Jeffrey Rosen writes in The Wall Street Journal about cases related to the events of January 6, 2021, headed for the U.S. Supreme Court and if the justices can avoid a major intervention in the 2024 election. Read now | |
Looking Ahead
The Pursuit of Happiness: A Book Launch and Conversation with Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg: On February 19, join National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen as he launches his new book at the NCC in conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic. Learn more
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Debate at America’s Town Hall
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Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Tech Term
Tuesday, January 16 | Noon ET
Several cases before the Supreme Court raise important questions at the intersection of technology and law. Join legal experts Alex Abdo of the Knight First Amendment Institute, Clay Calvert of the American Enterprise Institute, and David Greene of the Electronic Frontier Foundation for a conversation exploring key tech cases, including whether Florida and Texas can regulate the platforms’ content moderation policies. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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David Hume and the Ideas That Shaped America
Monday, January 29 | 7 p.m. ET
Called “a degenerate son of science” by Thomas Jefferson and a “bungling lawgiver” by James Madison, Scottish philosopher David Hume was cited so often at the Constitutional Convention that delegates seemed to have committed his essays to memory. Join Angela Coventry, author of Hume: A Guide for the Perplexed; Dennis Rasmussen, author of The Infidel and the Professor: David Hume, Adam Smith, and the Friendship That Shaped Modern Thought; and Aaron Alexander Zubia, author of The Political Thought of David Hume as they discuss Hume’s philosophical legacy and its profound impact on the shaping of America. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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Constitution Drafting Project: A Discussion of Five New Amendments
Thursday, February 1 | 8–9:15 p.m. ET
The Center for Constitutional Design at Arizona State University and the National Constitution Center present a discussion on the NCC’s landmark Constitution Drafting Project, featuring members of the drafting teams: Caroline Fredrickson of team progressive, Timothy Sandefur of team libertarian, and Ilan Wurman of team conservative. They will discuss their approaches to constitution drafting, the various amendments they agreed on, and the project’s importance in today’s constitutional environment. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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For those in the Phoenix, Arizona, area, join us in person for a reception and program. More details to come.
This program is presented in partnership with the Center for Constitutional Design at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
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Winter Warm Up
Wednesday, January 3–Sunday, March 24
From Wednesday, January 3–Sunday, March 24, enjoy discounted admission of $15 for adults (usually $19) and $12 for youth ages 6-18 (usually $15). Explore our newest exhibit, The First Amendment, or walk alongside 42 life-size bronze statues of the Founding Fathers in Signers’ Hall.
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Online tickets recommended. Discount applied automatically at checkout. Learn more | |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Free Admission
Monday, January 15 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The National Constitution Center honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good with special programming and free admission to the museum on Monday, January 15.
On-site Activities Include:
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School Supplies Drive: Donations of newly purchased school supplies, including as pens, pencils, crayons, copy paper, hand sanitizer, and folders, as well as age-appropriate books, can be dropped off at the Center throughout January, and will be donated to the School District of Philadelphia.
- Arts and crafts
- Financial Literacy Workshops presented by TD Bank
- Family Concert: Songs inspired by the Civil Rights Era
- and more!
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Admission is free thanks to the generosity of TD Bank. | |
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Sensory-Friendly Day
Sunday, January 28 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The National Constitution Center offers Sensory-Friendly Days to create an accessible learning experience for people of all abilities and their families while providing visitors with sensory processing challenges the opportunity to experience the museum in a secure and comfortable environment. Sensory-Friendly Days incorporate modified programming, specialized staff training, and emotionally safe spaces for families—including a room with a variety of sensory objects for visitors to use, comfortable seating, and cool blue lighting that creates a calming atmosphere. Learn more
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January Virtual Museum Programs
Civic Stories: What Is Your Dream?
Friday, January 12 | Noon ET
Learn more about Dr. King’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech, discuss some of the key takeaways in the speech, and consider what dreams they have for their communities and what civic action they can use to fulfill those dreams. Register now
Live from the Museum: Signers’ Hall
Tuesday, January 16 | Noon ET
Prepare for Benjamin Franklin's 318th birthday during a virtual tour of Signers’ Hall. Explore the events that led up to the Constitutional Convention, the debates between the delegates, and the compromises that led to the Constitution that was signed on September 17. Register now
Civic Stories: Students of the Civil Rights Movement
Friday, January 19 | Noon. ET
Celebrate the student voices in the Civil Rights Movement. Together we’ll discover the stories of students who insisted on equality for all, and how their actions shaped our constitutional history. Register now
Live from the Museum: The First Amendment
Tuesday, January 23 | Noon ET
Join a museum educator for a virtual tour of the National Constitution Center’s 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 of life. Register now
Visit our website for a full list of virtual museum programming.
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Loyalists vs. Patriots and the American Revolution
Run time: 1 hour
Joyce Lee Malcolm and Eli Merritt explore the origins and clashing ideologies during the American Revolution. Watch now
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A Conversation with Robert Post on the Taft Court
Run time: 58 minutes
Robert Post explores the history of the Taft Court and the contrasting constitutional approaches among its justices, including Louis Brandeis and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., among others. Watch now
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Jeffrey Rosen Talks with Peter Slen About Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes’ “The Common Law”
Run time: 1 hour, 28 minutes
Jeffrey Rosen talks with C-SPAN’s Peter Slen about the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The conversation is part of C-SPAN’s Books That Shaped America series, which explores key works from American history that have had a major impact on society. Listen now
How Far Does Congress’ Taxing Power Go?
Run time: 55 minutes
Akhil Reed Amar and Anastasia Boden break down the arguments in Moore v. United States and what the case might mean for broader taxation schemes. Listen now
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Regardless of Trump Cases, Supreme Court Stakes Are Huge in 2024
by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 5 minutes
“When the U.S. Supreme Court term began last fall, the docket contained a number of major cases but had little of the potential blockbuster nature of recent prior terms. What a difference a few months make. ...” Read more
Supreme Court Preview for January 2024
by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 4 minutes
“In one of the biggest cases of the current term, the Supreme Court’s calendar for January 2024 features arguments about the limit of federal regulatory powers. ...” Read more
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