Explore resources for Flag Day and Juneteenth June Civic Holidays Flag day Tuesday, June 14 Celebrate the adoption of the flag of the United States with online resources from the National Constitution Center. Virtual Programs Virtual American Flag History and Etiquette Workshop, 12 p.m. ET Register here Join us for our #CaptureTheFlag Challenge! Post a photo of the American flag, a fun fact related to the flag, or a reflection of what the country’s stars and stripes mean to you on social media. Don’t forget to include the #CaptureTheFlag hashtag and follow the National Constitution Center on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Educational Resources Explore the freedom of speech, the history of protests in the United States, and the role that the American flag has played in these conversations. First Amendment Overview Part I and Part II Freedom of Speech Video Lesson Part I and Part II Podcast: Football, Faith, and the First Amendment Part I, Part II Podcast: Dissent: An American Tradition More Resources for Flag Day The History of the U.S. Flag Video American Flag Pinwheels Craft Activity Patriotic Wreaths Craft Activity EXPLORE MORE Juneteenth Sunday, June 19 The National Constitution Center offers many ways to celebrate Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in America in 1865. Museum admission is FREE on Sunday, June 19, and Center welcomes visitors from all over to join us online for live virtual programs on June 19 and June 20. Virtual Programs History of Juneteenth Program Sunday, June 19, 11:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. ET Register here for 11:45 a.m. ET Register here for 2:45 p.m. ET The Four Harriets Show Monday, June 20, 10 a.m. ET Register here Virtual Civil War and Reconstruction Exhibit Tour Monday, June 20, 12 p.m. ET Register here The Road to Freedom Show Monday, June 20, 2 p.m. ET Register here Educational Resources Online Resources Podcast: Juneteenth and the Constitution NEW! Blog Post: Juneteenth Joins List of Federal Holidays Web Interactive: In their Own Words 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 Juneteenth include: 13th Amendment 14th Amendment Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction Civil Rights Voting Rights EXPLORE MORE We the People Podcast Freedom Speech Throughout History While the idea of freedom of speech may be closely associated with the American constitutional tradition under the First Amendment today, its origins go back thousands of years, and its ideals have been expressed in civilizations around the world. Joining president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen to discuss that storied history—from Martin Luther’s posting his 95 Theses, to state laws regarding social media—and examine defenses of free speech are Jacob Mchangama, author of Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media, and David Cole, National Legal Director of the ACLU. LISTEN For Educators 2022 Annual Supreme Court Review Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 12 - 1:30 p.m. ET Free Online The National Constitution Center and ADL present an America's Town Hall featuring distinguished legal experts Erwin Chemerinsky, Gregory G. Garre, Frederick Lawrence, and Dahlia Lithwick discussing the important cases of the term including voting rights, church-state separation, reproductive rights, and immigration. They will also discuss the impact of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Court and what to expect next term. REGISTER Connect with us Interactive Constitution | Professional Development | Events Calendar | Online Learning Opportunities The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help with any of our online resources. Email
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