February at the National Constitution Center   Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, and Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, wrote in The Washington Post how the Center’s Constitution Drafting Project shows us there is more that unites Americans about the Constitution than not. Read more   Visit the Center   Black History Month All February long During the month of February, the National Constitution Center honors the achievements and rich heritage of African Americans and the impact their stories have had on constitutional history.   LEARN MORE Presidents Day Weekend February 18-20 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission on Monday, February 20 Celebrate Presidents Day and explore Article II of the Constitution and the role of the executive branch. The museum is open and free on Presidents Day, Monday, February 20. RESERVE TICKETS     Black History Month programming and free admission on Presidents Day, Monday, February 20, are made possible thanks to the generosity of TD Bank. Wawa Community Day Celebrating Black History Month Saturday, February 25 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free Admission In celebration of Black History Month, on Saturday, February 25, admission is free courtesy of Wawa, with Wawa Innovation Network associate volunteers serving hot beverages, pretzels, pastries, from 1–4 p.m. as supplies last, from Wawa’s Community Care Vehicle. RESERVE TICKETS Through March 31, enjoy discounted admission of $10 for adults (usually $14.50) and $7.50 for youth ages 6-18 (usually $11). Buy tickets   Debate at America’s Town Hall   Slavery and Liberty at America’s Founding Tuesday, February 28 | 7 p.m. ET Historians Harold Holzer, author of several books on Lincoln, including Lincoln: How Abraham Lincoln Ended Slavery in America; and Manisha Sinha, author of The Slave's Cause: A History of Abolition; join Edward Larson for a conversation on Larson’s new book, American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765-1795, to explore the paradox of liberty and slavery in Revolutionary America through the Civil War era. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE This program is made possible through the generous support of Citizens and presented in partnership with the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia. Lessons from Tocqueville in America Monday, March 6 | 12 p.m. ET Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America has been called by Harvey Mansfield the “best book ever written on democracy and the best book ever written on America.” What can a 200-year-old book teach us about democracy in America today? Join Jeremy Jennings, author of Travels with Tocqueville Beyond America; Olivier Zunz, author of The Man Who Understood Democracy: The Life of Alexis de Tocqueville; and Catherine Zuckert of the University of Notre Dame, for a discussion of Tocqueville’s masterpiece and its lessons for modern Americans. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE   Learn About the Constitution   Celebrate Black History Month with Live, Online Programs Live Class: First Amendment Featuring David French Friday, February 10 | 1 p.m. ET David French joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on the First Amendment freedoms of speech and the press, examining various types of speech, including symbolic speech, hate speech, and political speech. In celebration of Black History Month, students will also explore how groups who have been denied rights used the First Amendment to fight for equality for all including key African American leaders. Register now Virtual Tour: First Amendment and Freedom Fighters Wednesday, Feb. 22–Friday, Feb. 24 Take a virtual tour of our Civil War and Reconstruction exhibit, explore the First Amendment tablet, and examine how the history of the First Amendment has played hand and hand with the civil rights movement. Learn more Online Programming and Resources for Black History Month and Presidents Day America’s Town Hall: Congressman John Lewis: The March for Civil Rights The late Congressman John Lewis discusses his book March: Book One—the first in a graphic novel trilogy that spans Lewis’ youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their fight against segregation through nonviolent activism. Podcast: The Constitutional and Moral Philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Christopher Brooks and Hasan Kwame Jeffries analyze Dr. King’s historical legacy and constitutional and moral philosophy through his key writings, speeches, and intellectual and moral inspirations and influences. Scholar Exchange: Article II: The Executive Branch Michael Gerhardt joins Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on Article II of the Constitution and the executive branch of our government. Constitution 101 Curriculum Learning Materials Each module in our Constitution 101 curriculum contains video lessons and recordings of previous Scholar Exchanges, plus links to podcasts, blog posts, Interactive Constitution essays, and more. The 14th Amendment: Battles for Freedom and Equality Article II Federalism and the Separation of Powers For more online resources, visit our Black History Month and Presidents Day pages.   In Case You Missed It   WATCH Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment Run time: 55 minutes Jin Hee Lee and Ilan Wurman discuss how the history and original meaning of the 14th Amendment informs the debate about whether or not the Constitution is colorblind. Watch now The Fight for Civil Rights and Liberties Virtual Tour Run time: 46 minutes Join a virtual tour from the Center’s The Story of We the People exhibit and explore the civil rights movement from the Declaration of Independence to today. The tour examines key civil rights leaders, the core constitutional arguments at the heart of the movement, and the legacy of the Warren Court. Watch now LISTEN Roe v. Wade at 50 Run time: 1 hour Scholars Mary Ziegler and O. Carter Snead explore how Roe v. Wade raised questions beyond abortion rights—including the scope of the judicial role, religious liberty, and the role of science in politics—and how the abortion landscape has changed since Dobbs overturned Roe. Listen now The History of the Speaker of the House Run time: 1 hour, 4 minutes Scholars Matthew Green and Josh Chafetz discuss the role and the history of the Speaker of the House, including the most notable Speakers throughout history, from Henry Clay to Joe Cannon to Nancy Pelosi, and how their legacies helped shaped the House and Congress as we know it. Listen now READ Grant Names Little-Known Waite as Chief Justice by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “On January 19, 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant nominated little-known Ohio lawyer Morrison Waite to replace Chief Justice Salmon Chase on the Supreme Court, after struggling to find a nominee for seven months. ...” Read more Daniel Webster’s Unique Supreme Court Legacy by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 4 minutes “Daniel Webster was one of the seminal figures of 19th century America as an orator and politician. Perhaps less known is Webster’s influence on the Supreme Court, and especially the Marshall Court. ...” Read more All of the latest constitutional content from the National Constitution Center is available on our website! America’s Town Hall programs and Constitution 101 classes, as well as the videos for our new Constitution 101 course, are also available on our YouTube channel.     Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. 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