IN PERSON AND ONLINE

Pursuit of Happiness: Song Cycles by Jeffrey Rosen

Monday, September 8 | 7 p.m. ET. 

American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

Join us at the American Philosophical Society for a special recital marking the launch of Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness, a new podcast from the National Constitution Center. Jeffrey Rosen, author of The Pursuit of Happiness and host of the podcast, will present his original songs inspired by the book’s exploration of the classical writers on virtue that shaped the founders. The performance will feature two song cycles—The Golden Mean: Songs for the Pursuit of Happiness and Twelve Titans: Songs of the Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses—with Rosen joined by pianist Jennifer Blyth and baritone James Martin, professors of music at Dickinson College. Learn more

Register to attend the event in person or online at the button below. The in-person event will take place at the American Philosophical Society and the online event will take place on the American Philosophical Society’s YouTube channel.

IN PERSON AND ONLINE

Born Equal: America’s Founding Promise and the Fight for Equality

Tuesday, September 16 | 6:30 p.m. ET



On the eve of Constitution Day, constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar of Yale Law School discusses his new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920, which explores the transformative amendments that redefined freedom, equality, and voting rights in the post–Civil War era. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Learn more

A book sale and signing will follow the program.

IN PERSON AND ONLINE

An Evening With Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Wednesday, September 17 | 6:30 p.m. ET

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a special Constitution Day conversation to discuss her new book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and the Constitution. Justice Barrett reflects on her journey to the Court and offers a glimpse into her role (and daily life) as a justice, including her deliberative process and how she approaches interpreting the Constitution. Learn more

A book sale and signing will follow the program.

For the in-person event, there is a ticket limit of one ticket per guest. Each attendee must register separately. Due to security requirements for this event, guests who register for multiple tickets may not be guaranteed entry.

Our Fragile Freedoms

Wednesday, September 24 | Noon ET

Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Eric Foner discusses Our Fragile Freedoms, a new collection of essays exploring a range of topics, including debates over slavery and antislavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction, Jim Crow and the battle to dismantle it, and modern debates over the Constitution and how to teach American history. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Learn more

IN PERSON AND ONLINE

The Pursuit of Liberty: A Book Launch Event With Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg

Tuesday, October 21 | 6:30 p.m. ET

Join National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg for the launch of Rosen’s new book, The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America. The book explores how the opposing constitutional visions of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton have defined the nation since its founding, shaped presidents from Washington to Trump, and continued to drive today’s debates over government power. Learn more

A book sale and signing will follow the program.

This program is presented in partnership with The Atlantic and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.

Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters

Monday, November 24 | Noon ET

Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Edward Larson discusses his newest book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters. This book traces the idea of American independence in one pivotal year—1776—and explores why this year continues to hold significance today. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Learn more

This program is generously sponsored by Citizen Travelers, the nonpartisan civic engagement initiative of Travelers.

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