# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Community Conversation: What Does It Mean to Be a Citizen?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: SAT, SEPTEMBER 19 | 11 AM–12:30 PM | GRANTS PASS BRANCH

Where did the idea of government by the people come from, and what does it take to make it work? Does democracy mean the same thing to everyone?

Join us for a conversation with Oregon Humanities facilitator Prakash Chenjeri to explore the history, philosophy, and real-world practice of self-government. Examine the ideas of influential political thinkers, the U.S. Constitution, and current research on the challenges facing representative government today. Leave with a deeper understanding of how you can take part in civic life, both locally and nationally.

What Does It Mean to Be a Citizen? is an Oregon Humanities Community Conversation, part of its Beyond 250 initiative, which brings Oregonians together in 2026 to reflect on democracy, freedom, and the future of our communities during the 250 anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A library card is not required th to participate.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grants-pass/community-conversation-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-citizen/200030610051253
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grants Pass
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 NW C St, Grants Pass, OR, United States, Oregon 97526
- **lat**: 42.44299
- **long**: -123.32669
- **full address**: 200 NW C St, Grants Pass, OR, United States, Oregon 97526

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Community Conversation: What Does It Mean to Be a Citizen? being held?
  - **A:** Community Conversation: What Does It Mean to Be a Citizen? takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 200 NW C St, Grants Pass, OR, United States, Oregon 97526.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Community Conversation: What Does It Mean to Be a Citizen??
  - **A:** Community Conversation: What Does It Mean to Be a Citizen? is organized by Josephine Community Library District.

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