitors during this exhibition\, Sifuentes and her drumming group\, Woori Sori\, will send the wishes into the sky through a video performance playing throughout the day. \n  \nCreation Station  |  10 am – 5 pm \nUse your artistic inspiration and take home your own piece of the Museum. Make a statement and design your own custom button inspired by our museum exhibitions or your own unique vision. Strike a pose and capture the memories with friends and family in our themed photo booth. \n  \nTeachers’ Lounge  |  10 am – 5 pm \nTeachers\, educators\, and school faculty are invited to enjoy our “Teachers’ Lounge” with special programs and resources highlighting curricular connections to the Museum’s exhibitions. Take home classroom activities focused on free speech inspired by our newest exhibition\, Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility. Meet our education staff and participate in a demo of our newest field trip program\, Discovering Free Speech: What Does It Mean for You and Me? \n  \nFree Speech: Put It Into Action  |  10 am – 5 pm \nPractice your free speech rights and responsibilities in our interactive gallery with activities for guests of all ages. Visitors will  learn guidelines for constructive conversation\, create their own free speech sculpture\, explore free speech resources like videos and primary sources\, and cast their vote on how speech should be protected in our society. \n  \nLead support for NLM’s community initiatives\, including Community Open Houses\, by \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/free-speech-community-open-house/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Open Houses,Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20240502T134810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T121552Z
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SUMMARY:People\, Policy and Rethinking America’s Immigration Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Online tickets to this event are sold out. Limited walk-up tickets will be available at the door. First come\, first served.\nWith 100 days until the 2024 election\, immigration remains a top priority issue for voters. Record levels of migration to the United States in recent years have taxed an immigration system left nearly broken due to decades of congressional disputes and underinvestment. Sensational news coverage and partisan discourse about the border often conflates competing concerns over the rising tide of migrants displaced by climate change\, war and poverty\, national security\, and the state of the US economy\, leaving many of us to wonder: What exactly is happening at US borders and how can we make it better? Is there a way to preserve American interests and safely migrate potential new citizens into the country?  Inspired by powerful installations in our summer exhibition In Pursuit\, this dynamic discussion brings together a cross-perspective panel of scholars and experts to delve into the complexities of immigration policy and its multifaceted impact on our society. Panelists will separate fact from fiction around key issues such as border security\, placement of refugees\, and paths to citizenship\, and offer possible solutions and suggestions for reform.  \nBefore the panel discussion\, teachers\, educators\, and school faculty are invited to a free professional development session focused on Teaching Immigration through Historical and Contemporary Perspectives\, in collaboration with Sphere Education Initiatives.  \n$25 General Admission / $10 NLM or World Affairs Council Members / $5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \nSchedule of Events\n4:30 pm Teacher professional development session (separate registration required) \n5:30 pm Doors open for panel discussion \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:15 pm Panel and Q&A concludes\, networking reception with panelists and moderator begins \nPanelists\nDavid J. Bier\, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute \nJonathan Grode\, U.S. Practice Director at Green and Spiegel \nAnuj Gupta\, President and CEO at The Welcoming Center \nModerated by\nAndy Toy\, Policy Director at the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) \n  \nMeet the Moderator\nAndrew (Andy) Toy is the Policy Director for the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) whose mission is to work with CDCs to create an equitable city where every Philadelphian lives\, works\, and thrives in a neighborhood that offers an excellent quality of life. Andy previously served as the Community Development and Communications Director for SEAMAAC (Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition)\, whose mission is “to support and serve immigrants and refugees and other politically\, socially and economically marginalized communities as they seek to advance the condition of their lives in the United States”. Andy led the Conceptual Plan for Mifflin Square Park towards implementing a $4.2 million improvement. Andy and his team also managed the SoPhiE (South Philly East) Food Truck immigrant chef incubator that connects community through food and culture. \nBefore\, Andy was the Managing Director of the now built Chinatown Community Center Crane project\, a $77 Million mixed-use community development. Andy is recognized as a thought leader and innovator when it comes to community and economic development\, building a model Commercial Corridor Initiative at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation\, supporting minority businesses as Director of the Retail Resource Network at The Enterprise Center and before that building Philadelphia’s Brownfields Program bringing millions in new investments in job creating projects. \nAndy is currently President of the Philadelphia Committee on City Policy and on the Boards of the Union Benevolent Foundation\, the PA Downtown Center as well as an active Member of AAPIP Philadelphia and the Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. Andy is a founder of the Philadelphia Public School Giving Circle and United Voices for Philadelphia and was an appointee on the Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission.  In 2006 Andy was selected as one of the top 101 Connectors in Philadelphia and in 2021 selected as a PA 50 Over 50 by City & State. \nAndy holds a B.A. in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Public and Urban Policy\, both from the University of Pennsylvania.  In his spare time he likes to listen to and create music\, watch the Eagles win\, and eat and cook a variety of cuisines.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/people-policy/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:Teaching Immigration through Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:This immersive and interactive workshop\, in collaboration with Sphere Education Initiatives\, offers tools and resources for teachers to engage in meaningful exploration of immigration issues with their students. Investigate and discuss artwork in the Museum’s exhibition In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation and engage with different perspectives and experiences of the immigration journey in the United States. Explore Sphere’s resources on immigration education\, including their Green Card Game\, an online experience that aims to educate Americans about the severe difficulties immigrants face in obtaining U.S. permanent residence. By simulating the legal immigration process with real rules and regulations\, the game highlights the time\, cost\, and unpredictable factors that make the system nearly impossible to navigate. Educators will dig into the historical and contemporary status of immigration in America and leave with a suite of resources to create a classroom environment that respects different backgrounds and perspectives and encourages informed discussions about immigration. \nThis professional development workshop is available to teachers\, school faculty\, and educators of all kinds. Following the workshop\, attendees are invited to stay for a panel discussion on People\, Policy\, and Rethinking America’s Immigration Landscape hosted at the National Liberty Museum. Tickets for the panel discussion are $5 for teachers and school faculty\, with valid ID. For more information and to register to attend\, visit the event page on our website. Separate registration is required. \nPennsylvania educators who attend the full PD session and panel discussion are eligible for 2.5 Act 48 credits. \nAbout Sphere Education Initiatives\n \nSphere Education Initiatives is a nonpartisan organization that works with grades 5-12 educators and administrators to provide them with the knowledge\, experience\, professional development\, and viewpoint diverse resources to bring difficult conversations on the most pressing issues to the classroom and equip our country’s students to engage in civil discourse. \n\n\nMeet the Instructors\nAllan Carey \nAllan Carey is the Director of Sphere Education Initiatives at the Cato Institute where he leads the organization’s efforts to engage grades 5-12 educators\, including the annual Sphere Summit\, on civic education\, civil discourse\, and the institutions of civic culture. Prior to his time at the Cato Institute\, Allan served as the Director of Education for the Charles Koch Institute\, managing the organization’s suite of educational programs for early career professionals\, led educational programming for a network of 1500 employees\, and managed the Institute’s faculty. Allan holds a BA in political science\, history\, and philosophy from Ashland University and an MA in politics from the University of Dallas. He lives in Arlington\, VA with his wife and son. \nAllison Cepis \nAllison Cepis is the Museum Educator and School Programs Associate at the National Liberty Museum. Before entering museum education\, Allison spent a decade teaching in Philadelphia schools\, earning master’s degrees in secondary education in English and literacy for all grades from Saint Joseph’s University and Rosemont College. Throughout her career\, she has created engaging ELA curricula. Allison believes that museums and historic sites should be easily accessible\, highly inclusive\, and reflective of community input. She is dedicated to using education as a form of social justice and aims to help young learners make meaningful connections to the humanities during their visits to cultural institutions.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/teaching-immigration/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
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SUMMARY:Art Speaks: The Power of Art in Civic Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Convening a panel of internationally acclaimed artists featured in In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation\, the National Liberty Museum presents a discussion on the power of art and freedom of expression. Moderator Stephanie Sparling Williams\, Curator of American Art at the Brooklyn Museum\, will lead the discussion\, exploring the important role that art plays in liberal societies and the real tensions that emerge when artists engage in contemporary political and social movements. Hear directly from artists on how they maneuver in a challenging era of political polarization and around forces of social moderation and even censorship. Is art ever just… art? Or is the personal still political. \nPresented as part of Civic Season\, the panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A facilitated by Gen Z Civic Season Design Fellow Nsisong Udosen. \nThis event is online on Zoom. Virtual meeting information will be sent via email upon registration. \n  \nAbout Civic Season\nJuneteenth. July 4th. The 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. These celebrations are made by us – people joining together to acknowledge our past\, strengthen our present and build our future\, together. Civic Season’s goal is to reach 75 million people in the United States by 2026 – the number of Gen Z that will be voting age. In partnership with our Gen Z Civic Season Design Fellows\, hundreds of institutions and communities of all shapes and sizes are hosting events\, inviting dialogue\, and making space for “we the people” to write the next chapter of the United States. \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/art-speaks/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20240513T205047Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Clash & Freedom of Speech: A Conversation with Nadine Strossen
DESCRIPTION:Unsure what to make of recent protests and clashes on campus? Join the National Liberty Museum and Voices for Liberty for a unique opportunity to engage with one of the leading lights for civil liberties about the essential role freedom of speech plays for college campuses and other cultural institutions. Nadine Strossen joins NLM President and CEO Alaine Arnott and a panel of student leaders for compelling conversation about urgent issues sweeping campuses\, museums\, the arts\, and more. Strossen\, former ACLU President and New York Law School professor emerita\, is a Senior Fellow with FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)\, and author of many books on civil liberties including 2023’s Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know®.  Whether you’re a student\, scholar\, or concerned citizen\, come with your questions and leave with a deeper understanding of why free speech matters for you\, campus\, and our swiftly changing society. \n5:30 pm  \nDoors open  \n6 pm  \nModerated conversation begins\, followed by audience Q&A  \n7:30 pm  \nReception with light refreshments \n8 pm  \nDoors close  \n  \nAbout Nadine Strossen \nNadine Strossen\, New York Law School Professor Emerita and Senior Fellow at FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)\, was national President of the American Civil Liberties Union from 1991 to 2008. An internationally acclaimed free speech scholar and advocate\, who regularly addresses diverse audiences and provides media commentary around the world\, Strossen is also the Host and Project Consultant for Free To Speak\, a 3-hour documentary film series distributed on public television in 2023. Her books about free speech include: Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know® (2023); HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech\, Not Censorship (2018); and Defending Pornography: Free Speech\, Sex\, and the Fight for Women’s Rights (1995)\, which was republished with a new Preface in 2024 as part of the NYU Classics Series. In 2023\, Strossen received the National Coalition Against Censorship’s Judy Blume Lifetime Achievement Award for Free Speech. She serves on the Advisory Boards of several organizations that do free speech work\, including: ACLU\, Academic Freedom Alliance\, Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR)\, Heterodox Academy\, National Coalition Against Censorship\, and the University of Austin.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/freedom-of-speech-nadine-strossen/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T173000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
CREATED:20231207T162721Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching in the Age of A.I.
DESCRIPTION:Starting with a tour of the Museum’s exhibition Data Nation: Democracy in the Age of A.I.\, educators will explore the impact of technology on our democratic norms and consider how rapid advances in technology affect student learning. With the understanding that communication and technological influence are at an all-time high\, this session will provide educators with the knowledge\, tools\, and resources to help students strengthen their media literacy and use technology effectively and responsibly. \nThis professional development workshop is available to teachers\, school faculty\, and educators of all kinds. \nFollowing the workshop\, attendees are invited to stay for a panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence\, Elections\, and the Future of Democracy hosted at the National Liberty Museum in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. Tickets for the panel discussion are $5 for teachers and school faculty\, with valid ID. For more information and to register to attend\, visit the event page on our website. Separate registration is required. \nPresented as part of Civic Learning Week\, hosted by iCivics. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/teaching-in-the-age-of-a-i/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211410
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SUMMARY:Educator Open House: Educating for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate\, uplift\, and inspire our network of educators through a special Educator Open House event for Black History Month. Teachers\, administrators\, and school faculty receive free admission and exclusive access to the Museum\, with programs and resources highlighting curricular connections to the Museum’s exhibitions\, including our newest installation Imagined Futures. Activities include tours of Imagined Futures exploring the origins and significance of Afrofuturism\, a demonstration of NLM’s Heroes from Comics to Reality field trip focusing on Black comics and heroes\, classroom resources\, and community art-making. \nFree for all teachers\, administrators\, school faculty\, and educators\, advanced registration is encouraged. \nBlack History Month at the National Liberty Museum is proudly sponsored by \n  \n  \nClick Here to Register \n  \nPROGRAM EVENTS \nBLACK HISTORY IN THE CLASSROOM WORKSHOP WITH ISMAEL JIMENEZ  |  4:30 PM \nJoin Ismael Jimenez\, Director of Social Studies curriculum for the School District of Philadelphia\, for a workshop and discussion on incorporating Black history into your classroom and teaching outside the textbook. \nIsmael Jimenez is a dedicated educator\, who for the last seventeen years has worked with students in Philadelphia from preschool age to high school. For over a decade\, Ismael has led several professional development sessions around social studies content for social studies instructors teaching middle school to the high school level across the city of Philadelphia and the nation. Along with being a dedicated educator in the School District of Philadelphia\, Ismael has facilitated several professional developments at postsecondary institutions like the University of Pennsylvania\, Penn State University and Princeton University on issues ranging from structural racism to bridging the knowledge/ skill gap of students between high school and postsecondary institutions. \nCurrently\, Ismael is the Director of Social Studies curriculum for the School District of Philadelphia and an adjunct professor for the University of Pennsylvania’s Urban Teacher Apprentice Program (UTAP). The philosophical orientation that guides Ismael’s teaching and activism is rooted in the theoretical educational framework developed by Paulo Freire which emphasizes the interconnected nature of education with participating in the transformation of the world. \nHEROES FROM COMICS TO REALITY FIELD TRIP DEMONSTRATION  |  5:15 PM \nExperience an abbreviated version of the NLM’s field trip Heroes from Comics to Reality\, with a focus on the Black heroes highlighted in the program. A Museum Educator will showcase the stories of real-life heroes in our Heroes of Liberty From Around the World gallery and demonstrate the interactive workshop where students create their own hero who stands up for social issues that are important to them. \nRESOURCES FROM PA EDUCATOR DIVERSITY CONSORTIUM  |  ONGOING\, 6:15 PM info session \nThe Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium is a grassroots organization of early childhood\, PK-12\, higher education\, non-profit\, community\, and government invested partners striving to increase the number of teachers of color\, specifically those who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, and other People of Color\, and culturally relevant and sustaining educators in Pennsylvania. There are over 380 individuals\, many of whom represent nearly 200 organizations across the Commonwealth\, committed to PEDC’s vision of a future in which each learner in Pennsylvania experiences racially\, ethnically\, and linguistically diverse and culturally relevant and sustaining educators leading their classrooms and educational institutions. \nPEDC is eager to collaborate with educators in the Philadelphia region to promote best practices and advocate for the conditions necessary to attract\, recruit\, support\, and retain teachers of color for Pennsylvania’s classrooms as well as to develop culturally relevant and sustaining educators for all learners. \nVisit PEDC representatives at their table or attend their information session to learn more about PEDC membership (it’s free!)\, monthly statewide network meetings\, regions and working groups\, policy and advocacy efforts\, and FREE\, virtual\, open-to-all\, ACT 48-credit eligible Educator Diversity Summit to be held June 20th-22nd focused on these issues. \nIMAGINED FUTURES AFROFUTURISM POP-UP DISCUSSIONS   |  ONGOING \nMuseum Educators will be holding 10-minute pop-up discussions in the newly opened Imagined Futures\, demonstrating visual thinking strategies that can be used to explore the themes and details of artwork. The discussions will focus on works in the exhibition that contain elements of Afrofuturism – the intersection of African diaspora culture with science and technology. \nCOMMUNITY CRAFTING SAND ART ACTIVITY  |  ONGOING \nConverse and create with fellow educators as you channel your creativity into sand painting\, a calming\, imaginative art-making activity inspired by Imagined Futures artwork by Chau Nguyen. \nSELF-GUIDED ACCESS TO ALL MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS  |  ONGOING \nExplore the Museum’s Featured Galleries\, including Heroes of Liberty from Around the World and the inspiring Flame of Liberty by Dale Chihuly\, further explore newly opened Imagined Futures\, and discover our exhibition truth*\, an immersive and interactive space that provides tools to navigate and engage with critical conversations surrounding truth. \nDISCOUNTS IN THE MUSEUM SHOP  |  ONGOING \nAll educators receive 10% off in the Museum Shop during the Educator Open House event\, featuring unique gifts\, Philadelphia-inspired merchandise\, and glass art. \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/educator-open-house-educating-for-the-future/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Educators
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SUMMARY:Educator Open House: Educators in Action
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the new school year with the National Liberty Museum as we celebrate\, uplift\, and inspire our network of educators through a special Educator Open House event. Teachers\, administrators\, and school faculty receive free admission to the Museum for the entire day\, with a full program of special events\, receptions\, pop-up talks\, field trip demonstrations\, educator resources\, raffles\, and more. Programs and resources will specifically highlight media literacy\, research skills\, and curricular connections to our newest exhibition: truth*. \nThank you to our sponsor for teacher programs and the Teacher as Hero Awards \n \nPROGRAM EVENTS\nTEACHER AS HERO AWARDS CEREMONY | 11:00 AM \nTeachers from around the country will be honored during the Museum’s annual Teacher as Hero Awards. Winners have been selected for the categories of Exceptional Teacher Award\, Caring Classroom Award\, and Good Neighbor Award and will be celebrated on-site at the National Liberty Museum and streaming online. \nOn-site ceremony will be restricted to winners and their guests\, but Educator Open House attendees can view the ceremony streaming on a screen in the Liberty Learning Lab. \nCREDIBILITY CRASH COURSE FIELD TRIP DEMONSTRATION | 1:00 PM \nParticipate in an exclusive demonstration of our newest field trip program: Credibility Crash Course. Rooted in media literacy\, research\, and the themes highlighted in our truth* exhibition\, this interactive workshop equips students with the knowledge and skills to investigate the currency\, relevance\, authority\, accuracy\, and purpose of the sources and information they are faced with every day. \nYOUNG HEROES OUTREACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT RECEPTION | 3:00 PM \nTeachers and administrators who are participating in our Young Heroes Outreach Program (YHOP) for the 2022-2023 school year are invited to an exclusive reception to kick off the new year and meet educators from other participating schools. Light refreshments will be provided\, and pre-registration is required. \nReception will be restricted to YHOP participating teachers\, administrators\, and their guests. \nTo learn more about YHOP and how to bring the program to your school\, please visit the YHOP page on our website. \nSELF-GUIDED TOURS OF FEATURED GALLERIES & NEWEST EXHIBITIONS | ONGOING \nExplore the Museum’s Featured Galleries\, including Heroes from Around the World and the inspiring Flame of Liberty by Dale Chihuly\, check out our blockbuster summer exhibition This is My Home before it closes in October\, and discover our newest exhibition truth*\, an immersive and interactive space that provides tools to navigate and engage with critical conversations surrounding truth. \nDISCOUNTS IN THE MUSEUM SHOP | ONGOING \nAll educators receive 10% off in the Museum Shop during the Educator Open House event. In addition to the shop’s regular offerings of unique gifts\, Philadelphia-inspired merchandise\, and glass art\, the shop will also feature books and items from our truth* artists and Advisory Committee members.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/educator-action/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators
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SUMMARY:Educator Open House: Teacher Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:The National Liberty Museum is celebrating teachers with a special Educator Open House for Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers\, administrators\, and school faculty receive free admission to the museum to explore our exhibitions\, including our newest installation La Brega: Art for Reimagining the World. We’ll show our appreciation with giveaways\, games\, raffles\, snacks\, and art-making workshops available all day long. Free admission for educators (and one guest) is available through pre-registration online. Educators must show a valid school ID upon arrival to the museum. \n  \nThank you to our sponsor for teacher programs —
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/educator-open-house-teacher-appreciation/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T163000
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SUMMARY:Young Heroes Outreach Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Liberty Museum (NLM) and America250PA for an information session on the Young Heroes Outreach Program (YHOP)\, an intensive\, project-based civics learning program for 4th-8th graders. This year-long program empowers students to learn and practice the civic leadership and 21st-century skills that will ignite their potential to make an impact in their school or community and help them develop into responsible\, engaged citizens. Hear from NLM education staff\, America250PA representatives\, and current YHOP participants and learn how you can get involved for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more about YHOP.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/yhop-information-session/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T193000
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SUMMARY:Educator Open House: We Can Be Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Liberty Museum for an Educator Open House focused on encouraging inclusivity\, diversity\, and expression in the classroom. Meet with local education organizations\, hear from experts during mini workshop sessions\, and explore the museum’s newest exhibition Deconstructing Bowie: Freedom in Eccentricity. This event is free and open to teachers\, administrators\, school faculty\, and educators of all kinds. Proof of Vaccination required. \n  \nThank you to our Black History Month sponsor: \n \n  \nHeroes from Comics to Reality | 4:45PM  \nfield trip program demonstration and hands-on art activity  \nJoin NLM Educators for a mini demonstration of one of our field trip programs. In Heroes from Comics to Reality\, students explore the characteristics of a hero\, identify real-life heroes throughout history and today\, and create their own superheroes to address the issues that matter to them. To celebrate Black History Month\, this demonstration and activity will focus on famous and lesser-known Black superheroes from comics and real-life Black heroes featured in the National Liberty Museum.  \nAcceptance\, Awareness\, Agency\, & Affirmation with The Bryson Institute of The Attic Youth Center | 5:30PM  \ndiscussion and mini training session  \nThrough the sharing of best practices\, resources\, and conversation\, this training will empower educators to create an inclusive environment in their classrooms\, acknowledging the intersectionality of their students’ identities. Attendees will learn how to equip their students with the knowledge and skills to be more accepting of different identities\, to be aware of how to treat their peers\, to have agency in defending who they are\, and to affirm the identities of themselves and their peers. The session will be led by Madelyn Morrison\, Director of The Bryson Institute of The Attic Youth Center\, which offers dynamic\, interactive\, and educational trainings around best practices for working with LGBTQ individuals.  \nFolk Arts and Education: Power in Partnerships with Philadelphia Folklore Project | 6:15PM  \ncurriculum discussion and Liberian folk art demonstration  \nLed by the Philadelphia Folklore Project (PFP) and affiliated artists\, this presentation discusses how incorporating folk arts into lesson plans can create more involved\, dynamic\, and memorable activities for students\, leading to better critical engagement. Folk arts-driven curricula create teaching and learning opportunities that allow both adults and children to draw on community cultural knowledge as resources for facing challenging issues and furnish educators with ability to meet the needs of diverse populations. PFP is a nationally recognized folk arts organization\, founded in 1987 to support vital and diverse living cultural heritages in urban communities by assisting artists who use folk art in service of social change. Folk arts and education partnerships is one of the key means in which they accomplish this\, as evidenced by their co-founding of the Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School (FACTS) in 2005.  \nSelf-Guided Tours of the NLM’s Signature Galleries and Featured Exhibitions | ongoing  \nGet exclusive access to all of our exhibit galleries and explore Strength & Fragility: The Story of the NLM\, Heroes from Around the World\, the inspiring Flame of Liberty by Dale Chihuly\, and our featured exhibitions Craftivism: Activism Through Craft and Deconstructing Bowie: Freedom in Eccentricity.  \nMeet & Greet with NLM Education Staff | ongoing  \nLearn about the museum’s school program offerings\, including virtual and on-site field trips for elementary through high school students and our long-standing\, year-long Young Heroes Outreach Program for students in grades 4-8.  \nPhiladelphia Music History Games & Activities | ongoing  \nTry your hand at arranging David Bowie’s most memorable moments in a timeline\, use your reasoning skills in a Philadelphia-centric game of High/Low\, and do your best to arrange some top albums from the city’s history. Play these games and get some inspiration on game-ifying your classroom content! 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/educator-open-house-heroes/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Educators
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T193000
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SUMMARY:Educator Open House: Craftivism in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Learn about unique\, cross-departmental ways to spark student creativity and advocacy through mini workshops\, networking with local education organizations\, and curricular resources\, all inspired by the National Liberty Museum’s newest exhibition Craftivism: Activism Through Craft. \nAdmission is FREE and open to teachers\, administrators\, school faculty\, and educators of all kinds.  \nFood and drink will be provided.  \n  \nPROGRAM EVENTS:  \n  \nMeet & Greet with NLM Education Staff | ongoing \nLearn about the museum’s school program offerings\, including virtual and on-site field trips for elementary through high school students and our long-standing\, year-long Young Heroes Outreach Program for students in grades 4-8.  \nActivism for the Classroom with Omkari Williams | 5:30PM & 6:30PM \n30-minute mini workshop  \nDo your students want to make a difference? We’ll look at age-appropriate ways of bringing students into social justice work and how they can use their creativity to advance their beliefs and make this world more just. Omkari will talk about the necessity of having kids engage in this work from an early age\, both to break harmful patterns and to give them an understanding of their own agency.  \n Omkari Williams is a speaker\, writer\, podcast host\, and coach for activists\, both experienced and new\, helping them develop and sustain their activism. Her passion is teaching people the power of story as a tool in changing social policy. Omkari says\, “Our stories are bridges between us and others and can be immensely powerful in creating societal change. Yet the stories of so many have been neglected. When we learn how to leverage the power of our collective stories we can create meaningful change and help bring justice to the world.”   \nOn her podcast\, Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Race\, Gender\, and Social Justice\, she interviews people doing activist work in areas from Abortion Rights to Zero Plastic Waste.  \nHer writing has been featured online by Elephant Journal\, My Empowered World\, Women For One\, and Tattooed Buddha and in print by Savannah Magazine and Paprika Southern.   \nConnect with her at her website.  \nArt and Advocacy with Ellie Zdancewic | 7:00PM \n30-minute learn & stitch\nJoin high school student artist Ellie Zdancewic for an informal embroidery lesson and take home your hoop to hone your skills and continue your craft. While you stitch\, hear from Ellie about her experience with her school’s art club\, The Vibe\, and her work with UrbEd Advocates\, a Philadelphia-based\, student-run nonprofit organization advocating for equitable and quality education. \nEllie Zdancewic is a sixteen-year-old embroidery artist and student from Philadelphia. Since falling in love with embroidery in December 2018\, her pieces have been featured in her High School’s Newspaper and on the front page of the Art Magazine. Inspired by Shannon Downey’s SewCrafty Embroidery club\, Ellie began her “Teen Fiber Arts Club” in Fall 2020 for teenagers interested in embroidery\, cross stitch\, sewing\, crochet\, or knitting. The group has met weekly online since then\, and is approaching it’s one-year anniversary. Ellie also works as the Visual Media Manager for UrbEd Advocates. \nSelf-Guided Tours of the NLM’s Signature Galleries and Featured Exhibits | ongoing \nGet exclusive access to all of our exhibit galleries and explore Strength & Fragility: The Story of the NLM\, Heroes from Around the World\, the inspiring Flame of Liberty by Dale Chihuly\, and the newest exhibition Craftivism: Activism Through Craft. \nAccess to the Museum Shop and Craftivism Marketplace | ongoing \nContinue your holiday shopping by supporting the NLM and local artists. In addition to the museum shop’s regular offerings of unique gifts\, Philadelphia-inspired merchandise\, and glass art\, there will be an assortment of handmade crafts available\, made by local artists exclusively for the NLM and the Craftivism exhibition. 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/educator-open-house-craftivism-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators
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SUMMARY:Craftivism Holiday Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Shop local\, shop Liberty!\nThe NLM invites you to a unique holiday shopping experience — one that makes a difference. Inspired by the Craftivism exhibition\, the Craftivism Holiday Marketplace supports local artists and makers who are promoting positive change with enlightened\, handcrafted and sustainable gifts. The holiday market will open with a special event on Friday\, November 26th – enjoy a cocktail while you shop from 12:30PM- 5PM. Please note our holiday hours in observance of Christmas and the New Year. \nFEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE:\nTWO MINDS PRESS/FELICIA BLOW\nIG: @twomindspress \nFelicia is a designer\, screen printer and illustrator based in Philadelphia. She started Two Minds in 2018\, creating original hand-printed apparel\, accessories and prints around themes of emotionality\, wordplay\, social justice and radical joy. \nBRUJOLOGIE/RICHIE WILDE LOPEZ\nIG: @brujologie \nRichie Wilde Lopez (he/him) is a gay\, Latino\, self-taught embroidery and fiber artist and published writer who lives and works in Philadelphia. His colorful textile pieces pay homage to his homeland of Puerto Rico. His distinctive personal style emanates queer joy while expressing the vibrant spirit and atmosphere of the Caribbean culture. \nJAZMAKESSTUDIOS\nIG: @jazmakes_studios \nJaz Morse is a Black queer Jamaican artist based in Philadelphia. She recently began her art career in 2020 and loves to create vibrant art that incorporate people of color and queer folks. \nJEN HOPE\nIG @amirightladies \nFeaturing screen printers\, embroiderers\, potters\, and more\, the Marketplace invites you to put liberty into action by buying local and supporting Philadelphia artists and makers who are promoting positive change through sustainable practices and representation.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/craftivism-holiday-marketplace/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educators
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