February 17 - June 17, 2011
The Choosing to Participate exhibition is on display at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.! This multimedia exhibition has won nationwide praise for encouraging hundreds of thousands of young people, educators, and community members to consider their civic responsibilities and to inspire them to make a difference.
During the next few months, Facing History will partner with leading corporate, civic, cultural and educational organizations to engage the community in a conversation about how to build a stronger, more inclusive community. There are a variety ways to get involved including guided tours, volunteer opportunities, resources [1]for educators and community members, and an event series. [2]
For more information or to learn how you can get involved, please contact:
Sarah Haacke
Director of Choosing to Participate
Sarah_Haacke@facing.org [3]
Schedule a Tour
Hours: Choosing to Participate is open to the public during normal museum hours [4].
Admission: Admission to the Historical Society is free.
Tours: Guided group tours are available February though May during the week. Other days, including nights and weekends, are available upon request. Guided tours are directed toward middle and high schools students, but groups of any age will enjoy a tour. Reservations are required for all school and group visits. A limited number of grants are available to subsidize the cost of transportation for school groups based on each school’s need.
For questions or more information, contact Lindsay_Bowles@facing.org [5]. Space is limited. Sign up for a group tour. [6]
WorldStrides Partnership
Facing History and Ourselves is pleased to announce a new partnership with WorldStrides [7], the nation's largest educational travel organization. The Choosing to Participate exhibition will be a stop on WorldStrides' "Discover D.C. Program [8]," in which students gain a deeper understanding of American history, the consequences of choices, and of their role in our continuing American story. Facing History has always believed that no classroom or school exisits in isolation. Developing programs with WorldStrides allows us to offer new interactive experiences that support our goal of going beyond classroom walls to engage students in the study of history and democracy. Click [9]here [10] for more information about this exciting opportunity or contact WorldStrides at 800-468-5899.