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Welcome America: Wawa Hoagie Day®
Thursday, June 27 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free admission courtesy of Wawa
Celebrate Wawa Hoagie Day at the National Constitution Center—a highlight of the Wawa Welcome America Festival. As always, Hoagie Day is a celebration of the love, precision, and passion that Wawa associates put into building and serving every Wawa Hoagie. During Hoagie Day, Wawa associates will assemble and distribute more than 25,000 hoagies with total ingredients weighing more than seven tons! The hoagie giveaway begins at noon on Independence Mall. Learn about Wawa Hoagie Day®
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Free admission to the National Constitution Center on Hoagie Day® courtesy of Wawa. | |
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Red, White, & Blue To-Do
Tuesday, July 2 | 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Join the National Constitution Center and partners from Philadelphia’s Historic District for the first annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do on July 2, which will take place throughout America’s most historic square mile with a Pomp & Parade, festooned decor, concerts, games, extended visitation hours at area historic attractions, restaurant specials, and much more. Learn more about Red, White, and Blue To-Do
Pomp & Parade Decorating Days
Saturday, June 29–Monday, July 1
To prepare for the upcoming Red, White, & Blue To-Do, Philadelphia’s Historic District will host Decorating Days, where community members are welcome to join us to help create the official wagon floats for the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade!
Wagon decorating will take place at the National Constitution Center from June 29 to July 1. The activity is free, but space is limited, so advance registration is strongly encouraged.
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Pomp & Parade
Tuesday, July 2 | 11 a.m.
The Historic District partners are thrilled to invite community members to participate in the highlight of the Red, White, & Blue To-Do, the Pomp & Parade! We encourage all participants to dress in festive clothing of red, white, and blue, carry flags or other fun flair, and come ready to smile, wave, sing, dance, or otherwise show off your patriotic spirit as we process through the Historic District.
The parade will begin on July 2 at 11 a.m. at the National Constitution Center, and will conclude around noon at Carpenters’ Hall. Participation is free, but space is limited, so advance registration is strongly encouraged.
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Taste of Trivia Night
Tuesday, July 2 | 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Alert the group chat: It’s trivia night! Grab a bite, explore exhibits, and show off your trivia skills in the birthplace of American democracy. The National Constitution Center and Made by Us are hosting a Taste of History Trivia Night to kick off Civic Season 2024. We’ll have free food, games, exhibit tours, and a trivia contest with prizes. Snap a selfie with Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton to remember the night.
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Independence Day
Thursday, July 4 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free admission
Attend the interactive Independence Day show and American flag history and etiquette workshops, as well as create Colonial-era arts and crafts and stop by the Revolutionary War encampment on the museum’s front lawn. Visitors can also attend special scholarly talks that explore the expanded understanding of Independence Day. Learn more about Independence Day
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Additional Upcoming Events | |
Disability Pride Month
July 2024
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with the National Constitution Center and learn how members of the disabled community in the United States used the First Amendment to secure their rights. Explore the stories of disability activists in our exhibits, uncover the history of disability in the United States, and visit our make-and-take craft stations to learn how you, too, can fight for change! Learn more
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Sensory-Friendly Day
Sunday, July 28 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Visitors with sensory-processing challenges can experience the museum in a secure and comfortable environment that includes modified programming and emotionally safe spaces with sensory objects, comfortable seating, and cool blue lighting. Learn more
Sensory-Friendly Days are made possible thanks to TD Bank and their commitment to connecting communities and breaking down barriers.
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Professional Development for Educators | |
PA Civics Educator Forum 2024
Friday, September 27 | 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
K-12 educators too often have inconsistent or no access to innovative teaching methods, experiential learning activities, and content-specific training that fosters informed, engaged citizens. The inaugural PA Civics Educator Forum intends to address this gap by convening teachers and administrators for a day of high-quality professional development to provide evidence-based resources and instruction strategies for educating students on American democracy.
The PA Civics Forum will take place on September 27, 2024, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Learn more
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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]. | | | | |
