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Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown join museums and historic sites across the country to host Civic Season, a series of civics-related programs and events to engage younger generations in the role of American democracy. Civic Season is a time to explore your story - and how it connects to our nation’s complex past - through events, activities and resources from credible sources.

At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, take part in a conversation café, decipher an escape room, vote on the most relevant grievance from the Declaration of Independence, and share your wish for America’s future.

Civic Season activities are offered daily, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Thursday, June 19 to Thursday, July 3, and are free with museum admission.

Programs at the museums include:

-Sign the "Wish Wall" for America's future at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

-Nick and Mary's Conversation Cafe at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown invites museum visitors to pick a conversation starter from a menu to explore how civics plays an everyday role in our lives through community building. Held in conjunction with "Patrons & Patriots: The Legacy of Nick and Mary Mathews" special exhibition.

-Escape Room at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is themed around a community food festival and challenges families and adult groups to solve puzzles to save the festival.

-Dissent & Protest Project at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown explores the Declaration of Independence's many grievances against King George III and Great Britain and invites visitors to vote on ones most relevant today.

-Community Helpers Day on June 21 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown invites visitors to learn about community organizations.

-Chips, Dips & Civics Trivia Night at 6-8 p.m. on June 25 at Precarious Beer Project (110 S. Henry St., Williamsburg) explores America's civic legacy, testing what you know and discovering how the past still speaks to the world today.

Learn more at jyfmuseums.org/events/programs-activities/civic-season.