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Civics Superheroes (Limited video series for Civics Season 2024)

Join the Kentucky Historical Society for a limited short video series examining Kentucky citizenship in the past and present. Learn about four Kentuckians who demonstrated patriotism and sacrifice, then gain new resources to activate the freedoms of your American citizenship. Watch the trailer!

(four weekly 1-minute videos shared from D-Day [June 6th to Independence Day)

  1. Kenneth Maddox (DEFENDER): fought and saved lives during WWII
  2. Pauline Cushman (AMPLIFIER): spied for the Union during the Civil War
  3. Harry Mordecai (CONNECTOR): sculpted his way to freedom as a skilled craftsman
  4. Mary Britton (NURTURER):  taught and manifested equality

What's your Civic Superpower? Take the quiz:  Your Civic Superpowers - Civic Season (thecivicseason.com)

Learn more about Civics Season, a 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.

Confirm your power to vote in Kentucky:  Voter Registration in Kentucky | Vote.gov

 

 

 

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<p>Olivia McCants is an avid history and music fan who hails from Shelby County, Kentucky. She is a lifelong admirer of Daniel Boone, the Constitution, and pioneers, giving rise to her childhood dream of living in a log cabin. Homeschooling gave Olivia the flexibility to delve deeply into history and develop a love for museums. She began her museum career at the Ark Encounter where she discovered the joy of serving the public in an educational setting. As a child, Olivia benefited from wonderful museum programming, and hopes to give the same meaningful experience to guests who visit KHS. She graduated from Asbury University with a B.A. in History and a Music minor in 2021. She is a classically trained artist, pianist, and singer, and loves sharing art and music with others. Olivia cherishes time with her family and is forever grateful to them for taking her to forts and historic homes. Staff member since 2022.</p>

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