Upcoming Scholar Exchanges

Civil Liberties Overview

Introductory: Wednesday, April 13, 12 p.m. ET

Advanced: Wednesday, April 13, 2 p.m. ET

Explore civil liberties—the basic individual rights of all citizens, as expressed in the Bill of Rights and reinforced by the 14th Amendment. The Constitution, and (especially) the Bill of Rights, guarantees many of these liberties, but have they always been respected? This class will explore civil liberties through the Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments.

Civil Liberties Overview Featuring Robert P. George

Friday, April 15, 1 p.m. ET

Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program at Princeton University, joins Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a conversation on civil liberties. Professor George will also discuss his career as a legal scholar, and answer questions from participants.

Explore the schedule for the entire school year to register for upcoming sessions. All classes are recorded, captioned, and posted on our website and YouTube channel.

MORE CIVIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Schedule a Virtual Tour This Spring!

Virtual tours are a great way for audiences of all ages to visit the museum and explore the Center’s unique artifacts on display and signature exhibits. The Center’s education team is well-versed in engaging learners of all ages, creating meaningful experiences for everyone from elementary school to life-long learners.

Book an interactive tour of:

• The Story of We the People
• Signers' Hall
• Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality
• The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote.

This Week in Constitutional History

Firing at Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter in South Carolina was attacked on April 12, 1861, sparking the Civil War. Explore the Center's resources on the Civil War and Reconstruction to learn about the constitutional impacts of the war.

Thomas Jefferson's Birthday

April 13, 1743, marks Thomas Jefferson's birthday. He is best known for his role in writing the Declaration of Independence, his foreign service, and his two terms as president. Learn more about Thomas Jefferson in preparation for his birthday.

Lincoln's Assassination

President Abraham Lincoln was shot while watching a play at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865, and died the next morning. Read 10 facts about Lincoln's assassination in this Constitution Daily blog post.

For Educators

Voting Rights in America

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

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.

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

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