Event | February 25, 2026
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: Congress as a Cornerstone of American Democracy
Speaker Emerita of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks on the important role Congress plays in meeting Americans’ needs.
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Event | February 25, 2026
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: Congress as a Cornerstone of American Democracy
Speaker Emerita of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks on the important role Congress plays in meeting Americans’ needs.
Event | March 26, 2026
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As the British occupied cities from Boston to Savannah during the American Revolution, how did the household become a crucial zone of meaning and transformation? Lauren Duval (Karsh Institute fellow) will discuss her new book with Jane Kamensky (Monticello).
Event | March 27, 2026
Indigenous Democratic Traditions: Arts Workshop
Learn the traditional craft ways of gourd painting, through this hands-on workshop with Deborah Wilkinson.
Event | March 27, 2026
Indigenous Democratic Traditions: Before America’s 250th & Beyond
Explore the foundations and futures of tribal governance and how they have contributed—and continue to contribute—to the broader democratic landscape of the United States.
Event | April 10, 2026
A Nation at 250: Virginia Student Oratory Contest
In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, Virginia undergrads deliver speeches centered on the prompt “Tell the story of a Virginian who embodies the Declaration of Independence.”
Event | April 23, 2026
Taxes
How have debates over taxation shaped American history and its democracy? Vanessa Williamson (Brookings) discusses her new book with Justene Hill Edwards, UVA associate professor of history.