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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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53 history Events Found
Suds & Science: Ancient DNA Research - Understanding Historic Archaeological Populations
Research presentation on using ancient DNA to understand histories of historic period archaeological populations in North America. Entry for this event will be 6:45 p.m. All ages welcome, runs from 7-8 pm.
Norwich Inn
Free
3/4/26
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Mar
4
Suds & Science: Ancient DNA Research - Understanding Historic Archaeological Populations
Research presentation on using ancient DNA to understand histories of historic period archaeological populations in North America. Entry for this event will be 6:45 p.m. All ages welcome, runs from 7-8 pm.
Free
In-Person
Mar 4, 11:45 PM ET
01-18-2026
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Living History Education Day
Educational day event at the Oklahoma History Center.
Oklahoma History Center
Free
3/5/26
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Mar
5
Living History Education Day
Educational day event at the Oklahoma History Center.
Free
In-Person
Mar 5, 4:00 PM ET
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First Thursday - March
Visit MOHAI on the First Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum's permanent exhibits between 5--8 pm. Free admission includes access to all of MOHAI's award winning exhibits, including temporary display 'Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle', and special exhibit 'Kickstands Up! 125 Years of Motorcycling in the PNW'. This evening also features a Bicycle Repair Workshop with Bike Works at 5:30 and 6:45 sessions.
MOHAI
Free
3/6/26
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Mar
6
First Thursday - March
Recurring
Visit MOHAI on the First Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum's permanent exhibits between 5--8 pm. Free admission includes access to all of MOHAI's award winning exhibits, including temporary display 'Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle', and special exhibit 'Kickstands Up! 125 Years of Motorcycling in the PNW'. This evening also features a Bicycle Repair Workshop with Bike Works at 5:30 and 6:45 sessions.
Free
In-Person
Mar 6, 4:00 AM ET
02-14-2026
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The Life of Galileo
Theater performance about the life of Galileo, running Mar 6-8 and 13-15, 7:30 - 9:30pm.
OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)
Tickets required
3/6/26
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Mar
6
The Life of Galileo
Theater performance about the life of Galileo, running Mar 6-8 and 13-15, 7:30 - 9:30pm.
Tickets required
In-Person
Mar 6, 6:30 AM ET
02-15-2026
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Kickstands Up! Gallery Tour with Dykes on Bikes
Dive deeper into Kickstands Up: 125 Years of Motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest with a gallery talk. Learn more about the organization's history in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the bikes that hold a special place in their hearts. Spots are limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. For accessibility support, please contact programs@mohai.org two weeks before the event.
MOHAI
Free with Admiss...
Free with Admission
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Kickstands Up! Gallery Tour with Dykes on Bikes
Dive deeper into Kickstands Up: 125 Years of Motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest with a gallery talk. Learn more about the organization's history in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the bikes that hold a special place in their hearts. Spots are limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. For accessibility support, please contact programs@mohai.org two weeks before the event.
Free with Admiss...
Free with Admission
In-Person
Mar 8, 12:00 AM ET
02-12-2026
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Guateke Sessions: Explore Latin dance styles
Explore various Afro-Caribbean and Latin dance styles such as Puerto Rican Bomba, Venezuelan Tambor, Colombian Cumbancha, Honduran Punta, and Peruvian Festejo. No experience is necessary! These sessions will not only teach basic dance steps but also delve into the history and cultural significance of each rhythm, creating an enriching experience that connects movement with heritage. The workshops will foster connection and inclusivity by inviting people from diverse backgrounds to share in the joy of dance while learning about each other's cultural roots. This workshop is sponsored by Culture Blocks-- a community partnership between ASC, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to bring arts and cultural experiences closer to where residents live.
South Boulevard Library
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Guateke Sessions: Explore Latin dance styles
Explore various Afro-Caribbean and Latin dance styles such as Puerto Rican Bomba, Venezuelan Tambor, Colombian Cumbancha, Honduran Punta, and Peruvian Festejo. No experience is necessary! These sessions will not only teach basic dance steps but also delve into the history and cultural significance of each rhythm, creating an enriching experience that connects movement with heritage. The workshops will foster connection and inclusivity by inviting people from diverse backgrounds to share in the joy of dance while learning about each other's cultural roots. This workshop is sponsored by Culture Blocks-- a community partnership between ASC, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to bring arts and cultural experiences closer to where residents live.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 8:00 PM ET
02-14-2026
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Phoenix Book Club Online - The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Book club discussion of 'The Warmth of Other Suns' by Isabel Wilkerson. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson presents a definitive and dramatic account of the Great Migration of six million Black citizens who fled the South for the North and West from World War I to 1970. Physical and audiobook copies available for reservation. This is part of a recurring monthly book club series that continues through December 2026.
Online - Chester County Library System
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
Phoenix Book Club Online - The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Recurring
Book club discussion of 'The Warmth of Other Suns' by Isabel Wilkerson. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson presents a definitive and dramatic account of the Great Migration of six million Black citizens who fled the South for the North and West from World War I to 1970. Physical and audiobook copies available for reservation. This is part of a recurring monthly book club series that continues through December 2026.
Free
Virtual
Mar 10, 12:00 AM ET
02-13-2026
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Media That Matters: Nuclear Weapons & the Next Generation
How can we prepare a generation to understand the renewed global nuclear threats when so many students know little about nuclear history or policymaking? This session features two nuclear policy experts-supporters of education on these issues-and spotlights public media's role in creating compelling video, primary sources, and inquiry-based learning to bring nuclear history and global security policy into the classroom. We'll explore how media-based tools can help teachers address topics like deterrence, disarmament, and democratic accountability in a complex world.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom D
Free
3/12/26
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Mar
12
Media That Matters: Nuclear Weapons & the Next Generation
How can we prepare a generation to understand the renewed global nuclear threats when so many students know little about nuclear history or policymaking? This session features two nuclear policy experts-supporters of education on these issues-and spotlights public media's role in creating compelling video, primary sources, and inquiry-based learning to bring nuclear history and global security policy into the classroom. We'll explore how media-based tools can help teachers address topics like deterrence, disarmament, and democratic accountability in a complex world.
Free
In-Person
Mar 12, 5:00 PM ET
Nuclear Policy
Education
Social Studies
Media Literacy
Curriculum Development
Global Security
History
Policy Making
Stem Education
Nuclear Weapons
Disarmament
Deterrence
02-08-2026
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Textiles of the Revolution Gallery Talk with Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman
Join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman in the Historic Textiles Gallery for a special gallery talk. While discussing textiles and Museum collection pieces from the Revolutionary War era, Theerman will also tell the stories behind garments now on view in the Historic Textiles Gallery as part of current exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt 1775-1783. Gallery Talks provide visitors with an overview of a specified topic related to the Museum's extraordinary and diverse collections, provided by the Museum's curatorial staff. Reservations preferred.
The Charleston Museum
FREE for Members...
FREE for Members, FREE with Museum admission ($15.00 for non-members)
3/12/26
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Mar
12
Textiles of the Revolution Gallery Talk with Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman
Join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman in the Historic Textiles Gallery for a special gallery talk. While discussing textiles and Museum collection pieces from the Revolutionary War era, Theerman will also tell the stories behind garments now on view in the Historic Textiles Gallery as part of current exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt 1775-1783. Gallery Talks provide visitors with an overview of a specified topic related to the Museum's extraordinary and diverse collections, provided by the Museum's curatorial staff. Reservations preferred.
FREE for Members...
FREE for Members, FREE with Museum admission ($15.00 for non-members)
In-Person
Mar 12, 8:30 PM ET
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Deadly Gold Rush: Stories from Charlotte's 1830s Gold Rush and a Modern Day Mystery
A day of history and mystery featuring author Landis Wade discussing his new history mystery book 'Deadly Gold Rush: An Indie Retirement Mystery'. Wade will discuss the real stories behind the book, his writing process, and offer a chance to dig into the history of gold mining in the Queen City. After the talk, join a guided tour of the 1774 Rock House - Charlotte's oldest building - and see a cooking demonstration on an original kitchen hearth led by Janet Wade. Signed copies of books will be available for purchase at the event.
Charlotte Museum of History
$12.00 - $12 Adu...
$12.00 - $12 Adults / $9 Seniors / Members FREE
3/14/26
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Mar
14
Deadly Gold Rush: Stories from Charlotte's 1830s Gold Rush and a Modern Day Mystery
A day of history and mystery featuring author Landis Wade discussing his new history mystery book 'Deadly Gold Rush: An Indie Retirement Mystery'. Wade will discuss the real stories behind the book, his writing process, and offer a chance to dig into the history of gold mining in the Queen City. After the talk, join a guided tour of the 1774 Rock House - Charlotte's oldest building - and see a cooking demonstration on an original kitchen hearth led by Janet Wade. Signed copies of books will be available for purchase at the event.
$12.00 - $12 Adu...
$12.00 - $12 Adults / $9 Seniors / Members FREE
In-Person
Mar 14, 2:30 PM ET
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Genetics, Languages, and Names in Jewish Historical Research
Third panel in a series focusing on the interplay between genetics and linguistics/onomastics in understanding Jewish migration and settlement patterns. Features conversation between language/name specialists and genetics experts.
Hebrew Union College - Virtual Event
Free webinar wit...
Free webinar with optional donation
3/15/26
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Mar
15
Genetics, Languages, and Names in Jewish Historical Research
Third panel in a series focusing on the interplay between genetics and linguistics/onomastics in understanding Jewish migration and settlement patterns. Features conversation between language/name specialists and genetics experts.
Free webinar wit...
Free webinar with optional donation
Virtual
Mar 15, 8:00 PM ET
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Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. Set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. Runs from March 16-20, 2026.
Oklahoma History Center
Included with re...
Included with regular admission
3/16/26
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Mar
16
Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. Set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. Runs from March 16-20, 2026.
Included with re...
Included with regular admission
In-Person
Mar 16, 4:00 PM ET
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Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Spring break activities running March 16-20, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Oklahoma History Center
Free
3/16/26
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Mar
16
Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Spring break activities running March 16-20, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Free
In-Person
Mar 16, 5:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16-20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission.
Oklahoma History Center
Regular museum a...
Regular museum admission
3/17/26
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Mar
17
Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16-20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission.
Regular museum a...
Regular museum admission
In-Person
Mar 17, 4:00 PM ET
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Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16-20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission.
Oklahoma History Center
Regular museum a...
Regular museum admission
3/18/26
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Mar
18
Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16-20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission.
Regular museum a...
Regular museum admission
In-Person
Mar 18, 4:00 PM ET
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History Café: Seattle Mystic Al Hubbard
Join Brad Holden, author of Seattle Mystic Alfred M. Hubbard for a discussion of one of Seattle's most mysterious figures. Hubbard first appeared in the papers in 1919 for his supposed invention of a perpetual motion machine that harnessed energy from Earth's atmosphere. From there, he transformed himself into a bootlegger, radio pioneer, top-secret spy, and eventually 'the Johnny Appleseed of LSD'. History Café is produced as a partnership between HistoryLink and MOHAI. ASL Interpretation and CART captioning are available during the program. Light food and drink will be available to purchase in the atrium. Virtual attendance option available.
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium, MOHAI
Sliding Scale: F...
Sliding Scale: Free-$50
3/19/26
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Mar
19
History Café: Seattle Mystic Al Hubbard
Join Brad Holden, author of Seattle Mystic Alfred M. Hubbard for a discussion of one of Seattle's most mysterious figures. Hubbard first appeared in the papers in 1919 for his supposed invention of a perpetual motion machine that harnessed energy from Earth's atmosphere. From there, he transformed himself into a bootlegger, radio pioneer, top-secret spy, and eventually 'the Johnny Appleseed of LSD'. History Café is produced as a partnership between HistoryLink and MOHAI. ASL Interpretation and CART captioning are available during the program. Light food and drink will be available to purchase in the atrium. Virtual attendance option available.
Sliding Scale: F...
Sliding Scale: Free-$50
Hybrid
Mar 19, 5:30 AM ET
History
Innovation
Science
Technology
Invention
Perpetual Motion
Energy
Atmospheric Science
Biography
Seattle History
Radio Technology
Scientific Discoveries
02-12-2026
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Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16-20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission.
Oklahoma History Center
Regular museum a...
Regular museum admission
3/19/26
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Mar
19
Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16-20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission.
Regular museum a...
Regular museum admission
In-Person
Mar 19, 4:00 PM ET
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Oklahoma Historical Society Awards Banquet
Annual awards ceremony honoring Oklahoma historians and historical achievements. Cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m., dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Cocktail attire requested. Features Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame inductees, various historical awards, and National Register of Historic Places designations.
Oklahoma History Center
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Ticket purchase required
3/20/26
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Mar
20
Oklahoma Historical Society Awards Banquet
Annual awards ceremony honoring Oklahoma historians and historical achievements. Cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m., dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Cocktail attire requested. Features Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame inductees, various historical awards, and National Register of Historic Places designations.
Ticket purchase...
Ticket purchase required
In-Person
Mar 20, 1:30 AM ET
History
Awards
Ceremony
Oklahoma
Historical Society
Hall Of Fame
Education
Academic Recognition
Historical Preservation
02-13-2026
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Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16-20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission.
Oklahoma History Center
Regular museum a...
Regular museum admission
3/20/26
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Mar
20
Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16-20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission.
Regular museum a...
Regular museum admission
In-Person
Mar 20, 4:00 PM ET
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Junior Science Club: STEM Through Time
Explore how science and engineering have shaped our world in this hands-on STEM workshop. Participants build simple Roman aqueduct models, test early architectural designs, and experiment with basic coding and robotics to see how technology has evolved. Grades 1-4. Session runs 9-10:30 a.m.
Fleet Science Center
$30.00 - $30 mem...
$30.00 - $30 members | $35 public
3/21/26
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Mar
21
Junior Science Club: STEM Through Time
Explore how science and engineering have shaped our world in this hands-on STEM workshop. Participants build simple Roman aqueduct models, test early architectural designs, and experiment with basic coding and robotics to see how technology has evolved. Grades 1-4. Session runs 9-10:30 a.m.
$30.00 - $30 mem...
$30.00 - $30 members | $35 public
In-Person
Mar 21, 7:00 PM ET
02-12-2026
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Junior Science Club: STEM Through Time
Explore how science and engineering have shaped our world in this hands-on STEM workshop. Participants build simple Roman aqueduct models, test early architectural designs, and experiment with basic coding and robotics to see how technology has evolved. Grades 1-4. Session runs 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fleet Science Center
$30.00 - $30 mem...
$30.00 - $30 members | $35 public
3/21/26
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Mar
21
Junior Science Club: STEM Through Time
Explore how science and engineering have shaped our world in this hands-on STEM workshop. Participants build simple Roman aqueduct models, test early architectural designs, and experiment with basic coding and robotics to see how technology has evolved. Grades 1-4. Session runs 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$30.00 - $30 mem...
$30.00 - $30 members | $35 public
In-Person
Mar 21, 9:00 PM ET
02-12-2026
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Dinnen Writer Series - Michael Punke
Where History, Storytelling, and Global Leadership Meet. Author of 'The Revenant', 'Fire & Brimstone', 'Last Stand', and 'Ridgeline'. Has appeared in Ken Burns' 'The American Buffalo' and Kevin Costner's 'The West'.
Surbrugg Prentice Auditorium
Free
3/27/26
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Mar
27
Dinnen Writer Series - Michael Punke
Where History, Storytelling, and Global Leadership Meet. Author of 'The Revenant', 'Fire & Brimstone', 'Last Stand', and 'Ridgeline'. Has appeared in Ken Burns' 'The American Buffalo' and Kevin Costner's 'The West'.
Free
In-Person
Mar 27, 3:00 AM ET
02-10-2026
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Botany of Nations
New exhibit reframing the story of Lewis & Clark through an Indigenous lens, focusing on the plants in the Lewis and Clark Herbarium. The Academy of Natural Sciences holds the honor of being the oldest natural sciences institution in the Western Hemisphere.
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Museum admission...
Museum admission required
3/28/26
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Mar
28
Botany of Nations
New exhibit reframing the story of Lewis & Clark through an Indigenous lens, focusing on the plants in the Lewis and Clark Herbarium. The Academy of Natural Sciences holds the honor of being the oldest natural sciences institution in the Western Hemisphere.
Museum admission...
Museum admission required
In-Person
Mar 28, 2026
02-14-2026
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Tales on the Rails
A new event at the National Railroad Museum running March 28 & 29, 2026. Features storytelling combined with historic trains and railroad engineering education.
National Railroad Museum
Free
3/28/26
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Mar
28
Tales on the Rails
A new event at the National Railroad Museum running March 28 & 29, 2026. Features storytelling combined with historic trains and railroad engineering education.
Free
In-Person
Mar 28, 2026
Sourced:
https://nationalrrmuseum.org/
01-18-2026
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Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks at the Science History Institute
Exhibition exploring the history and chemistry of fireworks, featuring historic rare books, fine art, and the latest in modern-day pyrotechnic technologies. Covers fireworks origins dating back to the second century B.C.
Science History Institute
Free
4/10/26
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Apr
10
Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks at the Science History Institute
Exhibition exploring the history and chemistry of fireworks, featuring historic rare books, fine art, and the latest in modern-day pyrotechnic technologies. Covers fireworks origins dating back to the second century B.C.
Free
In-Person
Apr 10, 2026
02-14-2026
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