Civic Season

Join us during Civic Season, June 19 - July 4, for a special series of events and programs.

In brilliant sunshine, the Monticello house is decorated with patriotic bunting. View is of the west front and dome of the house (looking east).

The nationwide initiative started by Made By Us to connect history, civic engagement, and community participation takes place annually between Juneteenth and Independence Day.

Check back in the spring of 2027 to see what we have planned!

Our Partners

A strip of logos of the following: Visit Charlottesville, Cville Downtown Mall, Ragged Mountain Running Shop, 250th Celebration, Culinary Diplomacy, VA250, Made By Us, and More Perfect

What is Civic Season?

From our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, to our oldest, the 4th of July, 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 is the flagship program from Made By Us, a network of hundreds of museums, historic sites, libraries, and archives unleashing access to history for younger generations who have the most at stake.

Civic Season Explained

Additional Resources

Past Events in this series

  • A toddler sits on his father's shoulders and hold up a small American flat at a July 4 naturalization ceremony at Monticello.

    July 4: Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony

    Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with family activities and a Naturalization Ceremony, as Monticello's West Lawn turns into an outdoor courtroom where dozens take the Oath of Citizenship.
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  • Headshot of Cristeta Comerford

    Culinary Diplomacy Project with Former White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford

    Drawing on her tenure as chef for five U.S. presidents and the diplomatic spirit that defined both her work and Jefferson’s, Chef Comerford will present a culinary reimagining of a Jefferson-era state dinner.
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