BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-////NONSGML iCalcreator 2.41.92// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:30303131-3938-4339-a138-343935643938 X-WR-RELCALID:c3665797-f9a6-46e8-8cd3-36596ced1576 X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York X-WR-CALNAME:Events from Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 to Sunday\, November 2 2\, 2026 in Civics Program BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York TZUNTIL:20290311T070000Z BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20261101T020000 RDATE:20271107T020000 RDATE:20281105T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20270314T020000 RDATE:20280312T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fa88332f-93a5-4859-9f2a-d07975e18550 DTSTAMP:20260822T104330Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260729T142540Z DESCRIPTION:Tony Williams is a Senior Fellow at the Bill of Rights Institut e. He is the author of seven books\, including the 'Divided over the Decla ration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America\,' co-author ed with David J. Bobb. He has also written the brief and engaging 'Hamilto n: An American Biography' (Rowman Littlefield) and 'Washington & Hamilton: The Alliance that Created America\,' (Sourcebooks\,2015)\, co-authored wi th Stephen F. Knott and lectured across the country at universities\, muse ums\, teacher conferences\, schools\, libraries\, civic groups\, and the f ederal government. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T193323Z LOCATION:Endeavor Room SUMMARY:Divided over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the V ision of America TRANSP:OPAQUE URL:/events/divided-over-the-declaration-how-an-endur ing-debate-sustains-the-vision-of-america END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e50356a4-2f6b-4888-a095-0ef817af36ca DTSTAMP:20260822T104330Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260729T143511Z DESCRIPTION:Join the Civic Center and the Bill of Rights Institute to learn about Constitution Day and ideas for your classroom instruction just in t ime for Constitution Day 2026! This training equips educators with dynamic resources to make Constitution Day meaningful and engaging for students. Participants will explore ready-to-use lessons\, primary sources\, and act ivities that highlight the Constitution’s principles and relevance today. Through practical examples and guided walkthroughs\, teachers will learn h ow to create impactful\, student-centered experiences that go beyond a sin gle day. By the end of… DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T183000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T193749Z LOCATION:Student Union Endeavor Room (Room 156 A-C) SUMMARY:Constitution Day Workshop (K-12 Educators) - Bill of Rights Institu te TRANSP:OPAQUE URL:/events/constitution-day-workshop-k-12-educators- bill-of-rights-institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6414314e-e4c0-4a04-9104-9529d9d2892e DTSTAMP:20260822T104330Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260729T144352Z DESCRIPTION:Families will enjoy engaging\, interactive activities and a sch olarly lecture by Dr. Andrew Lang that highlights the Constitution’s vital role in shaping American liberty\, self-government\, and enduring nationa l principles. Session One: Seminar: K-12 Homeschool Family Day The Civics Center and the Bill of Rights Institute are hosting a day of family fun wh ile learning about the Constitution. The morning will be loaded with fun\, interactive activities. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Student Union Atrium Sessio n Two: Constitution Day Lecture: Dr. Andrew Lang on Abraham Lincoln and… DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T193802Z LOCATION:Student Union Atrium SUMMARY:Constitution Day for Homeschool Families (K-12 Educators) - Bill of Rights Institute TRANSP:OPAQUE URL:/events/constitution-day-for-homeschool-families- k-12-educators-bill-of-rights-institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34d001f8-86a8-4061-8132-8942cd19eb88 DTSTAMP:20260822T104330Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260729T145412Z DESCRIPTION:Join the Civic Center and the Bill of Rights Institute to learn about the electoral college and ideas for your classroom instruction. Exp lore elections and the Electoral College with the Bill of Rights Institute 's Shawn McCusker. McCusker brings over three decades of experience in edu cation as a classroom teacher\, instructional leader\, consultant\, and na tional speaker. His innovative approach to teaching incorporates technolog y and multimedia to promote student-centered experiential learning.   DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T183000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T193828Z LOCATION:Student Union Atlantis Room (157 A-B) SUMMARY:Elections and the Electoral College (K-12 Educators) - Bill of Righ ts Institute TRANSP:OPAQUE URL:/events/elections-and-the-electoral-college-k-12- educators-bill-of-rights-institute END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:768b58fc-8711-4b25-ab01-64fd9ed600de DTSTAMP:20260822T104330Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260729T150134Z DESCRIPTION:Sphere Education Initiatives and ԭ’s Cent er for Civics\, Culture\, and Workforce Development are pleased to present a daylong interdisciplinary professional learning event. Join educators f rom across the region as we explore contemporary challenges to free speech and civil discourse in the classroom and offer strategies for engaging st udents on complex issues and topics. This hands‐​on\, application‐​focused professional development event will include expert presentations and brea kout sessions that provide knowledge\, tools\, and strategies to address p ressing issues.… DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T153000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T193121Z LOCATION:Student Union Atlantis Room (157 A-B) SUMMARY:Foundations of Civic Culture: Meeting the Moment — Fostering Civil Discourse and Overcoming Polarization in Today’s Classrooms TRANSP:OPAQUE URL:/events/foundations-of-civic-culture-meeting-the- moment-fostering-civil-discourse-and-overcoming-polarization-in-todays-cla ssrooms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29c35e8c-e31a-48a7-9a1f-b62c2295223b DTSTAMP:20260822T104330Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260811T134201Z DESCRIPTION:This dynamic summer camp brings the American Revolution to life \, showing why its events and ideals remain profoundly relevant to America and the world today. Campers will explore the key events leading to indep endence\, the Revolutionary War\, and the creation of the Constitution thr ough expert lectures\, engaging educational media\, interactive activities \, and exciting games. Along the way\, they will discover how core values of the Revolution\; civic participation\, open debate\, freedom of speech and assembly\, and intellectual inquiry\, shaped our nation while continui ng to inspire us in our daily… DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270617T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T201612Z LOCATION:Allyn Hall Annex SUMMARY:1776 and All That: The American Revolution\, the Rights of Man\, an d We the People TRANSP:OPAQUE URL:/events/1776-and-all-that-the-american-revolution -the-rights-of-man-and-we-the-people END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a0ba4f83-d850-48ac-bfc0-31df95a53950 DTSTAMP:20260822T104330Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260811T134442Z DESCRIPTION:Campers will dive deep into the revolutionary ideas of natural rights and consent of the governed\, examine why the Articles of Confedera tion failed\, and experience the dramatic birth of the U.S. Constitution. Through interactive lectures\, the award-winning film “A More Perfect Unio n\,” exciting board games such as Constitution Quest and The Presidential\ , and hands-on simulations\, participants gain a vivid understanding of ho w the Constitution was created. Daily civil discourse training\, group cha llenges\, and lively debates help campers develop critical thinking\, resp ectful dialogue skills\, and… DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270624T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T202127Z LOCATION:Allyn Hall Annex SUMMARY:Declaration\, Articles of Confederation\, and the Constitution TRANSP:OPAQUE URL:/events/declaration-articles-of-confederation-and -the-constitution END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eedd110b-371e-48fd-8796-a0baab6012f0 DTSTAMP:20260822T104330Z CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260811T134659Z DESCRIPTION:This summer camp will guide students through a discussion of th e meaning of the Declaration of Independence’s famous line that “all men a re created equal.” The precise meaning of the phrase was debated at the ti me and is frequently debated today. The ideal of equality will not be trea ted simply as an issue of the past but rather a guiding principle that has been built upon and departed from throughout our history. We will address this question by considering the place of African Americans in the Americ an story. We will cover how equality was understood and applied during key periods\,… DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270629T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270701T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T202117Z LOCATION:Allyn Hall Annex SUMMARY:Who Was Created Equal? The Principle of Equality from Founding to C ivil Rights TRANSP:OPAQUE URL:/events/who-was-created-equal-the-principle-of-eq uality-from-founding-to-civil-rights END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR