Democracy in Dialogue is a Smithsonian virtual exchange program aimed at engaging students and educators from various backgrounds in meaningful discussions about democracy and community. A group of 10-25 youth will form an in-person cohort at Conner Prairie, and meet virtually with a partner cohort elsewhere in the US. The cohort will work together to produce a final research/oral history/video project. The program will run January through April, 2026.
All young people who will be between the ages of 10-18 by January 1 are welcome to apply for the Democracy in Dialogue track. We would love a cohort as diverse as our local community. We will have a high rate of acceptance up to 25 participants. Applications are due January 9, 2026. Apply online here.
