2023 Liberty Medal Ceremony
Run time: 58 minutes
On October 27, 2023, the 35th annual Liberty Medal was awarded to Judy Woodruff and David Rubenstein for their inspiring work in modeling and promoting civil dialogue about the shared values of liberty that unite Americans. Watch full ceremony
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Debate at America’s Town Hall
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From Founders to Politicians: Political Divisions at America’s Birth
Tuesday, November 7 | Noon ET
The election of 1800 was the first hotly contested partisan election in American history. Still, peaceful transfers of power continued for the next two centuries. But how? This Election Day, join Carol Berkin, author of A Sovereign People: The Crises of the 1790s and the Birth of American Nationalism, and H.W. Brands, author of Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison, Adams, and the Brawling Birth of American Politics, to explore political partisanship and nationalism in early America. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach Us About Democracy
Tuesday, November 14 | 7 p.m. ET
Join New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and political scientist Melvin Rogers, author of The Darkened Light of Faith: Race, Democracy, and Freedom in African American Political Thought, for a conversation exploring the ways key African American intellectuals and artists—from David Walker, Frederick Douglass, and W.E.B. Du Bois to Billie Holiday and James Baldwin—reimagined U.S. democracy. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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Democracy, Populism, and the Tyranny of the Minority
Monday, November 27 | Noon ET
Join political scientists Frances Lee of Princeton University, Steven Levitsky of Harvard University and coauthor of Tyranny of the Minority, and Kurt Weyland of the University of Texas at Austin and author of Democracy's Resilience to Populism's Threat, to explore some of the new theories and approaches to the challenges facing American democracy in 2023 and beyond, including proposed solutions. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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Native American Heritage Month
November 2023
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we are hosting a series of programs and activities highlighting the history of Indigenous peoples. Learn more
Programs at the museum include:
- Indigenous influence on the Constitution
- Corn husk dolls
- Tribal mapping
- Lenape language activity
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Election Week
Monday, November 6 – Sunday, November 12
This election week, join us to the right of the elective franchise with a series of programs for every learner. Learn more
Programs at the museum include:
- Artifact Chat: Voter technology
- Voting booth activities
- Design your campaign poster
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Note: The museum is closed on Monday, November 6, and Tuesday, November 7. | |
Veterans Day
Friday, November 10 – Saturday, November 11
In honor of Veterans Day, we recognize the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the Constitution’s call to “provide for the common defense.” Learn more
Programs at the museum include:
- Veterans Day food drive
- Wreath laying ceremony
- Artifact Chat: The 54th Massachusetts Regiment
- Letter writing stations
| Museum admission is free for military veterans on Friday, November 10, and Saturday, November 11. | |
Thanksgiving Weekend
Friday, November 24 – Sunday, November 26
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the National Constitution Center with special programs and activities. Explore the history of this national holiday and learn about the Wampanoag people who lived in what is now New England, as well as the historic meal they shared with European settlers in 1621 and the events leading up to the harvest feast that year. Learn more
| Note: The National Constitution Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23. | |
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November Virtual Museum Programs
Live from the Museum: The 54th Massachusetts Regiment
Friday, November 10 | 9 a.m. ET
Commemorate Veterans Day live from our exhibit Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality for an inside look at the experiences of the soldiers who served in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. Register now
Civic Stories: Women in the Military
Friday, November 10 | Noon ET
Commemorate Veterans Day with a conversation featuring women of the U.S. armed forces. Speakers will share their stories of service and answer student questions. Register now
Live from the Museum: Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality
Wednesday, November 15 | Noon ET
Explore the Center’s compelling exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality. Monthly Civil War and Reconstruction tours are made possible through the generosity of TD Bank. Register now
Civic Stories: History of Thanksgiving
Friday, November 17 | Noon ET
Discover the origins and importance of this national holiday. We’ll explore more about the Wampanoag and their culture, the roles presidents have played in creating the Thanksgiving holiday, and more. Register now
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Native Peoples and Redefining U.S. History
Run time: 1 hour
Historians Ned Blackhawk and Brenda Child for a conversation on Blackhawk’s national bestseller, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History—a sweeping retelling of American history. Watch now
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From FDR to Biden: The Creation of the Modern Presidency
Run time: 1 hour
Presidency experts Sidney Milkis, Barbara Perry, and Stephen Knott explore how the institution of the modern presidency has evolved through the lens of studying the constitutional visions and approaches to executive power of some of America’s past presidents. Watch now
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Will the Supreme Court Strike Down South Carolina’s Voting Map?
Run time: 54 minutes
Election law experts Rick Hasen and Jason Torchinsky analyze the oral arguments in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, a case involving claims of racial gerrymandering. Listen now
Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Unconstitutional?
Run times: 45 minutes
Brianne Gorod and Jennifer Mascott join Jeffrey Rosen to recap the oral arguments in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America case. Listen now
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October 26, 1774: The First Continental Congress Concludes
by NCC Staff | Read time: 2 minutes
“On October 26, 1774, the First Continental Congress ended its initial session in Philadelphia with a list of rights belonging to Colonists and threats of an economic boycott. Within six months, however, armed conflict broke out on American soil. ...” Read more
October 23, 1987: Senate Rejects Robert Bork for the Supreme Court
by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes
“On October 23, 1987, the United States Senate held one of the most-controversial votes on a Supreme Court nominee in its history, when it rejected Robert Bork’s appointment. ...” Read more
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