Community Conversations

We the People The first line of the Declaration of Independence established a new form of government; one ran by the people. Since 1776, the idea of “the people” has expanded to include women, African Americans, and Native Americans. Conversations about who “the people” are, and how this has changed over time provides opportunities to…

Power of Place Places are an important part of a community’s culture, history, and heritage. They provide spaces for us to celebrate, mourn, and gather together. The power of place is often intangible but plays an important role in telling a story about a community and its people. Talkin about place and the power of…

National Holidays How did Columbus Day become a National Holiday? Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving with food such as turkey? Discussing national holidays help us understand why we celebrate some national holidays with certain traditions and how we can commemorate new national holidays as they are established.    Download Guide

Doing History History plays an important role in how we remember and educate about our past, but one person’s recollection and perspective can differ vastly from another’s.  Discussing why and how our communities remember our history provides an opportunity to reflect on the value of history.   Download Guide

Breaking Bread Food plays an important role in our day-to-day lives.  Talking about how food provides an opportunity to understand the role it plays in our lives—from celebrating culture to providing nourishment, food is a reflection of who we are in our communities.   Dowload Guide

American Experiment When American Revolutionaries signed the Declaration of Independence, they began an experiment in government where the government was beholden to citizens rather than the crown. Discussing how the “American Experiment” continues 250 years later offers opportunities to better understand the roles and responsibilities of government in our lives.  Download Guide

A More Perfect Union The United States has come a long way since 1776. People in the United States have used political documents such as the Constitution to create a positive impact on their community. Discussing what “a more perfect union” looks like provides opportunities for Idahoans to explore how we can continue striving towards…