History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Wars of the Roses Con
Linthicum Heights
Friday, February 13, 2026
1700
- 1230
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
WotRCon is a one-of-a-kind convention celebrating the rich history and intrigue of the Wars of the Roses and the broader Plantagenet dynasty. Whether you're a history enthusiast, reenactor, gamer, or simply love exploring medieval England, WotRCon has something for e ..
Fakes, Mistakes and Media Misrepresentations in Biblical Archaeology Seminar July 26-27
Herndon
Saturday, July 26, 2025
0900
- 2130
749.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Eric Cline's lectures
1. Revisiting the Arks: Noah's and the Covenant
2. Still searching for Sodom and Gomorrah
3. On the hunt for the Ten Lost Tribes
Jennie Ebeling's lectures
1. Orientalism and Ancient Israel: Reconstructions of Life in Biblical Times in Ear ..
Bee Line March 250th Anniversary Celebraton
Shepherdstown
Saturday, June 14, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Come celebrate and learn about the 250th anniversary of Jefferson County WV's most significant Revolutionary War happening: the Bee Line March.
In that march, during the early days of the War, a company of 98 riflemen from in and around Mecklenburg, VA (now Shephe ..
JUNETEENTH in Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach
Thursday, June 19, 2025
1100
- 1600
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Our 4th Annual Juneteenth Event is made possible in part by a grant from Virginia Humanities. Join us on Thursday June 19th from 11 to 4 on Town Hill in Colonial Beach. Juneteenth commemorates the end of legalized slavery, marking the day in June 1865 when Major Gene ..
Steam Up at Sturgeon's Mill - June 14 - 15
Sebastopol
Saturday, June 14, 2025
1000
- 1500
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Sturgeon's Mill, a 110 year old Historic Steam Sawmill will open it's gates for our annual Father's Day Weekend Public Demonstration on June 14 and 15th.. Watch the historic working museum come to life as redwood logs are milled into lumber and slabs. Docent tours wi ..
The Glasgow 850 Windows
Glasgow
Sunday, June 8, 2025
1500
- 1530
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
To commemorate the 850th Anniversary of the Bishop of Glasgow receiving a Charter from King William the Lion, "granting to God and St. Kentigern, and to Bishop Jocelin and his successors, that they should have a Burgh at Glasgow, with a market on Thursdays, and all t ..
Philadelphia's Historic Open House: Elfreth's Alley Fete Day
Philadelphia
Saturday, June 7, 2025
1300
- 1700
25.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, step back in time and experience living history on America's oldest residential street! Now in its 90th year, Elfreth's Alley Fete Day is the annual celebration where residents open their private 18th- and 19th-century homes to the public, ..
Beyond the Summit: Talese of Resilience on Mount Logan and Waddington
Victoria
Thursday, June 5, 2025
1900
- 2130
15.75 CAD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Mount Logan's first ascent in 1925, the Canadian EH Society brings to light stories of resilience on Canada's highest peaks. The historic climb, as captured in the diaries of naturalist Hamilton Mack Laing and vividly retold in ..
Twyford Waterworks 125 years
Twyford
Sunday, June 1, 2025
1100
- 1600
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
This month we’re celebrating a very special occasion as Twyford Waterworks is 125 years old. It was back in 1898 that the wells were dug, 1899 when the reservoir was completed, and in 1900 the Waterworks started to pump fresh, clean water. The water has been pumped u ..
Sensory Friendly Mornings
Greenwich
Saturday, May 31, 2025
0900
- 1030
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Before the Museum opens to the public on May 31, visitors with sensory sensitivities are welcome to enjoy hands-on, drop-in activities in the Museum’s Cohen Education Wing, a cozy story nook in the Lockhart Lookout, and an interactive sensory soft space in the Museum ..
Celebrate Women of Early California at the Castro Adobe
Watsonville
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1030
- 1500
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Celebrate Women of Early California at the Castro Adobe Open House
WATSONVILLE - Join us Saturday, May 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a special Open House at the historic Castro Adobe, celebrating the vital roles women played on early California ranchos.
Le ..
Mount Horeb Area Historical Society's Golden Jubilee Open House and Mural Unveiling
Mount Horeb
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Help the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society commemorate a half-century of service (1975-2025) with a Golden Jubilee Open House and the unveiling of a 15 x 30 foot Front Street mural that celebrates the Driftless landscape, made possible by integral MHAHS supporters ..
After Hours: Move
Victoria
Thursday, May 8, 2025
1900
- 2100
30.00 CAD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
What to Expect:
Exclusive After-Hours Access: Enjoy the Human History gallery after hours, just for adults!
Interactive Pop-Up Stations: Dive into a variety of activities and geek out with experts at interactive pop-up stations, thoughtfully designed around move.
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London Nelson Week: Shrine Keeper
Santa Cruz
Thursday, May 8, 2025
1800
- 1900
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Hosted Across the City. From screenings at the Del Mar to City Council Meetings, London Nelson Week offers multiple opportunities for you to come out and support your local history!
Category: Community | Local / Community ..
Spring Encampment at Jockey Hollow Where Perseverance Triumphs!
Morristown
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Experience Revolutionary Life at Jockey Hollow During Spring Encampment, May 3–4, 2025
Morristown National Historical Park’s signature living history event returns
Free Admission
Morristown, NJ – On Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, Revolutionary War re-enacto ..
Spring Open House at the Cahoon Museum of American Art
Barnstable
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Celebrate spring at the museum! The museum will be open free all day. View the current exhibitions Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty, and Reflection and John Enneking: American Impressionist, enjoy food inspired by the exhibits, and shop in the museum store. Get cre ..
West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference
Wheeling
Thursday, May 1, 2025
0900
- 1500
70.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
The West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference will feature experts in topics ranging from historic rehabilitation tax credits and small-scale development to architectural salvage and the preservation of historic cemeteries. Attendees will hear from industry lead ..
Welcome Ceremony at the Grand Staircase for General Lafayette
Saint Louis
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1300
- 1430
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
In a grand recreation of the historic event, the city of St. Louis will celebrate the bicentennial of General Lafayette’s monumental visit with a vibrant and ceremonious reenactment. In place of the Riverboat Natchez, Lafayette will arrive on the Riverboat, Tom Sawye ..
The Family Heritage Experience Grand Opening
Boston
Friday, April 25, 2025
1000
- 1800
10.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
You're Invited to the Grand Opening of the Family Heritage Experience!
Have you ever wondered where your story began?
Step into a world of discovery at Boston's newest, state-of-the-art destination - the Family Heritage Experience! Uncover the journeys, traditi ..
The Boise True Crime 1970s Motorhome Twinkie Tour
Garden City
Sunday, April 20, 2025
1230
- 1600
65.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
The Boise True Crime 1970s Motorhome Twnkie Tour will take you to locations where some of the most frightening, shocking and brutal crimes were perpetrated within the vicinity of Garden City and outer Boise. A few of these sites and stories are fairly well known, whi ..
Reading Frederick Douglass Together at the Norton Public Library
Norton
Thursday, April 17, 2025
1730
- 1900
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Frederick Douglass - who was born into slavery in Maryland's tobacco fields and liberated himself at the age of 20 - was also a legendary Massachusetts resident. We're celebrating the famous abolitionist and stirring orator who drew crowds of thousands of listeners w ..
Reading Frederick Douglass Together at the Norton Public Library.
Norton
Thursday, April 17, 2025
1730
- 1900
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Frederick Douglass - who was born into slavery in Maryland's tobacco fields and liberated himself at the age of 20 - was also a legendary Massachusetts resident. We're celebrating the famous abolitionist and stirring orator who drew crowds of thousands of listeners w ..
Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum "OPEN OUR DOORS" Capital Campaign and Donation Match Appeal
Oak Harbor
Saturday, April 12, 2025
0900
- 2355
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
"OPEN OUR DOORS" PACIFIC NORTHWEST NAVAL AIR MUSEUM CAPITAL CAMPAIGN!
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HELP US RAISE FINAL FUNDS FOR OPENING OUR DOORS OF THE NEW MUSEUM BUILDING TO THE PUBLIC!
ALL DONAT ..
After Hours: Play
Victoria
Thursday, April 10, 2025
1900
- 2100
30.00 CAD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Explore the museum after hours and experience the galleries in a whole new way with hands-on activities and staff interactions. It's the perfect unique date night or event with friends. Each event is thoughtfully designed and uniquely themed. Check out royalbcmuseum. ..
Concord250: "A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color"
Concord
Saturday, March 15, 2025
1500
- 1700
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
"A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color" is a two-hour live event dedicated to uncovering and honoring the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous patriots both during the American Revolution and the long struggle for continued expansion of ..
Blue Angels: The Early Years
Vero Beach
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
1900
- 2030
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Prepare for an evening of aviation history as The Emerson Center presents Mat Garretson, Print Historian for the Blue Angels and esteemed aviation historian. Garretson will explore the post-war atmosphere that led to the formation of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, offe ..
Black History Month Walking Tour at the National D-Day Memorial - Bedford - Feb. 27
Bedford
Thursday, February 27, 2025
1400
- 1530
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
AARP Virginia invites you to join us for a guided walking tour of the D-Day Memorial, focusing on these somewhat overlooked aspects of history. We will focus on these highlights as we honor Black History Month together.
Tour Information:
Please dress warmly, a ..
Masonic Open House
Grand Junction
Sunday, February 23, 2025
1300
- 1600
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Join Us for a Masonic Open House!
Are you curious about the ancient traditions of Freemasonry? Wondering what happens behind the doors of a Masonic Lodge? Now's your chance to find out!
Date: Sunday, February 23rd
Time: 1-4 PM
Location: Grand Junction Masonic C ..
The Lesser Known Stories
Trumbull
Sunday, February 23, 2025
1400
- 1600
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Discover the journey of Nero Hawley, an enslaved man in Trumbull, that led to his emancipation from slavery, and learn about his life as a free man. Historical songwriter and Connecticut's 1st Official State Troubadour, Tom Callinan, will perform his song dedicated t ..
Before Hours Tours: Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.
Toronto
Sunday, February 23, 2025
0900
- 1000
40.00 CAD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition-including over 500 original artifacts-in a ..
Alongside Dr. King: A Journalist's Up-Close Perspective on the Civil Rights Movement
Kirkwood
Thursday, February 20, 2025
1900
- 2030
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
This Kirkwood Event Features Unique Historical Insights from TIME Magazine's 1963 Man of the Year Coverage and Personal Dealings with Dr. King.
KIRKWOOD, MO (January 12, 2025) - The Kirkwood Human Rights Commission, in partnership with the Kirkwood Public Library, K ..
History in the Shadow of the Tower Lecture Series: The Discovery of Fort Mose
St Augustine
Thursday, February 20, 2025
1830
- 2000
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Dr. Lori Lee, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Flagler College, and Mr. Chuck Meide, Director of the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), lead this session sharing the important findings from the archaeological fieldwork conducted at the Fort Mose ..
Sonoma Valley Historical Society Lecture: Early Chinese of Sonoma Valley
Sonoma
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
1900
- 2100
10.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Almost lost to our common knowledge today is the story of the Chinese who came in great numbers to the Sonoma Valley in the mid-19 th century. They came to work and their industriousness made them successful and indispensable in an assortment of occupations. The laws ..
Celebrate Black History Month - Crystal River, FL
Crystal River
Saturday, February 15, 2025
1300
- 1500
15.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
In March 1865, a 30-man team of mostly Black Union soldiers traveled from Jacksonville, Florida, 100 miles behind enemy lines, to conduct a ridiculously daring raid in remote Marion County. They returned on foot to St. Augustine, 80 miles from the raid site, with an ..
The Complete History of America (abridged)
Clearwater
Thursday, February 13, 2025
2000
- 1630
30.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
600 years of history in 6000 seconds ... history will never be the same! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED) is a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride ..
102-Year-Old Auschwitz Survivor Shares His Story
Venice
Thursday, February 13, 2025
0930
- 1100
18.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Born in 1922 in Poland, Joseph Alexander survived 12 concentration camps, including Auschwitz, where he faced Dr. Mengele. He endured slave labor, the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto, and a grueling death march. Against all odds, he lived to share his harrowing stor ..
Unearthing History: Mount Vernon's Cherry Discoveries
Alexandria
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
1830
- 2000
30.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Find out more about the amazing treasure trove of 250-year-old bottles and perfectly preserved cherries and berries that Mount Vernon archaeologists unearthed from under the Mansion in 2024! The Mount Vernon archeology team will talk about how this extraordinary disc ..
An Architectural and Aesthetic History of Downtown Stamford's Emerson Hall
Stamford
Saturday, February 8, 2025
1600
- 1800
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Built in 1870 by the Second Universalist Society of Stamford, Emerson Hall is one of contemporary downtown's most noteworthy and historic buildings. It is a stunning example of the Reform Gothic architectural style often known as English Country Gothic. In his talk, ..
Black History Month Celebration
Denton
Saturday, February 1, 2025
1000
- 1300
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Black History Month is an annual celebration that includes an art competition, a program with a guest speaker, music, food, and fellowship around the theme, African Americans and Labor. The event provides an opportunity to reflect on the significant role African Amer ..
After Dark: Lunar New Year
San Francisco
Thursday, January 30, 2025
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Exploratorium!
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Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Museum
Price: After Dark 18+: USD 22.95 ..
Women in History Afternoon Tea: The Women of LeClaire
Le Claire
Sunday, January 26, 2025
1500
- 1630
25.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
On Sunday, January 26, long time LeClaire resident and local historian, Janet Willman, will be sharing some fascinating stories of LeClaire's "Women in History". At this afternoon "Tea", Janet will present a cast of characters telling (or singing) the stories of some ..
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as Remembered by West Virginia Storytellers
Morgantown
Monday, January 20, 2025
1400
- 1530
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
All are invited to the Community Coalition for Social Justice's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration co-hosted by the West Virginia University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on Monday, January 20th at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom. The celebration is entitled “Rev. Martin L ..
MLK Day Celebration
Denton
Monday, January 20, 2025
0900
- 1200
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
MLK Day commemorates the birthday of American civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrates his life, achievements and legacy. Locally, we'll come together in honor of the theme, Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy i ..
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
Punta Gorda
Saturday, January 18, 2025
0800
- 1030
10.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
American Legion, Post 103
2101 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda, FL
Breakfast Served from 8:15 – 9:15 AM
Program 9:15 – 10:30 AM
- Winner of the MLK, Jr. Student Essay Contest will read her Essay
Elizabeth Victoria Diana Grade 6, L.A. Ainger Middle School
- Keynote S ..
The Boise True Crime 1970s Motorhome Tour Part 1: Garden City and the Boise Bench
Boise
Friday, December 20, 2024
1800
- 2100
65.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
The Boise True Crime 1970s Motorhome Tour Part 1 - will take you to locations where some of the most frightening, shocking and brutal crimes were perpetrated within the vicinity of Garden City and the Boise Bench. A few of these sites and stories are fairly well know ..
History in the Shadow of the Tower Lecture Series: World War II and St. Augustine
St Augustine
Thursday, December 19, 2024
1830
- 2000
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Lighthouse tower, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum presents a lecture series titled History in the Shadow of the Tower. The first lecture discusses the changes brought to St. Augustine and the State of Fl ..
Perugio: Eternal Renaissance
West Long Branch
Monday, December 2, 2024
1930
- 2130
5.00 USD
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Perugino: Eternal Renaissance is a journey to discover Perugino, one of the most revered artists of the 15th Century and to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of his death.
Journey through Italy to discover his great masterpieces, from the frescoes of the Sistine Cha ..
Nov 17: British Columbians' Second World War - The Home Front Experience on Canada's West Coast
Victoria
Sunday, November 17, 2024
1400
- 1500
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
The Second World War looms large in the collective memory of Canadians as an important part of our history and identity. The same cannot be said for British Columbians, for whom the Second World War is largely a blank spot that has left little impression. The only ex ..
Veterans Day Celebration
New York
Saturday, November 9, 2024
1200
- 1500
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
Veteran Appreciation Day: Displays and Conversation. Flag Retirement Ceremony by the Boy Scouts
Category: Community | History ..
Sonoma County Finding History Day
Santa Rosa
Saturday, November 2, 2024
1000
- 1400
Free
History - Archaeology Events - Museums
This free event is presented by the Sonoma County Historical Society and co-sponsored by Sonoma County Library.Local public, private, academic and governmental organizations will share their ongoing projects and highlight samples of their holdings-participants range ..