January at the National Constitution Center Join us this winter! From January 19 – March 31, visitors can enjoy discounted admission of $10 for adults (usually $14.50) and $7.50 for youth ages 6-18 (usually $11). Buy tickets Visit the Center Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day The National Constitution Center will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good with free online educational programs throughout January, as well as special programming and free admission to the museum on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17, 2022. On-site Programming Reading of “I Have a Dream” Speech Family Concert: Songs of the Civil Rights Era Story Corner Arts and Crafts Activity Tables School Supplies Drive RESERVE TICKETS In accordance with current health guidelines, masks are required for all visitors over age 2. For more information, see Our Commitment to Health and Safety. Debate at America's Town Hall India and America: A Constitutional Dialogue Tuesday, January 25 | 11 a.m. ET Free Online How are the U.S. and Indian constitutions alike—and how do they differ? Join two leading Indian constitutional law experts and senior advocates at the Supreme Court of India—Arvind Datar and Menaka Guruswamy—and American comparative law expert Tom Ginsburg of the University of Chicago Law School, to discuss the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Indian constitutions and explore the biggest constitutional issues currently facing both nations. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. This program is presented in partnership with the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. REGISTER HERE Learn About the Constitution Martin Luther King Jr. Day Online Programming and Resources The Civil Rights Movement Featuring Hasan Kwame Jeffries Friday, January 14 | 1 p.m. ET Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at The Ohio State University, joins Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen, to explore the civil rights movement. Jeffries is the author of Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt and the editor of Understanding and Teaching the Civil Rights Movement. His current book project, In the Shadow of Civil Rights, examines the Black experience in New York City from 1977 to 1993. Register now Video: Performance of “I Have a Dream” Speech View a clip of a powerful performance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, read by a volunteer cast of students and actors at the National Constitution Center. You can learn more on our Constitution Daily blog. Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition Learning Materials Each collection of Learning Materials on our Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition contains video lessons and recordings of previous Scholar Exchanges, plus links to podcasts, blog posts, Interactive Constitution essays, and more. Great topics for Martin Luther King Jr. Day include: Civil Rights Voting Rights Crafts and Activities Great activities for younger students! “I Have a Dream” Mobiles Civics in Literature Lesson: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service In Case You Missed It WATCH The Meaning of Equality in America America's Town Hall | Run time: 59 minutes William Allen, Erika Bachiochi, Ellen Carol DuBois, and Jack Rakove, explore the idea of equality throughout American history. Jeffrey Rosen moderates. Watch now Slavery in America with Clint Smith Constitution 101 Class | Run time: 53 minutes Author Clint Smith joins President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on slavery in America, a topic Smith explores in his new book, How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America. Watch now LISTEN Will the Supreme Court Strike Down Biden’s Vaccine Mandates? We the People podcast | Run time: 55 minutes Host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by John Masslon and Deepak Gupta who both filed amicus briefs in a set of cases challenging the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Listen now 2021: A Constitutional Year in Review We the People podcast | Run time: 1 hour 5 minutes Host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Adam Liptak and Jennifer Mascott to look back on the events of 2021, including the January 6 riot at the U.S Capitol, key Supreme Court cases, and the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Listen now READ 10 Essential Facts About Alexander Hamilton on His Birthday Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 4 minutes On this day in 1755 or 1757, Alexander Hamilton was born in the Caribbean. If you need a quick primer on Hamilton, here are the essential facts about him. ... Read more The Previous Question: The Filibuster’s Early Murky History Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 7 minutes In this three-part series, Constitution Daily looks back at the filibuster’s early history, examines its traditional use in the Senate, and reviews the current state of the filibuster. ... Read more 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. 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