Upcoming at the National Constitution Center   On September 6, 2023, the National Constitution Center will open our newest gallery, The First Amendment. Protecting some of our most cherished freedoms—religious liberty, free speech, a free press, the freedom of assembly, and the right to petition—the First Amendment is a pillar of democracy and the American way. The gallery will offer a fresh perspective on the history of the First Amendment and how it impacts us today. Learn more about the gallery   Visit the Center   Flag Day Wednesday, June 14 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m Celebrate the birthdays of the American flag and the U.S. Army with programs at the National Constitution Center and across Independence Mall as part of Philadelphia’s annual Stripes and Stars Festival. Learn about the creation of the American flag, participate in flag-raising ceremonies, speak with Army veterans, and help us fold our giant flag. Learn about Flag Day celebrations Juneteenth Monday, June 19 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission courtesy of Citizens Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending slavery in the United States. Visitors can commemorate this historic event with special tours of the Center’s exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality or additional programs highlighting freedom fighters from the Reconstruction era like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, and more. Learn about Juneteenth celebrations RESERVE TICKETS Free admission on Juneteenth is made possible through the generous support of Citizens. Welcome America: Wawa Hoagie Day® Wednesday, June 28 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission courtesy of Wawa The National Constitution Center joins Wawa for its annual Hoagie Day® tradition of building and serving 25,000 Shorti® Hoagies to honor those who serve! Plus 1,000 Wawa stores chainwide will celebrate Hoagie Day in their local communities by building and donating an additional 30,000 hoagies to local first responders serving their neighborhoods – all in one day. Wawa also invites visitors to enjoy free admission to the National Constitution Center on June 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., along with an array of patriotic festivities surrounding Independence Day. Visitors can attend special scholarly talks, the interactive Independence Day show, and American flag history and etiquette workshops, as well as create Colonial-era arts and crafts. Learn about Wawa Hoagie Day® RESERVE TICKETS   Free admission to the National Constitution Center on Hoagie Day® courtesy of Wawa. Independence Week Celebrations Wednesday, June 28 – Tuesday, July 4 Join the National Constitution Center for an array of patriotic festivities surrounding Independence Day, exploring the history of the Declaration of Independence and how the definition of “We, the People” has expanded since Thomas Jefferson penned the famous words “all men are created equal” in 1776. Learn about the Independence Week celebrations Finding the Founders Sunday, July 2 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission courtesy of Citizen Travelers The National Constitution Center is partnering with neighboring sites throughout Historic Philadelphia for our Finding the Founders scholarly series. Learn about Finding the Founders RESERVE FINDING THE FOUNDERS TICKETS Free admission on July 2 is made possible through the generous support of Citizen Travelers, the nonpartisan civic engagement initiative of Travelers. Independence Day Tuesday, July 4 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The museum is open outside of normal operating hours on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4. Admission to the Center is free in recognition of Independence Day. Learn more about Independence Day RESERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY TICKETS   Debate at America’s Town Hall   Deliberation and Democratic Norms in America Tuesday, June 13 | Noon ET In today’s polarized political climate, how can Americans foster constructive conversations and compromise across the political spectrum to address the nation’s most pressing issues? Ronnie Janoff-Bulman, psychologist and author of The Two Moralities: Conservatives, Liberals, and the Roots of Our Political Divide; Matthew Levendusky, political scientist and author of Our Common Bonds: Using What Americans Share to Help Bridge the Partisan Divide; and Kenji Yoshino, legal scholar and author of Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice, join for a conversation exploring the roots of America’s political divide, various strategies for overcoming partisan gridlock, and how and why to engage in difficult discussions to secure the future of democracy. Thomas Donnelly, chief content officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates. REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE This program is made possible through the generous support of Citizen Travelers, the nonpartisan civic engagement initiative of Travelers. Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories That Define Him Monday, June 19 | Noon ET Join Judge Amul Thapar and former Judge Bernice Donald, both of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, for a conversation on Thapar’s new book, The People’s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE The Modern History of Originalism Wednesday, June 28 | Noon ET Join a panel of libertarian and conservative scholars—J. Joel Alicea of The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, Anastasia Boden of the Cato Institute, and Sherif Girgis of Notre Dame Law School—for an in-depth comparative look at the different strands of originalism as a constitutional methodology. They will also explore originalism’s modern history and application by current members of the Roberts Court through the examples of recent cases, and how originalism intersects with textualism and other interpretive approaches. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE   Learn About the Constitution   Join Us for the Summer of Red, White, and YOU It’s a celebration, and all are welcome! Come cool off at the National Constitution Center for a summer of interactive programs and special events to celebrate Red, White, and YOU! With engaging offerings, explore how YOU are a part of the story of “We, the People.” Through a combination of in-person and online experiences, travel back in time to the writing of the Constitution, meet freedom fighters who ensured the rights prescribed in the Constitution extend to all, and explore what YOU can do with freedom to build a more perfect union. Learn more about the Summer of Red, White, and YOU   In Case You Missed It   WATCH The State of Free Expression in the U.S. and Abroad Run time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Garry Kasparov, Evan Mawarire, and Suzanne Nossel discuss the state of free expression in the United States, Russia, Zimbabwe, and around the world. Watch now Supreme Court Cases to Watch Featuring MSNBC’s Ali Velshi Run time: 54 minutes MSNBC’s Ali Velshi joins Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the Supreme Court and some of the biggest cases the justices are considering this term. Watch now LISTEN The Shadow Docket Debate Run time: 57 minutes Adam Liptak and Jennifer Mascott join Stephen Vladeck for a conversation on Vladeck’s new book, The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic, exploring the history and role of the shadow docket and the current debates surrounding the Court’s emergency rulings. Listen now Sal Khan on Civics, AI, and the Constitution Run time: 45 minutes Jeffrey Rosen sits down with Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan for a podcast discussion on the state of civics in America today; the NCC and Khan Academy partnership and the Constitution 101 course; the role of AI in education; and more. Listen now READ Two Unusual Murder Cases and the Death Penalty’s Constitutionality by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 7 minutes “Eight years ago, a divided U.S. Supreme Court rejected death row inmate Richard Glossip’s claim that a drug used in Oklahoma executions violated the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. In a remarkable turn of events, Glossip is back before the justices with new legal issues...” Read more May 30, 1860: A Future American President’s Deadly Duel by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes “On May 30, 1806, future President Andrew Jackson nearly died in a duel when he killed his opponent, a fellow plantation owner. While the deadly duel two years earlier between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton is the most famous in American history, Jackson was a frequent dueler among the prominent politicians of the dueling age, which lasted up until the Civil War era. ...” Read more All of the latest constitutional content from the National Constitution Center is available on our website! America’s Town Hall programs and Constitution 101 classes, as well as the videos for our new Constitution 101 course, are also available on our YouTube channel.     Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. 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