Name
Stories of America: Bridging Communities Through Narrative (In-Person)
Date
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Description
Join us for an interactive session commemorating America 250 through storytelling. Participants will analyze historic imagery from the Smithsonian, exploring personal and collective narratives. Through small group discussions, they will create thematic collections and reflect on values shaping American identity. Additionally, participants will connect national themes to local stories, emphasizing how diverse narratives within communities highlight crucial aspects of democracy amid contemporary challenges. This hands-on experience aims to inspire deeper engagement with the stories that define us and will introduce participants to two Smithsonian programs: Stories 4History and Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange.
Speakers
Maggie Lisman, Smithsonian Institution
Ali McKersie, Smithsonian, OUSE
Jared Morris, Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary for Education
Mariya Skurko-Chan, OUSE
Ali McKersie, Smithsonian, OUSE
Jared Morris, Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary for Education
Mariya Skurko-Chan, OUSE
Session Type
60-minute in-person, hands-on workshop (Wed., July 16 only)
Session Track
Many Voices, One Nation
Grades
9-12
Subject Areas
English/Language Arts, Social Studies
Audience
Middle and High School Teachers, Museum Educators and Staff, Non-Profit Organizations in Education
Location Name
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (401-A)
Stories of America Session Resource 1
Stories of America Session Resource 2