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The National Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia is America's most hands-on history museum. Located just two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, it is the only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and the story of we, the people.

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April 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Is President Trump Immune From Prosecution?

Previewing the Supreme Court oral arguments in the Trump v. United States case   What’s New This Week Is President Trump Immune From Prosecution? Run time: 52 minutes John Yoo and Smita Ghosh join Jeffrey Rosen to preview…
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April 23, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Study the Supreme Court With Us

Plus, a look at America's founding documents A Look at Founding Documents and Court Cases Live From the Museum: Rare Document Gallery Tuesday, April 23 | Noon ET Run time: 30 minutes Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our rare document gallery, w…
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April 20, 2024 at 12:01 PM

America’s Most Consequential Elections: From FDR to Reagan

Explore the pivotal elections of 1932 and 1980   What’s New This Week America’s Most Consequential Elections: From FDR to Reagan Run time: 1 hour Michael Gerhardt and Andrew Busch join Jeffrey Rosen to explore the pivotal…
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April 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Memorial Day, and More!

May at the National Constitution Center   On May 25, 1787, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia started in earnest and the first votes were taken at what is now called Independence Hall. One of the museum’s most popular and iconic attractions…
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April 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: America’s Most Consequential Presidential Elections: Lincoln, FDR, and Reagan

Explore three of America’s pivotal elections that transformed the Constitution and shaped the nation   Tonight at America’s Town Hall America’s Most Consequential Presidential Elections: Lincoln, FDR, and Reagan Tuesday,…
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April 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Take Your Students on a Virtual Field Trip

Plus, a special program exploring National Parks Virtual Learning Experiences for Your Students Civic Stories: William Penn and the Religious Society of Friends Tuesday, April 16 | Noon ET Run time: 35 minutes Live ASL Interpretation Available …
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April 13, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment

Hear a special one-on-one conversation with the historian Allen Guelzo on his new book   What’s New This Week Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment Run time: 1 hour Jeffrey Rosen has a special one-on-one conversati…
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April 10, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: The Legacy of Emmett Till: From Tragedy to Activism

Scholars discuss the tragedy of Emmett Till’s murder, the shocking story of the trial that followed, and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement.   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall The Legacy of Emmett Till: From Tragedy …
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April 9, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Bring Your Students to the Constitutional Convention

Plus, a special program exploring religious liberty in the Constitution Constitutional Convention Resources Live From the Museum: The Constitutional Convention Tuesday, April 9 | Noon ET Run time: 45 minutes Join a National Constitution Center…
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April 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM

New America's Town Hall Programs, Free Admission on Wawa Day, and More!

April at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall   The Legacy of Emmett Till: From Tragedy to Activism Thursday, April 11 | Noon ET Janai Nelson, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense …
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April 6, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics

Listen to experts discuss partisanship in early America   What’s New This Week Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics Run time: 1 hour On November 7, 2023, histori…
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April 5, 2024 at 9:31 AM

Spring Into the Constitution

April at the National Constitution Center April at the Museum Girl Scout Day Saturday, April 6 With the National Constitution Center, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts can enjoy an action-packed day full of programs …
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April 2, 2024 at 9:31 AM

Are Your Students Ready for the AP Tests?

A toolkit for students and teachers Our Favorite AP Test Prep Resources Live From the Museum: The Constitutional Convention Tuesday, April 9 | Noon ET Run time: 45 minutes Join a National Constitution Center museum educator for a tour of Signe…
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March 30, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Justice Stephen Breyer on Reading the Constitution

Justice Breyer unveils his book at the National Constitution Center   What’s New This Week Justice Stephen Breyer on Reading the Constitution Run time: 1 hour, 5 minutes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer (ret.) un…
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March 27, 2024 at 1:07 PM

Tonight and Tomorrow: Lincoln's Lessons and Reading the Constitution Book Launch With Justice Stephen Breyer

Join us for two America's Town Hall programs this week   Tonight at America’s Town Hall Lincoln’s Lessons: Then and Now  Wednesday, March 27 | 7 p.m. ET   Acclaimed Lincoln historians Sidney Blumenthal, author of the th…
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March 26, 2024 at 7:04 PM

New America's Town Hall Programs Announced

Join us this spring for programs on Emmett Till, living constitutionally, the American dream, and more!   We hope that you join us on Thursday, March 28, 2024, for Reading the Constitution: A Book Talk With Justice Stephen Breyer at 6:30 p.m. There’s still time to registe…
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March 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Bring the Voices of the Abolition Movement to Your Classroom

Plus, a professional learning opportunity for educators on voting rights Voices of the Abolition Movement Civic Stories: Four Harriets of History Friday, Friday, March 29 | Noon ET Run time: 20 minutes Live ASL Interpretation Available Explor…
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March 23, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Can the Government Pressure Private Companies to Stifle Speech?

The Supreme Court examines the limits of jawboning   What’s New This Week Can the Government Pressure Private Companies to Stifle Speech? Run time: 52 minutes Alex Abdo and David Greene discuss two cases in which government …
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March 21, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: Democracy Checkup: Preparing for the 2024 Election

Experts provide a health check on the state of American democracy   Tonight at America’s Town Hall Democracy Checkup: Preparing for the 2024 Election  Thursday, March 21 | 7 p.m. ET  Richard Hasen, author of A Real Righ…
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March 19, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Women in Constitutional History

Plus: 19th Amendment professional learning opportunity for educators Women in Constitutional History Live from the Museum: Women of the Civil War and Reconstruction Friday, Tuesday, March 19 | Noon ET Run time: 45 minutes Explore the Center’s …
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March 16, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Democracy, Populism, and the Tyranny of the Minority

Explore the threats facing democracy in America and around the globe   What’s New This Week Democracy, Populism, and the Tyranny of the Minority Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Steven Levitsky, Kurt Weyland, and Frances Lee d…
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March 12, 2024 at 9:31 AM

Three Ways To Celebrate Civic Action

Plus: Civic Learning Week   For Women’s History Month, learn about Febb Burn, a determined mother whose letter to her son was a turning point in securing the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in this sneak peek of our upcoming Constit…
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March 9, 2024 at 1:03 PM

The Supreme Court Says States Can’t Keep Trump Off the Ballot

Breaking down the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Trump v. Anderson   What’s New This Week The Supreme Court Says States Can’t Keep Trump off the Ballot Run time: 55 minutes Mark Graber and Michael McConnell discuss t…
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March 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Justice Stephen Breyer's Book Launch, Women's History Month, and More

March at the National Constitution Center   On Presidents Day, Jeffrey Rosen launched his new book, The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America, at the National Constitution Center in conversa…
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March 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM

You're Invited: Book Talk with Justice Stephen G. Breyer

Join us for an evening of constitutional conversations Join Us for a Conversation with Justice Breyer Reading the Constitution: A Book Talk Justice Stephen Breyer Thursday, March 28 | 6:30 p.m. ET In person at the National Constitution Center or…
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March 5, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Justice Breyer's Book Launch, Democracy Checkup, and Lincoln's Lessons

March at America's Town Hall   March at America’s Town Hall Democracy Checkup: Preparing for the 2024 Election  Thursday, March 21 | 7 p.m. ET  Richard Hasen, author of A Real Right to Vote, Sarah Isgur, senior editor o…
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March 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM

How Did Women Win the Vote?

Plus, test your knowledge of women's history   #ShareYourNCC Attention educators: It’s a new month and it’s time to flip the page of your 2023-24 Civic Calendar! Use the hashtag #ShareYourNCC on your favorite social platform and share how you are ce…
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March 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Can Texas and Florida Ban Viewpoint Discrimination on Social Media Platforms?

Recapping oral arguments in the NetChoice cases, which ask whether the First Amendment prevents states from banning viewpoint discrimination on social media platforms   What’s New This Week Can Texas and Florida Ban Viewpo…
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February 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Four Ways to Celebrate Women's History

Plus, 19th Amendment professional learning program for educators   Founders' Library: Black Voices in America's Past Wednesday, February 28 | 1 p.m. ET Run time: 30 minutes Join National Constitution Center Chief Content Officer Tom Donnelly for a l…
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February 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM

The Pursuit of Happiness: A Conversation with Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg

A Presidents Day Book Launch   What’s New This Week The Pursuit of Happiness: A Conversation with Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg Run time: 1 hour, 4 hours On Presidents Day, Jeffrey Rosen launched his new book, The Pu…
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February 23, 2024 at 3:07 PM

JUST ANNOUNCED: Reading the Constitution Book Launch With Justice Stephen Breyer

Join us on March 28 for this special event. The National Constitution Center invites you to   Reading the Constitution A Book Talk with Justice Stephen Breyer     THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER 5…
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February 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Celebrate Women's History Month

March at the National Constitution Center March at the Museum Women's History Month Friday, March 1–Sunday, March 31 Throughout Women’s History Month, the Center recognizes extraordinary American women throughout the nation’s history. Celebrate…
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February 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Three Event To Celebrate Black History

Plus, special professional learning opportunities for educators   Ever wonder how the role of the president was decided by our nation's founders? Dive into the fascinating story behind this pivotal decision in this clip of our upcoming Constitution 101 course with K…
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February 19, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Tonight at 6:30 ET: The Pursuit of Happiness: A Book Launch and Conversation with Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg

Launching Jeffrey Rosen’s new book, The Pursuit of Happiness   Tonight at America’s Town Hall IN PERSON AND ONLINE The Pursuit of Happiness: A Book Launch and Conversation with Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg  Monday…
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February 17, 2024 at 1:01 PM

The Founders, the Pursuit of Happiness, and the Virtuous Life

A conversation about Jeffrey Rosen’s new book. The Pursuit of Happiness   What’s New This Week The Founders, the Pursuit of Happiness, and the Virtuous Life Run time: 1 hour, 12 minutes Jeffrey Rosen talks about his new boo…
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February 14, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Following Tubman’s Trail: Unveiling Stories of the African American Quest for Freedom

Explore the history of the African American fight for freedom during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Following Tubman’s Trail: Unveiling Stories of the African American Quest fo…
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February 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Take a Look at the Executive Branch

Plus, a behind-the-scenes tour of the White House The Powers of the President   Live from the Museum: Japanese American National Museum Wednesday, February 14 | Noon ET Run time: 30 minutes In February 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt…
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February 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM

The Constitution Drafting Project: A Discussion of Five New Amendments

Legal scholars reflect on the NCC’s Constitution Drafting Project   Read an excerpt from Jeffrey Rosen’s forthcoming book, The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America, in The Atlantic, which co…
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February 7, 2024 at 3:08 PM

The Pursuit of Happiness, Black History Month and Presidents Day, and More

February at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall   Following Tubman’s Trail: Unveiling Stories of the African American Quest for Freedom  Thursday, February 15 | Noon ET  In celebration of Black Histor…
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February 6, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Who Is Included in "We The People"?

Plus, a behind-the-scenes tour of the White House Explore Stories of We the People   Live from the Museum: Black Women and the 19th Amendment Tuesday, February 6 | Noon ET Run time: 45 minutes A National Constitution Center museum educator…
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February 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM

David Hume and the Ideas That Shaped America

Experts discuss Hume’s philosophical legacy and its profound impact on the shaping of America   What’s New This Week David Hume and the Ideas That Shaped America Run time: 59 minutes Angela Coventry, Dennis Rasmussen, an…
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February 1, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Tonight at 8 p.m. ET: Constitution Drafting Project: A Discussion of Five New Amendments

A discussion on the NCC’s landmark Constitution Drafting Project   Tonight at America’s Town Hall Constitution Drafting Project: A Discussion of Five New Amendments  Thursday, February 1 | 8–9:15 p.m. ET  The Center for…
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February 1, 2024 at 10:31 AM

Celebrate Black History Month and Presidents Day

February at the National Constitution Center February at the Museum Winter Warm Up Wednesday, January 3 – Sunday, March 24 This winter, the National Constitution Center is offering discounted admission along with a series of programs and event…
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January 31, 2024 at 3:06 PM

The Pursuit of Happiness, Harriet Tubman, and More

February at America's Town Hall   February at America’s Town Hall Constitution Drafting Project: A Discussion of Five New Amendments  Thursday, February 1 | 8–9:15 p.m. ET  The Center for Constitutional Design at Arizon…
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January 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Three Ways To Celebrate Black History

Classroom resources for all learners Celebrate Black History Month by exploring resources featuring some of the many African Americans who transformed constitutional history—including Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, Robert Smalls, and Sojourner Truth—to better und…
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January 29, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: David Hume and the Ideas That Shaped America

Experts discuss Hume’s philosophical legacy and its profound impact on the shaping of America   Tonight at America’s Town Hall David Hume and the Ideas That Shaped America  Monday, January 29 | 7 p.m. ET   Called “a deg…
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January 27, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Tech Term

Exploring key cases at the intersection of technology and the First Amendment   What’s New This Week Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Tech Term Run time: 57 minutes Legal experts Alex Abdo, Clay Calvert, and David Greene exp…
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January 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Explore Civil Rights Through the Centuries

Special programs highlighting the battles for freedom and equality Why does the Constitution matter? Dive into this question with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie in this sneak peak of our new course with Khan Academy launching in September 2024. Learn more. …
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January 20, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Will the Supreme Court Overturn Chevron?

Recapping oral arguments about the future of the administrative state   What’s New This Week Will the Supreme Court Overturn Chevron? Run time: 58 minutes Christopher Walker and Timothy Sandefur recap the oral arguments in t…
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January 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Join a Virtual Museum Experience

PLUS: Special professional learning opportunities for educators We want to hear from you! Have you used Constitution 101 or the Founders’ Library in your classroom? Complete this brief survey at your earliest convenience to help the Center’s education tea…
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