On November 7, the National Constitution Center honored Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the 34th annual Liberty Medal. Watch ceremony highlights here

Debate at America’s Town Hall

FDR and the Transformation of the Supreme Court

Thursday, December 13 | 12 p.m. ET 

Legal historian Laura Kalman, author of FDR’s Gambit: The Court Packing Fight and the Rise of Legal Liberalism; Ken Kersch, professor of political science at Boston College; and Jeff Shesol, author of Supreme Power: Franklin Roosevelt vs. the Supreme Court, discuss Franklin D. Roosevelt’s constitutional legacy, the court-packing fight, and how his Supreme Court appointees transformed America. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

Learn About the 27 Amendments All Month Long

Scholar Exchange: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes (Give or Take)

Friday, December 2 | 1 p.m. ET

Kermit Roosevelt, professor of constitutional law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, joins us for a review of all of the 27 amendments added to the Constitution, exploring the big ideas and changes that each one has made to our system of government. Students will cover the rights, protections, and limitations of the Bill of Rights on government and the process by which it was discussed, debated, and ratified. Register now

Live from the Museum: Bill of Rights Program

Wednesday, December 7 | 12 p.m. ET

Join us live from our Constituting Liberty exhibit to learn about the three most important documents of U.S. history. We’ll take a look at rare printings of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and of course, the Bill of Rights. Great for 3rd-5th graders! Register now

Live from the Museum: Bill of Rights Tour

Wednesday, December 14 | 12 p.m. ET

Friday, December 16 | 1 p.m. ET

We’re celebrating the first 10 amendments to the Constitution—the Bill of Rights! Travel back to the final days of the Constitutional Convention and join the debate about whether to adopt a bill of rights. Listen to the arguments for and against including a list of rights and freedoms, learn about which rights were included, and uncover the ratification process. Learn more

Online Resources for Bill of Rights Day

Constitutional Questions with Justice Neil M. Gorsuch

Educational Video | Run time: 38 minutes

The Bill of Rights Featuring Akhil Reed Amar

Scholar Exchange | Run time: 42 minutes

Constitution 101: The Bill of Rights

This module from the Center’s new Constitution 101 curriculum explores the origins of the Bill of Rights, explains its importance to the debate over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, and covers the specific rights enshrined in each of the first 10 amendments.

Discover a full list of online Bill of Rights resources here.

Bill of Rights Day

Thursday, December 15 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET

Join us on Thursday, December 15, to celebrate 231 years of the Bill of Rights! Visitors can view a copy of the historic Bill of Rights, learn about the first 10 amendments through interactive games and shows, and take a special tour of Signers’ Hall to learn about the history of the Bill of Rights and why it was left out of the original U.S. Constitution. 

Winter Break: Explore 231 Years of the First Amendment

Wednesday, December 28 – Saturday, December 31

Don’t take a break from learning this winter—head to the National Constitution Center for engaging programs and activities! As we prepare to ring in the new year, we’ll take a look back at the past 231 years of the First Amendment, from the dissenters at the Constitutional Convention to the abolitionists and suffragists who fought for the rights of all Americans. During winter break, visitors to the National Constitution Center can explore how “We, the People” have used the First Amendment to make our Constitution more inclusive. 

Note: The Center will observe adjusted hours during winter break, beginning December 24. Learn more

WATCH

Cicero and the Constitution

Run time: 1 hour

How did Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman and philosopher, influence the Founding generation, the Constitution, and American political thought? Scott Nelson, Benjamin Straumann, and Caroline Winterer explore the political ideas of Cicero, his impact on America, and what we can learn from him today. Watch now

LISTEN

Native Americans, Adoptions, and the Indian Child Welfare Act

Run time: 1 hour

Timothy Sandefur and Elizabeth Reese recap the arguments in the Haaland v. Brackeen case and discuss the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Listen now

The Battle for the American West

Run time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

For Native American Heritage Month, the National Constitution Center presents a discussion with historians H.W. Brands, Lori Daggar, and Lindsay Robertson for a historical overview of U.S. westward expansion, manifest destiny, and the impact on native peoples and tribes. Listen now

READ

November 27, 1973: The 25th Amendment Gets its First Test

Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 4 minutes

“On November 27, 1973, the U.S. Senate became the first legislative house to act under the 25th Amendment, when it voted to approve Representative Gerald Ford as the new vice president. A week later, the House also approved Ford, making his appointment official. ...” Read more

Myths and Mysteries About the Gettysburg Address

Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 3 minutes

“On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address, widely considered one of the greatest speeches in American history. But even today, there are still a few points about the speech that are misunderstood. ...” Read more

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