Sophia Rosenfeld, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, presents the first lecture of the "So You Think You Know Civics?" series.
We’ve all heard “a government for the people by the people.” But what does this really mean?
Join the library and Morven as we kick off a new series, "So You Think You Know Civics?" This series of free public programs will unpack big questions about the past and present of the U.S. government, and how we can make change in our democracy.
The speaker for the first program in the series, "What is a Democracy?," is Sophia Rosenfeld, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania and author of many books, including "Democracy and Truth: A Short History" (2019) and "Choice: The Invention of Modern Freedom" (forthcoming).
Explore the history of democracy in America. Why do we have this form of government? Is the U.S. a republic or a democracy (and what is the difference)? How has democracy in the U.S. changed over time?
This event is hybrid - held both in-person in Morven’s Stockton Education Center and virtually via Zoom webinar. A Q&A will follow the talk for both in-person and virtual attendees. A webinar link will be shared with virtual ticket holders upon registration. A recording of the event will be shared following the program.
Those who attend all five programs (virtually and/or in-person) will receive a free "So You Think You Know Civics?" T-shirt.
Upcoming programs include:
"What is Citizenship?"
Wednesday, June 12, 6 p.m.
"What is Civic Participation?"
Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m.
"What is Law?"
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.
"How does the State Government Work?"
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m.
This program is part of National Library Week, an annual observance sponsored by the American Library Association during April that highlights the essential role of libraries and encourages communities to explore all that their local library has to offer.
Presented in partnership with the Morven Museum & Garden and with support from New Jersey Council for the Humanities and from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Presentations | Civic Life |