06-03-2025
Chenango museum to take part in 'Civic Learning Week'
The Chenango County Historical Society will hold its inaugural 'Be My Neighbor' Day next week.
According to a news release, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon March 14. It will feature family-friendly activities and an appearance by Suzanne Bloom, an award-winning children's author and illustrator from Chenango County.
Inspired by WSKG Education and PBS Kids, 'Be My Neighbor' Day is based on the principles of Fred Rogers, known as 'Mister Rogers' from his long-running PBS television show. "It focuses on bringing people together to celebrate kindness and what it means to be a good neighbor," the release stated. Guest organizations include Chenango County 4-H Youth Development, Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, and The Place.
The event is part of Civic Learning Week, an initiative held annually "to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States," the release stated. During CLW, community organizations host various activities to demonstrate the key role different groups play in ensuring high-quality civic education is accessible to every student across the nation.
'We are so excited to be hosting 'Be My Neighbor' Day during Civic Learning Week,' said Jessica Moquin, CCHS executive director. 'As a community-centered organization, encouraging kindness and collaboration are important.'
Civic Learning Week is hosted annually by iCivics, a nonprofit organization that encourages students to become active citizens. "By highlighting the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged populace, CLW seeks to further prioritize civic understanding across the nation," the release stated.
