Join us live online for the 2021 Liberty Medal ceremony as we honor two Freedom Fighters: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul. The video ceremony will stream live at 6 p.m. ET on September 21, 2021.
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Friday, September 17 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Museum admission is FREE.
On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. Every year, the National Constitution Center commemorates this historic day by bringing together some of the best constitutional historians, scholars, and judges in America. Come celebrate and learn with us at the Center and online!
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The Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 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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Friday, September 17 | 6:30 p.m. ET
Free On-site or Online
On the evening of Constitution Day, the National Constitution Center will present a special Constitution Day America’s Town Hall program exploring how to understand the legacy of the American Revolution and the founders in the 21st century. Best-selling historian Gordon Wood will be joined at the National Constitution Center in person by fellow historian Edward Larson and virtually by author Emily Pears and scholar Lucas Morel to discuss Wood’s newest book Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in the American Revolution. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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September 30 | 11 a.m. ET
Free Online
The Supreme Court today is vigorously debating the scope of religious exemptions. Under the Constitution, are religious individuals and organizations excused from following generally applicable laws? On the heels of the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia (2021) decision, join legal experts Douglas Laycock, author of the five-volume series The Collected Works on Religious Liberty; Vincent Phillip Muñoz, author of God and the Founders; and Kathleen Brady, author of The Distinctiveness of Religion in American Law for a conversation exploring the historical and current debates about religious exemptions. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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Celebrate Constitution Day Online on September 17
Register now to join us and learners from around the country on September 17 for free, live programs.
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11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT
Join us to wish the Constitution a happy 234th birthday with a special reading of the Preamble to the Constitution. Following the reading, join us for our Kids Town Hall Featuring Favorite Historic Figures.
12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
Dr. William R. Hite of the Philadelphia School District, Louise Dube of iCivics, and Sal Khan of Khan Academy discuss the state of civics education in the United States.
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1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT
As we kick off our 2021-2022 Scholar Exchanges, Martha S. Jones, Hasan Kwame Jeffries, and Robert P. George return to share their knowledge and answer all of your Constitution Day questions.
2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
Judges Stephanos Bibas, Cheryl Ann Krause, and Marjorie Rendell of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit join us to discuss some of the biggest cases from this year’s docket.
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More for Constitution Day:
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2021-2022 Constitution 101 Class Schedule
The National Constitution Center is now connecting LIVE to classrooms! Part lecture and part lively conversation, weekly Constitution 101 classes are accessible to the public so that students, teachers, and parents can join in a discussion with National Constitution Center scholars on core topics such as:
- The branches of government
- Landmark court cases
- Civil rights
- The First Amendment’s freedoms of speech and press
- The Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures
Each week during the school year, three classes will be offered: an introductory session, an advanced session, and a Fun Friday Session with distinguished guest scholars.
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Recent highlights of the National Constitution Center in the news:
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Recently on We the People podcast:
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Support constitutional education for all and join us for Member programs!
Become a Member of the National Constitution Center today and support the Center's acclaimed online content. Members enjoy access to constitutional classes, timely conversations about our country's most relevant issues, and exclusive guided virtual exhibit tours and programs while also helping us to educate students nationwide. All Members also receive a pocket Constitution, free museum admission, discounts in our Museum Store (both in-person and online), and more!
This month, Members can kick off the National Constitution Center’s Constitution week celebration with an exclusive live virtual tour of our signature exhibit, The Story of We the People. Join today for your invitation to this Members-only tour, and check out the Members' Corner to see a schedule of upcoming Member programs.
Memberships start at $50 for an Individual and $95 for a Family membership. Purchase your membership online, or contact Membership Manager Emily Polhamus at 215-409-6767 or [email protected].
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