Celebrate Independence Week at the National Constitution Center! Enjoy free admission TODAY, July 1, courtesy of Wawa, and July 4, in honor of Independence Day. |
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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.
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Free museum admission on July 4
Regular museum admission July 2 and July 3
In celebration of Independence Day, the National Constitution Center will host patriotic festivities, including the interactive Independence Day show, which explores 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. Family-friendly programs include craft activities, trivia games, and more.
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Finding the Fathers Scholarly Talks: Join fascinating conversations with scholars, who will share their insights on equality and freedom through the lens of the American Revolution.
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Revolutionary War Encampment: Join Revolutionary War re-enactors as you step into a re-created military encampment right on the National Constitution Center’s front lawn.
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We've also expanded our hours! The Center is now 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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July 8| 12 p.m. ET
Free Online
The National Constitution Center and ADL present an America's Town Hall featuring Supreme Court reporter Dahlia Lithwick of Slate moderating a discussion among distinguished legal scholars Erwin Chemerinsky, Paul Clement, Frederick Lawrence, and Melissa Murray about the most important cases of the term, including voting rights, LGBTQ+ rights, church-state separation, and immigration. They will also discuss the changing dynamics of the Court and what to expect at the Supreme Court next year. CLE credit available.
This program is presented in partnership with ADL.
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Professional Development
Celebrate Independence Day
Explore the meaning of equality and freedom with resources from the National Constitution Center that both celebrate Independence Day and acknowledge America’s ongoing struggle to achieve the ideals expressed in the nation’s founding documents. Find a robust selection of online videos, podcasts, essays, and more, assembled to commemorate Independence Week, available on our website.
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Jeffrey Rosen and Ali Velshi Discuss Student Free Speech Case
The Supreme Court recently issued its decision in a high-profile free speech case involving a public high school student's off-campus Snapchat messages.
National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen joins Ali Velshi to discuss the 8-1 opinion penned by Justice Stephen Breyer, and what it means as court closes out the 2020 term.
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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 and Enjoy Great Benefits Year-round
Traveling this summer? National Constitution Center Members support our crucial mission and enjoy great benefits, including unlimited complimentary admission to the Center as well as reciprocal museum member benefits to hundreds of participating museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM). Simply present your National Constitution Center Constitution Framer, Constitution Founder, or Constitution Guardian level membership card with its gold sticker at any participating NARM institution to receive free/member admission during regular hours and member discounts at museum shops! Click here to download a full list of participating institutions.
For more information, contact Emily Polhamus at 215-409-6785 or [email protected]. Some restrictions may apply.
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