Civics Events

2023 Fourth Circuit High School Essay Contest. Essays due May 31, 2023.
Nominate a student or students for the Mount Vernon Prize in Excellence in Civics and History. Applications close June 2, 2023.
Observe a local naturalization ceremony.

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Civics Activities & Games for All Ages

Escape the Courtroom: Do you have what it takes?!
iCivics' games help expand and hone civic skills and knowledge.
Engage with primary sources by exploring interactive content, solving challenges, becoming a history detective, and more. Exploring Primary Sources is a project of iCivics.

Escape the Courtroom

Take a look around one of our locked Fourth Circuit courtrooms, gather clues, and solve puzzles to Escape the Courtroom.