Memorial Day Weekend Programming

Friday, May 27 – Sunday, May 29

The National Constitution Center will honor America’s fallen military heroes with special educational programs, family-friendly activities, and arts and craft stations.

Weekend programs include:

• Memorial Show: Take a look at some of the most recognizable memorials and monuments in the United States, from The Lincoln Memorial and Little Bighorn, to the U.S.S. Arizona and the Vietnam War Memorial.
• Flag Show: Explore how much you know about the stars and stripes!  
• “Thank A Vet” Station: Write a message to Americans who have served in the armed forces, thanking them for their service. 
• Creation Station: Design your own memorial for historic figures and historic events.  

Please note: The National Constitution Center will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30.

Looking Ahead to June

Flag Day

Tuesday, June 14

From star-spangled banners to five-star generals, Philadelphia’s historic district celebrates the shared birthday of two of our country’s greatest institutions—the American flag and the U.S. Army. Events across Old City Philadelphia include flag raising ceremonies, a patriotic parade, a swearing-in of Army recruits, a dramatic skydiving performance, displays and demonstrations of U.S. Army equipment, giant flag folding activities, and a moving naturalization ceremony. Most events will be outdoors and free to the public; no reservations are required. Learn more. 

Please note: The National Constitution Center will be closed on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14.

Juneteenth

Sunday, June 19

Visitors can commemorate the end of slavery in America with special tours of the Center’s exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality, the first exhibit in America devoted to exploring how constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War, and how the nation transformed the Constitution after the war to more fully embrace the Declaration of Independence’s promise of liberty and equality. Additional programs highlight figures from the Reconstruction era like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, and more. 

Admission to the Center is FREE on June 19, 2022, in recognition of Juneteenth. Learn more.

Constitutional Ambassadors Program

More than just a field trip, the Constitutional Ambassadors program is an intellectual, social, and skills-based educational experience in which students learn the basic principles of the U. S. Constitution, see rare historical documents, priceless artifacts, interactive exhibits, and live theater that bring contemporary discussions about the Constitution to life. 

Available topics include:

• Freedom of Speech
• Principles of the American Revolution
• Separation of Powers

The Constitutional Ambassadors program is FREE for all students in the Philadelphia area, which includes transportation to and from the Center. Scholarship funding may be available for admission and transportation for students outside of the Philadelphia region. Ask the group sales team for more information. 

Ready to book your school group or summer camp? Email Gina Romanelli, director of group sales, at [email protected].

Health and Safety

The National Constitution Center is a great place to give students a meaningful in-person experience and is excited to welcome 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. Learn more

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