Plus: Additional America's Town Hall programs announced! In Case You Missed It: The National Constitution Center will soon be home to the 50-ton First Amendment tablet that previously adorned the former Newseum building in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the tablet and how it will be displayed at the Center here. Don’t take a break from learning this spring—while school’s out, families can enjoy newly extended museum hours at the National Constitution Center! As of April 1, just in time for Spring Break, we are extending our hours to Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance timed tickets are required. RESERVE TICKETS Join the National Constitution Center for a series of FREE America’s Town Hall programs about constitutional issues in the news—accessible from your computer, laptop, or any mobile device by registering below. Religious Liberty in France and America: A Constitutional Dialogue April 13 | 12 p.m. ET Free Online In 1789, both the U.S. Bill of Rights and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen guaranteed American and French citizens the freedom of religion. How has the concept of religious liberty been applied, protected, and interpreted in both countries over the past two centuries? French political scientist Denis Lacorne and law professor Mathilde Philip-Gay join American political scientist Jonathan Laurence and law professor Michael McConnell for a discussion exploring the similarities and differences. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. This program is presented in partnership with The Cultural Services of the French Embassy as part of a series on freedom of religion and speech in France and the United States. REGISTER Do We Need a Third Reconstruction? April 29 | 12:30 p.m. ET Free Online In light of the critical events and national debates that have happened over the past year and beyond regarding race, rights, and equality, the National Constitution Center is hosting an online discussion exploring the question: “Do we need a third Reconstruction?” Join Sherrilyn Ifill, president and counselor-director of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund; professor Wilfred Codrington III of Brooklyn Law School; political scientist William Allen; and professor Kurt Lash of the University of Richmond School of Law and author of a new two-volume series, The Reconstruction Amendments, for a discussion on the history of Reconstruction and its legacy, the civil rights movement and constitutional change, and whether or not America needs a third era of Reconstruction. This program is presented with support from Citizens. REGISTER This April, we are here to help students prepare for the upcoming Advanced Placement Government and Politics exam. All month long, the National Constitution Center’s team of constitutional scholars will review events of the Constitutional Convention, our nation’s founding documents—including the Bill of Rights—Supreme Court cases, and other relevant topics. VIEW SCHEDULE Not taking the test? These high-energy classes are great for learners of all ages! Join us for Friday sessions with two special guests: Writer Jill Lepore on the Constitutional Convention Friday, April 9, at 1p.m. ET REGISTER NOW Professor Akhil Reed Amar on the Bill of Rights Friday, April 16, at 1 p.m. ET REGISTER NOW A More Perfect Union with Ali Velshi and Jeffrey Rosen On the heels of mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado, President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen joins MSNBC's Ali Velshi to break down two Second Amendment cases about the constitutionality of particular gun laws. WATCH NOW Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more from this series of short videos! Recent highlights of the National Constitution Center in the news: Fox Business: Big Cities Offering Tourism Perks to Promote Travel The Washington Post: Newseum Donates Its Distinctive First Amendment Facade to Philadelphia History Center The Philadelphia Inquirer: 50 tons of marble incised with the First Amendment is heading to Philadelphia LEARN MORE Recently on We the People podcast: Labor Rights and Property Rights at SCOTUS Women Constitutional Visionaries One Year of COVID-19 and the Constitution When Can Police Enter Suspects’ Homes? Enjoying our We the People podcast? Share your review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts! LEARN MORE Your Membership Supports Constitutional Education for All! Members enjoy access to constitutional classes, timely conversations, and Members-only guided virtual exhibit tours and programs while supporting constitutional education for learners of all ages. Members also receive a pocket Constitution, discounts in our Museum Store, and more! Join today for your invitation to these programs and check out the Members' Corner to see a schedule of upcoming Member programs. This month, take a walk with the Founding Fathers in a virtual tour of our signature exhibit Signers’ Hall. Memberships start at $50 for an Individual and $95 for a Family membership. Join online or contact Membership Manager Emily Polhamus at 215-409-6767 or
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