Just announced! Join us for one of our free admission days this summer:
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June 19, in honor of Juneteenth
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July 1, courtesy of Wawa
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July 4, in honor of Independence Day
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June 19 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free museum admission
The National Constitution Center offers many ways to celebrate Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in America in 1865. On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed and nearly five months after the 13th Amendment was passed (six months before it would be ratified), enslaved people in Texas learned that slavery in America had officially been abolished. Learn more with online resources, free museum admission, and special programs.
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You can also join us online for a live guided tour of Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality on Friday, June 18, at 12:30 p.m. ET.
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July 1 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free museum admission
Celebrate the 29th annual Wawa Hoagie Day! Attendees will enjoy free Wawa hoagies on Independence Mall, special programming, and more. Wawa invites all visitors to enjoy free admission at the National Constitution Center and an array of patriotic festivities surrounding the Fourth of July—including the interactive Independence Day show, exploring the history of the Declaration of Independence and how the definition of “We the People” has expanded since Thomas Jefferson penned the famous words “…all men are created equal…” in 1776.
The National Constitution Center will also offer free admission on July 4 in honor of Independence Day. See a full list of Fourth of July programming here.
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We're also expanding our summer hours! Beginning June 16, the Center will be open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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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.
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June 10 | 7 p.m. ET
Free Online
Chief Justice John Marshall and Justice John Marshall Harlan are two of the most influential Supreme Court justices in American history. Join Robert Strauss, author of the new book John Marshall: The Final Founder; Peter Canellos, author of the new book The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America's Judicial Hero; and Elizabeth Slattery of the Pacific Legal Foundation and co-host of Dissed podcast, for a discussion on what made Marshall, Harlan, and other justices influential, and what their legacy is today. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and author of William Howard Taft and Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet, moderates.
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June 15 | 12 p.m. ET
Free Online
Should the government or private companies identify and regulate truth and lies? Join Martha Minow, professor at Harvard Law School and author of the new book, Saving the News: Why the Constitution Calls for Government Action to Preserve Freedom of Speech, Paul Matzko of the Cato Institute and author of The Radio Right, and Jonathan Rauch, author of the new book, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth, who will discuss the history of American protection for free speech values and how they are challenged by the social media landscape today. They will also discuss current debates about the regulation of online speech, from content regulation to algorithmic disinformation, and what reforms, if any, might promote the free trade in ideas and expression in the future. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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Explore Favorite Classes of the 2020-2021 School Year
Featuring special guests, including our final session with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer, and topics like Federalism, the 14th Amendment, civil liberties, and more, there is plenty of content to explore with our educational videos.
Highlights include:
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Juneteenth Resources
The National Constitution Center has various educational resources available to honor Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in America in 1865. Explore learning materials, theatrical productions, educational videos, and more.
Highlights include:
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Jeffrey Rosen and Ali Velshi Discuss the Conclusion of the 2020-2021 Supreme Court Term
What Supreme Court decisions are coming down the pipeline this month?
President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen joins MSNBC’s Ali Velshi to discuss the slate of cases we will hear decisions about this month.
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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more from this series of short videos!
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Recent highlights of the National Constitution Center in the news:
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Recently on We the People podcast:
Enjoying our We the People podcast? Share your review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Support Constitutional Education for All!
The National Constitution Center’s balanced constitutional classes, America’s Town Hall programs, and weekly podcasts are engaging record numbers of learners online. Become a Member or donate to support constitutional education for all and help us reach even more students, teachers, and adult learners in all parts of the country.
Memberships are $50 for an Individual and $95 for a Family. Join at the $125 Constitution Framer level and you will also enjoy reciprocal admission at hundreds of museums nationwide!
Your membership gift or contribution will make our constitutionally-themed exhibits and online learning opportunities accessible to Americans of all ages and perspectives wherever they are learning.
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