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Debate at America's Town Hall

Poetry and the Constitution

Wednesday, December 8 | Noon ET

Free Online

How have poets and poetry—from John Milton to Mercy Otis Warren and Phillis Wheatley—influenced the Constitution and America’s core democratic principles? Join Vincent Carretta, editor of the Penguin Classics editions of the Complete Writings of Phillis Wheatley and professor emeritus of English at the University of Maryland; Eileen Hunt, professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame; and Eric Slauter, associate professor and director of the Karla Scherer Center for the Study of American Culture at the University of Chicago, for a discussion exploring the ways poetry has intersected with the Constitution and constitutional ideas throughout American history. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

The Meaning of Equality in America

Wednesday, December 15 | Noon ET

Free Online

Where did the idea that “all men are created equal” come from, and what did those words mean when Thomas Jefferson wrote them in the Declaration of Independence? What has equality meant in America over time—and what does it mean today? William Allen, emeritus professor of political philosophy and emeritus dean at James Madison College at Michigan State University; Erika Bachiochi, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center; Ellen Carol DuBois, distinguished research professor at UCLA; and Jack Rakove, professor of history and political science at Stanford University, join to explore the idea of equality throughout American history. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

Watch

Native Americans and the Constitution

America's Town Hall | Run Time: 57 minutes

Voting Rights Amendments With Jamelle Bouie

Constitution 101 Class | Run time: 41 minutes

Listen

The Dobbs v. Jackson Case – Part 1

We the People podcast | Run time: 1 hour 2 minutes

Black Women, Representation and the Constitution

Live at the National Constitution Center podcast | Run time: 54 minutes 

Read

Channeling Justice Ginsburg in the Mississippi Abortion Fight

Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 4 minutes

How JFK's Assassination Led to a Constitutional Amendment

Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 4 minutes

All of the latest constitutional content from the National Constitution Center is available on the Media Library of the Interactive Constitution. America's Town Hall programs and Constitution 101 classes are also available on our YouTube channel.

Celebrate Bill of Rights Day With the National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center honors the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to our Constitution, which protect some of our most essential freedoms. 

Live Online Events

Live Virtual Tour: Signers’ Hall and Constituting Liberty

Tuesday, December 14 | Noon ET

A museum educator will guide visitors through the National Constitution Center’s iconic Signers’ Hall, exploring the debates at the Constitutional Convention and the ultimate decision by the delegates not to include a bill of rights in the governing document. Register now.

Peer-to-Peer Exchanges

Celebrate Bill of Rights Day in your classroom with other students across the country. These semi-private exchanges include topics such as a Bill of Rights overview, a deep dive into the First Amendment’s freedom of speech protections, and a closer look at the separation of powers and federalism. View schedule and register.

More Online Resources 

Video Lesson: Constitutional Questions With Justice Neil M. Gorsuch

U.S. Supreme Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch discusses Founding Father James Madison and the debate over whether to include a bill of rights in the Constitution.

The Bill of Rights Overview

Check out our learning materials for video lessons and recordings of previous classes, plus links to podcasts, blog posts, Interactive Constitution essays, and more. In this unit, students study the Bill of Rights—its rights, its protections, and limitations on government—and the process by which it was discussed, debated, and ratified. 

Web Interactives: Writing Rights and Rights Around the World

Our interactive online tool lets you explore documents that inspired the framers of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, including early drafts of each amendment. Then, explore how our Constitution has influenced other governments around the world. 

Join Us This Winter Break

Visit the National Constitution Center this winter to experience interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and live theater as we bring the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages.

The museum will be open during regular hours, aside from the holiday hours noted below.

Regular Museum Hours:

Monday – Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday – Sunday: 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.

Holiday Hours:

• Friday, December 24: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Early close)
• Saturday, December 25: Closed 
• Friday, December 31: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Early close)
• Saturday, January 1: Closed

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