Democracy in Dialogue

In 2026, the United States turns 250 years old, and as the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, the Smithsonian is ideally positioned to contextualize our nation’s complex history with all its challenges and opportunities. It is in this spirit that the Smithsonian proudly facilitates Democracy in Dialogue, a unique cultural storytelling project bringing together educators and students from diverse communities to engage in discovery, dialogue, and reflection. To this end, centering local stories within a broader national narrative illuminates the indispensability of the human voice, in all its variety, in ensuring a robust democracy.

The FRIENDS OF THE PRUNEDALE LIBRARY is proud to have been selected for this virtual exchange program and are recruiting kids and teens ages 10-18 years old who are interested in participating. Click here to find out more information: Democracy in Dialogue slide deck. 

If you are interested in participating, please email Becky Ruberg @ [email protected]