National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen will speak about his new book, Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law tonight at 6:30 p.m. Click here for more information. Veterans Day 2019 Monday, November 11 Free admission for all veterans. In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center will recognize the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the Constitution’s call to “provide for the common defense.” Special events include a wreath laying ceremony, patriotic concerts, visitor “chats” with veterans, and engaging civic education programs. LEARN MORE Thanksgiving Weekend 2019 November 29 - December 1 Free with admission. Over Thanksgiving weekend, the National Constitution Center invites visitors to celebrate with a variety of special programs and activities, including the interactive “History of Thanksgiving” program which invites visitors to explore the origins and importance of this national holiday. Visitors will learn about the story of the first Thanksgiving, the American Indians who were living in New England at that time, the foods that were eaten at early Thanksgiving dinners, how and when the day became a national holiday, and the background of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions—including football! Bring your appetite for knowledge and join us as we explore the history of Thanksgiving. LEARN MORE Watch the 2019 Liberty Medal Ceremony The National Constitution Center honored Justice Anthony M. Kennedy with the 2019 Liberty Medal on Sunday, October 27. Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, Honorary Chair of the National Constitution Center, bestowed the annual award to Justice Kennedy for his efforts to educate Americans about the Constitution through civic education and civil dialogue. WATCH NOW Conversations with RBG: Book Talk and Signing with Jeffrey Rosen Wednesday, November 6 | 6:30 p.m. Jeffrey Rosen unveils his newest book, Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty and Law—an informal portrait of the justice through an extraordinary series of conversations. With the justice's approval, Rosen has collected her wisdom from their many conversations in which she discusses the future of the Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade, her favorite dissents, the cases she would most like to see overruled, the #MeToo movement, how to be a good listener, and how to lead a productive, compassionate life. Dahlia Lithwick, veteran Supreme Court reporter, moderates. A book sale and signing with follow the program. BUY TICKETS What's Next for American Democracy? Wednesday, November 29 | 6:30 p.m.  Join Lawrence Lessig, author of the new book They Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy and Howard Rich, chairman of U.S. Term Limits, for a discussion on the future of elections, term limits, calls for a constitutional convention, and other reforms, including how to address gerrymandering after the Supreme Court’s decision in Rucho v. Common Cause last term—and what American democracy might look like in 2020 and beyond. This program is generously sponsored by John Aglialoro. BUY TICKETS Sign up for Classroom Exchanges High school students across America are coming together to engage in civil dialogue about major constitutional questions that impact their lives. Through the new Classroom Exchanges platform, the National Constitution Center pairs classrooms from across the country so students of of different backgrounds and perspectives can participate in civil dialogue around major constitutional issues. Facilitated by trained moderators through videoconferencing technology, the exchanges are providing students the skills and practice to become engaged citizens. Know an educator who might be interested in our Classroom Exchanges? Send them to the Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition for more information. LEARN MORE Recent highlights of the National Constitution Center in the news: The Philadelphia Inquirer: Liberty Medal Awarded to Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy 6ABC: Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Awarded with Liberty Medal The Philadelphia Citizen: Jason Kelce Spotlights an Innovative New Classroom Initiative at NCC MSNBC, Ali Velshi: What Defines a Constitutional Crisis? LEARN MORE Recently on We the People podcast: Is Brexit a British Constitutional Crisis? What Does the Constitution Say About Impeachment? Can Employees Be Fired for Being LGBTQ? Two Federal Judges on How They Interpret the Constitution Enjoying our We the People podcast? Share your review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your podcasts! LEARN MORE Join us for Members-only guided tours! Members of the National Constitution Center enjoy exclusive access to our exhibits! Join us this fall for Members-only guided tours of Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality and Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation which closes at the end of this year. For a full list of upcoming Member events and tours visit the Members’ Corner section of our website. To learn more about becoming a member visit constitutioncenter.org/membership or contact Membership Coordinator Emily Polhamus at [email protected] or 215-409-6785. 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