About Choosing to Participate

Choosing to Participate: Facing History and Ourselves is an engaging interactive multimedia exhibition that has won national praise for encouraging people of all ages to consider the consequences of their everyday choices and for inspiring them to make a difference in their schools and communities.

 

Choosing to Participate will be on display at the Boston Public Library from January through May 2008, welcoming visitors from all over New England including an anticipated 10,000 middle and high school students.

 

The exhibition focuses on four individuals and communities whose stories illustrate the courage, initiative, and compassion that are needed to protect democracy and human rights. Visitors will learn about "Upstanders" in New England - people who are making a difference locally and around the globe - and explore a remarkable display of student artwork. Choosing to Participate will also offer a calendar of exciting events including internationally renowned speakers, award winning films, theatre, and dance.

 

With our partners, the City of Boston, the Boston Public Library, leading corporations and civic organizations, we invite you to explore the exhibition and be inspired!

About Facing History and Ourselves

Since 1976, Facing History and Ourselves has offered in-depth professional development services; curricular resources; and ongoing support to educators and students in the areas of history, social studies, and language arts. We are dedicated to helping teachers around the world lead their students in a critical examination of history, with particular focus on genocide and mass violence. Our work is based on the premise that we need to—and can—teach civic responsibility, tolerance, and social action to young people, as a way of fostering moral adulthood.