Learn more about the Constitution 101 Course   Starting September 12, we are counting down to Constitution Day with a series of great programs at the Center and online, all leading up our two-day celebration on Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, with free museum admission on both days, courtesy of PECO! Countdown to Constitution Day Monday, September 12–Thursday, September 15 Register for a free virtual tour of one of our museum exhibit spaces including Signers' Hall and The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote, as well as significant historic sites around the museum. LEARN MORE Constitution Day Celebration Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17. All times listed are ET. Register now for any of the Center's Constitution Day programs! Preamble Reading Friday, September 16 at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Let’s read the Preamble to the Constitution together as We the People in front of the new inspiring First Amendment tablet overlooking Independence Mall. Register here to watch the 8:30 a.m. reading online Register here to watch the 2:30 p.m. reading online Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony Friday, September 16 at 9:30 a.m. On September 16, we not only celebrate Constitution Day, but also Citizenship Day. As part of the Center's annual Naturalization Ceremony, 50 immigrants from across the globe will take the Oath of Allegiance to officially become citizens of the United States. Register here to watch online Judges on Judging Event Friday, September 16 at 11 a.m. Judge Marjorie Rendell, Judge Cheryl Ann Krause, and Judge Stephanos Bibas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, join us to discuss how judges approach cases, reviewing the seven different methodologies of constitutional interpretation. Register here to watch online Scholar Exchange: The Constitutional Convention Friday, September 16 at 1 p.m. Professors Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at The Ohio State University, Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, and Colleen Sheehan, professor of politics at Arizona State University, join National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on the issues and events in early America that led to the Constitutional Convention. Register here to watch online Common Ground and Compromise: A Congressional Conversation Friday, September 16 at 3:30 p.m. Join the National Constitution Center for an engaging and informative session with former U.S. representatives to learn about what it's like to serve in the legislative branch. They will also discuss the importance of bipartisanship and working across the aisle. Register here to watch online Virtual Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia Saturday, September 17 at 11 a.m. Join members of the National Constitution Center's Education Team on a virtual walking tour of the historic sights and scenes of Old City Philadelphia. Located just steps from Independence Hall, where the Constitution was drafted and signed, the National Constitution Center sits within what has been called the nation's "most historic square mile." Register here to watch online Student and Family Town Hall with Karen Korematsu Saturday, September 17 at 12 p.m. Join us for a special town hall program featuring Karen Korematsu, founder and executive director of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute and the daughter of the late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu. Korematsu will discuss the impact of her father’s landmark Supreme Court case in which he took a stand against the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Register here to watch online LEARN MORE   Live Learning Opportunities Part lecture and part lively conversation, Public Scholar Exchanges are available via Zoom webinar so that students, teachers, and parents can join in a constitutional discussion with National Constitution Center scholars, including President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner, on core topics such as the 27 Amendments, the civil rights movement, women’s fight for equality and the 19th Amendment, and more.  These 30-minute-long classes take place on Wednesdays and Fridays, with separate sessions for entry-level school students and advanced level students, and a fun Friday VIP Scholar Session. Peer-to-peer Scholar Exchanges connect students with their peers and legal professionals from around the country to discuss constitutional questions and ideas. Virtual Tours and museum programs allow teachers to bring the museum to their students–wherever they are! Start your school year by registering your class for these exciting programs today! LEARN MORE Constitution 101   The National Constitution Center's free nonpartisan Constitution 101 curriculum is rigorous, robust, aligned to state standards nationwide. Each of the 15 modules contain interactive and adaptable lessons, activities, and resources. Preview the curriculum and explore modules ranging from principles of the American Revolution to separation of powers and federalism to the 14th Amendment. Explore. Pilot the semester-long course in your high school classroom. Get support from the Center's education team throughout the process, and be a part of the continued development of the course. Sign up. Learn more about the Constitution 101 course and the Center's additional educational offerings by attending an upcoming professional learning workshop or scheduling one for your school or district. Register or request a session. For Educators Reserve your free copy of the 2022-20223 Civic Calendar! The National Constitution Center’s 2022-2023 Civic Calendar is coming soon! This year’s calendar will explore the 27 Amendments in 12 Months! Each month features beautifully designed informational graphics highlighting the freedoms granted by the amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Sign up today to receive your free Civic Calendar in the mail soon!   RESERVE NOW Thank you for being part of our community of educators. If you have any questions, need assistance, or have feedback to share about the new website or any of these new educational offerings, we’d love to hear from you. Please email the education team at [email protected].     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. 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