Starting Monday, 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.

Constitution Day Celebration

Friday, September 16. All times listed are ET.

Do you have your plans for Constitution Day? Let the National Constitution Center help you check some things off your list!

Preamble Reading

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 for 8:30 reading; Register here for the 2:30 reading

Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony

9:30 a.m.

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

Judges on Judging Event

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. Register here

Kids Town Hall: The Constitution and the First Amendment 

12 p.m.

During this special program, visitors will have the opportunity to “meet” famous figures who used the First Amendment to ensure “We, the People” includes all the people. Special guests will include Benjamin Franklin, Dora Lewis, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, and James Madison. Register Here  

Scholar Exchange: The Constitutional Convention

1 p.m.

Professors Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Akhil Reed Amar, and Colleen Sheehan 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

Common Ground and Compromise: A Congressional Conversation

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

The Celebration Continues

Saturday, September 17. All times listed at ET. 

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

Scholar Exchanges

Register for the first Scholar Exchanges of the 2022-2023 season!

Constitutional Convention and Civil Dialogue

In this session, students will examine the issues and events that led to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787, including the weakness of the Articles of Confederation, Shay’s Rebellion, and the growing need for a new national government. Students will also explore the Convention, and its major turning points and compromises—including the Connecticut Compromise, the Electoral College, the Three-Fifths Compromise, and the Slave Trade Clause. 

• Register for Introductory Level Class Sept. 14 at 12 p.m. ET 
• Register for Advanced Level Class Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. ET 
• Register for All Levels Class Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. ET 

All classes are recorded, captioned, and posted on our website and YouTube channel.

Looking for a more one-on-one experience for your students?

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!

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!

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].

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