The 37th annual Liberty Medal will be awarded to the beloved Broadway hit, Hamilton, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, and the acclaimed historian and biographer, Ron Chernow, whose book inspired the musical. The Liberty Medal ceremony will take place on October 17, 2025, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Learn more and buy tickets | |
Debate at America’s Town Hall
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sensory-Friendly Day
Sunday, August 17 | 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. Join Averil Smith Barone for a Watercolor Workshop and learn the many different techniques of this medium. Learn more
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Constitution Day Celebration
Wednesday, September 17 | 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free admission courtesy of PECO
Join us on Constitution Day as we commemorate the signing of two of the nation's founding documents: the U.S. Constitution, the anniversary we celebrate every year on September 17; and the Declaration of Independence, which is celebrating its 250th birthday all year long.
Programs will honor both revolutionary documents, including a lively reading of the Constitution’s Preamble, a moving naturalization ceremony, special conversations with favorite revolutionary figures, educational activities and workshops, hand-on arts and crafts, and more. And of course, there will be constitutional birthday cake! Learn more
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| Construction is underway for two new galleries coming in 2026. Some museum experiences may be impacted, including Signers’ Hall, which is temporarily closed through September 3, 2025. The Center is currently offering discounted admission to visitors. Learn more about museum impacts and the new galleries |
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Coming Soon: The America at 250 Civic Toolkit and Interactive Declaration of Independence
We’re celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with the launch of our digital America at 250 Civic Toolkit, an essential guide that brings to life America's founding documents and principles. Designed for learners of all ages, it invites users to engage with the nation’s founding ideals and connect with the stories of key figures and movements.
At the core of the toolkit is the Interactive Declaration of Independence, featuring scholarly analysis of the Declaration’s text, historical significance, and modern relevance, along with engaging videos and biographies of members of the founding generation.
The America at 250 Civic Toolkit and Interactive Declaration will launch on Constitution Day, September 17.
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Explore Constitutional History With Virtual Student Programs
It’s back-to-school season! All year long, students can join our museum educators for fun programs exploring topics from constitutional history.
- Scholar Exchanges give middle and high school students the opportunity to discuss constitutional topics with a lawyer, judge, or constitutional scholars and alongside peers from around the country.
- Civic Stories provide elementary and middle school students opportunities to engage with the past through civic artifacts and the stories they tell.
- Live from the Museum brings intermediate learners through live virtual tours, workshops, and demonstrations that feature some of your favorite historical figures and events.
Learn more about virtual student programs
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2025 Supreme Court Review: Key Rulings, Public Perceptions, and Constitutional Debates
Run time: 2 hours, 32 minutes
The National Constitution Center and the Center on the Structural Constitution at Texas A&M University School of Law present a U.S. Supreme Court review symposium featuring leading constitutional law scholars and commentators who will analyze the Court’s most significant rulings of the term. Watch now
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The Story of the U.S. Constitution: Past and Present
Run time: 1 hour, 1 minute
Akhil Reed Amar and David Blight and Annette Gordon-Reed join Jeffrey Rosen for a sweeping conversation about the Constitution and the debates that have shaped America—from the founding era to today. Watch now
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The Oldest Constitutional Question
Run time: 1 hour
In this episode, Richard Primus and John Harrison join to discuss Primus’s new book The Oldest Constitutional Question: Enumeration and Federal Power, which challenges the prevailing understanding of congressional power and argues that Congress is not limited to its textually enumerated powers. Listen now
Can President Trump unilaterally lay off 1,400 Department of Education employees?
Run time: 58 minutes
In this episode, Derek Black of the University of South Carolina School of Law and Neal McCluskey of the Cato Institute join to discuss this recent emergency docket decision and explore the history of federal involvement in education. Listen now
Supreme Court Term Roundup
Run time: 1 hour
On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered its final decisions of the 2024–2025 term. In this episode, Steve Vladeck and Sarah Isgur join to discuss the significant cases from this Supreme Court term. Listen now
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Trump executive orders are marching towards the Supreme Court
by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 6 minutes
“The Trump Administration’s recent successes with its executive orders in the U.S. Supreme Court were mostly temporary victories around the edges of core constitutional questions. Now those questions are on a steady march back to the high court demanding clear answers.” …” Read more
Justice Thomas lobs a legal grenade at a major civil rights law
by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 7 minutes
“Throughout his long tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Clarence Thomas often has used his dissenting and concurring opinions to lob legal grenades at doctrines and prior decisions that he believes should be reconsidered or overturned. …” Read more
| | Our 2024 Annual Report is now available. Look back with us on highlights from a memorable milestone year, and preview what’s ahead for the Center as we prepare for America’s 250th birthday. Read the report | | |
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