Free Admission Day in March

Wawa Community Day Honoring Women's History Month

Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Wawa and the National Constitution Center are teaming up to offer visitors a free Wawa Community Day Honoring Women’s History Month. Admission to the National Constitution Center will be free courtesy of Wawa, with Wawa Innovation Network (WIN) associate volunteers serving hot beverages, pretzels, pastries, as supplies last, from Wawa’s Community Care Van.

See a list of special programming below, including registration links for programs you can watch live online.

“Four Harriets” Program, 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.

• Visitors can explore the lives of four American women—Harriet Robinson Scott, Harriet Tubman, Harriet Jacobs, and Harriet Beecher Stowe—who confronted slavery through literature, lawsuits, and direct action in their efforts to free themselves and others from bondage.

Story Corner, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

• A museum educator will read the stories of history making women and the fight for equality to young learners.

Kids Town Hall: Meet the Suffragists, 11:45 a.m.

• Visitors can participate in a special Kids Town Hall with famous figures from the suffrage movement. Register here

Scholar Talk – Women’s Civil War: What Changed, What Didn’t With Judith Giesberg, 12:45 p.m.

• Join Dr. Judith Giesberg of Villanova University for a discussion that will consider how and where women’s status and popular attitudes toward gender and race changed during the Civil War. Register here

Scholar Talk – Fannie Lou Hammer With tonya thames-taylor, 1:45 p.m.

• Storyteller tonya thames taylor, associate professor in the department of history and the founding director of the African American Studies program at West Chester University, discusses how voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer's life proves how exercising the right to vote changes lives and communities. Register here

Women Leading the Way, 3:15 p.m.

• Visitors can enjoy Women Leading the Way, an interactive presentation which explores generations of American women who led the fight for suffrage.

Remember the Ladies Trivia, 3:45 p.m.

• Visitors can put their knowledge to the test at our Women’s History Trivia Game!

Visit the Center This Spring

Group Visits and Field Trips

Learn more about all of our group visit opportunities, including information for student and youth groups, adult groups, and more. Have questions? Email our Group Sales department at [email protected]. We can't wait to see you this spring!

Constitutional Ambassadors Program

The Constitutional Ambassadors Program (CAP) is a wonderful FREE opportunity to help your students deepen their constitutional understanding and develop civil dialogue skills, while taking part in an immersive experience, which includes seeing rare historical documents, priceless artifacts, interactive exhibits, and live theater that bring contemporary discussions about the Constitution to life. 

Choose a Theme: First Amendment, Principles of the American Revolution, and the Separation of Powers

Admission: Free! Transportation funding available. 

Availability: Weekdays and weekends

Timing: Programs last about two hours, with the schedule planned by the National Constitution Center

Schedule Information: Every CAP includes:

• An introduction by one of the Center's educators
• A Scholar Exchange session where a scholar discusses the historical background and context of the chosen topic
• Exhibit exploration
• A civil dialogue facilitated by a trained museum educator
• The opportunity to watch Freedom Rising, a live theatrical experience

Additional information about the Constitutional Ambassadors Program can be found here. 

Health and Safety

The National Constitution Center is a great place to give students a meaningful in-person experience and is excited to welcome back visitors in accordance with local, state, and federal health agencies. We are proud to have Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, recognized for cleaning and disinfecting to a higher standard to keep our building clean and safe for our guests and staff.

The museum is currently open and operational Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. In accordance with current health guidelines, masks are optional and

proof of vaccination is not required. Learn more

For Educators

Voting Rights in America

Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET

In this session, participants will explore the right to vote throughout history and work to answer several key questions about voting rights in America. Where does the Constitution protect the right to vote? What role did the amendment process play in shaping voting rights? What has the Supreme Court said about the right to vote over time? We will also look at important ways to engage students in civil dialogue about current events and modern questions.

Martha S. Jones, Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor and Professor of History at The Johns Hopkins University, joins us for this session. 

The National Constitution Center is excited to host this series in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Sessions are open to all educators nationwide.

For Students

Class Takeover: Benjamin Franklin – Featuring Ken Burns and Erica Armstrong Dunbar

Wednesday, March 30, 12 p.m. ET

Filmmaker Ken Burns and historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar join us for a discussion of Benjamin Franklin, a new documentary that explores the life of the scientist, inventor, writer, diplomat, and signer of Declaration of Independence and Constitution. The conversation, moderated by Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen, will examine Franklin’s pivotal role at the 1787 Constitutional Convention, as well as explore his work as a printer, a scientist, and an abolitionist. Students will also have the opportunity to view special sneak peeks from the documentary prior to the program, and discuss the importance of storytelling with the panelists. Presented in partnership with PBS.

We offer year-round professional development opportunities and ways to engage with our educator community. Learn more

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