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Commemorative Events
January
Remember: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, National Religious Freedom Day, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Human Trafficking Awareness Day
February
Remember: National Freedom Day, Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Susan B. Anthony Day, President’s Day, George Washington’s Birthday
March
Remember: Women’s History Month Begins, Read Across America Day, Congressional Gold Medal Day, International Women’s Day, National Vietnam War Veterans Day
April
Remember: National Library Week, Tax Day, Patriots’ Day, Earth Day, George Washington’s First Inauguration
May
Remember: Law Day, National Press Freedom Day, Peace Officers Memorial Day, Memorial Day
June
Remember: Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Approval by Congress, Loving Day, Flag Day, Juneteenth, World Refugee Day
July
Remember: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Anniversary, Independence Day, National Civic Day of Hacking, Seneca Falls Convention Anniversary, Buffalo Soldiers Day
August
Remember: Coast Guard Day, Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Ratification, Women’s Equality Day, National Grief Awareness Day
September
Remember: VJ Day, Patriot Day, Constitution Day, American Business Women’s Day, National Voter Registration Day
October
Remember: National Civics Day, German American Day, General Pulaski Memorial Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Statue of Liberty Dedication Anniversary
November
Remember: National Family Literacy Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, America Recycles Day, Founding of the U.S. Army
December
Remember: Rosa Parks Day, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, Pledge of Allegiance Day
Useful Resources
2026 Legislative Activity Calendar
View the West Virginia Legislature’s 2026 activity calendar to stay informed about important legislative dates and sessions.
America 250 WV
The West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission was created by the West Virginia Legislature to support the celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
American Heritage Education Foundation
K-College free lesson plans and educational resources on American social studies, history, government, and political philosophy.
Center for Civic Education Lesson Plans
The Center for Civic Education helps students develop understanding of constitutional democracy, skills for competent citizenship, and commitment to democratic processes.
Go Vote WV
Find everything you need to know to vote in West Virginia. Online voting tools, voter information, and important election dates and news.
Curriculum Units
Topically organized middle and high school units of study from iCivics. Curriculum units are arranged by topic and can be used like a chapter or unit of a textbook.
iCivics Teacher Resources
iCivics champions equitable, non-partisan civic education so the practice of democracy is learned by each new generation. High quality and engaging civics resources for teachers and students.
Missouri Bar Teacher Lesson Plans
Free, high-quality materials that challenge students and ignite critical thinking, creativity, and independent thought within the context of American Government. Developed by successful classroom teachers.
Ohio Center for Law-Related Education
OCLRE provides Ohio’s students and teachers with exciting academic programs and resources, designed to engage students in learning about government, law, and the importance of active citizenship.
PBS Learning Media
WVPB and PBS have curated FREE, curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers.
Teaching Civics
An extensive library of civics lesson plans from the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation. Find the right lesson at the right time for the right students.
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will show what we can learn from, not about, our 26th President. Values: dare greatly, think boldly, live passionately, and care deeply.
Texas Law Related Education
Lesson plans from the State Bar of Texas Law-Related Education program covering elementary through high school students in American Government and related subjects.
Verizon Social Studies Lessons
Free social studies lesson plans and resources curated by Verizon Innovative Learning for teachers and students.
West Virginia Mine Wars
Teaching trunks with artifacts, documents, handouts, and activities enabling educators to teach immersive lessons on the history of the West Virginia Mine Wars. Also offers field trips and lesson plans.
Supreme Court Historical Society
The Supreme Court and My Hometown is an immersive, in-person civics education program for high school students designed to make the Supreme Court more accessible. Each program is sponsored and supported by the local federal court in partnership with the Supreme Court Historical Society. Also included is the history of the Supreme Court featuring case summaries, life stories, articles, infographics, and primary sources contextualized in broader American history.
West Virginia Council for the Social Studies
The West Virginia Council for the Social Studies is a teacher-administrated organization of professionals seeking to provide first-class educational support and experiences for social studies teachers employed in all corners of the Mountain State of West Virginia.
Colonial Williamsburg
The Teach page contains free educator resources, including lesson plans, primary sources, and multimedia tools. It also highlights a Teacher Institute, offering immersive, standards‑aligned professional development. The site provides student‑friendly games, videos, and interactive activities that bring 18th‑century history to life.
Oyez
Searchable site for United States Supreme Court cases by topic, term, name, or resolution.
Teen Screen
Film Pittsburgh provides educational movies of historical, cultural, and social significance.and resources for middle and high school classrooms worldwide.
Bill of Rights Institute
Free, scholar‑reviewed civics and history resources for teachers and students, including lessons, essays, videos, primary sources, and current‑events articles. It provides grade‑banded materials for elementary through high school, along with professional development, contests, and student learning tools such as games and homework‑help videos. Free Login Required.
Mikva Challenge
A national nonprofit dedicated to developing youth into informed, empowered, and engaged civic leaders. The organization emphasizes youth voice, real-world democratic participation, and equitable opportunities for young people to shape their communities. Its programs include curricula, teacher resources, professional development, and youth leadership initiatives. May include purchase of materials.
Youth Leadership Initiative
Free, interactive civics education programs designed to turn K–12 students into active participants in democracy. The site offers nationwide election and legislative simulations, along with a large library of accessible lesson plans that make teaching politics engaging and hands‑on. Free Login may be required.
Civics Renewal Network
Searchable lessons, videos, games, primary sources, and toolkits aligned to national standards and organized by subject, grade level, and teaching strategy. Educators can also explore curated collections on a variety of topics.