Engaging younger generations in American history from Juneteenth to Independence Day

Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown join museums and historic sites across the country to host Civic Season, a series of civics-related programs and events to engage younger generations in the role of American democracy.

Civic Season is a time to explore your story - and how it connects to U.S. history - through events, activities and resources from credible sources. Civic Season connects high school students, Generation Z (ages 18-30) and millennials with ways to explore the nation’s complex past, take action in the present and shape the future.

In partnership with Made By Us, Civic Season programs aim to celebrate and inform civic engagement among young Americans with the approach of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. With 2026 marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this is the perfect opportunity to lay the groundwork for a meaningful, vibrant commemoration for all.

About the Museums

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown allow visitors of all ages to enjoy extensive indoor gallery exhibits and outdoor living-history areas to connect with the stories of our shared history. Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 near the Colonial Parkway in James City County, just southwest of Williamsburg and adjacent to Historic Jamestowne. The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is located on Route 1020 in Yorktown, near Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Yorktown.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive free admission with proof of residency. Parking is free. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information.