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Discover Stories, Speak With Scholars, and Focus on the First Amendment
This Constitution Day, discover the stories of “We the People,” speak with scholars about the Constitutional Convention, and focus on the First Amendment with live events for every learner.
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Preamble Party
Monday, September 18 | 8:30 a.m. ET
Join us live from iconic spots inside the museum, as we read the Preamble to the Constitution and explore the core principles at the heart of our democracy.
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Naturalization Ceremony
Monday, September 18 | 9:30 a.m. ET
The Honorable John R. Padova, senior judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, presides over this moving ceremony as 50 immigrants from across the globe officially become United States citizens. Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen offers remarks.
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Kids Town Hall With Historic Figures
Monday, September 18 | 11:30 a.m. ET
During this special program, meet Benjamin Franklin, Dora Lewis, Frances Harper, and other historic figures who fought to ensure “We, the People” includes ALL the people.
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The Summer of 1787 With Stuart Leibiger
Sunday, September 17 | Noon ET
Stuart Leibiger discusses the prominent figures, conflicts, and compromises that led to the framing of the U.S. Constitution during the summer of 1787.
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Scholar Exchange: The Constitutional Convention
Monday, September 18 | 2 p.m. ET
William Allen, Colleen Sheehan, and Jonathan Gienapp join National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion of the issues and events in early America that led to the Constitutional Convention.
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Judges on Judging
Monday, September 18 | 11 a.m. ET
Judges Marjorie Rendell, Cheryl Ann Krause, and Stephanos Bibas, judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, discuss how judges approach cases by reviewing the seven different methodologies of constitutional interpretation. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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Student Town Hall With Simon Tam
Monday, September 18 | Noon ET
Students join a discussion with musician Simon Tam, who, along with his bandmate, was originally denied a trademark for his band’s name. The band appealed the decision to the Supreme Court and won.
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Student Town Hall With Mary Beth Tinker
Monday, September 18 | 1 p.m. ET
Students join a discussion with free-speech advocate Mary Beth Tinker, who, as a 13-year-old in 1969, wore a black armband to school to protest the Vietnam War. A few other students, including her brother, joined her and the students were suspended for their actions. They took their case to the Supreme Court—and won.
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Live From the Museum: The First Amendment
Monday, September 18 | 3:30 p.m. ET
We'll wrap up the day live from our new exhibit with a First Amendment reading as we explore religious liberty, a free press, freedom of speech, freedom to assembly and the right to petition
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Explore
Visit the National Constitution Center from anywhere with this virtual tour of our iconic Signers' Hall exhibit.
Watch
In this video from our Constitution 101 curriculum, we break down the major debates at the Constitutional Convention.
Listen
On this episode of the We the People podcast, Jeffrey Rosen is joined by special guest scholars to explore the intellectual inspirations behind the Constitution.
Read
Learn more about Benjamin Franklin's closing speech at the Constitutional Convention, now available on our Founders' Library.
Quiz
Quiz yourself and test how much you know about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
Create
Our DIY Preamble Scramble puzzles are great for younger learners!
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First Amendment Artifacts
Throughout September, we're highlighting artifacts featured in our newest exhibit, The First Amendment.
The New York-based demonstration advertised here supported a 1960s strike occurring in Delano, California. The strikers—predominately Mexican and Filipino grape pickers objecting to poor labor conditions—received national support from civil rights and student groups. The movement successfully pressured grape growers to sign their first union contracts for better pay, protections, and benefits
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Exploring the Center's Education Framework: Teaching Stories Through Dialogue
Wednesday, September 20 I 6:30-8 p.m. ET
In this session, participants will examine the National Constitution Center’s framework for learning, which integrates three main components: Historical Foundations Through Storytelling; Constitutional Interpretation Skills; and Civil Dialogue and Reflection. This approach teaches learners of all ages to separate their political views from their constitutional views—asking not what the government should do, but what it constitutionally may do. Participants will explore all aspects of the framework by exploring the Center’s newest exhibit, The First Amendment.
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Thank you for being part of our community of educators. If you have any questions we’d love to hear from you. Please email the education team at [email protected]. | | | | |
