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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March 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Free Professional Learning: Women and the Constitution

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: New resources and programs to keep students engaged Free Professional Learning | Women and the Constitution Wednesday, March 19 | 6:30-8 p.m. ET Attend this virtual professional learning session…
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March 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Is DOGE Breaking the Law?

Email from National Constitution Center Debating the legal basis for DOGE’s actions   What’s New This Week Is DOGE Breaking the Law? Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Kate Huddleston and Michael McConnell join Jeffr…
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March 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Book Talks with Michael Lewis and Dana Bash, Plus a Discussion on Presidential Pardons

Email from National Constitution Center March at America's Town Hall   March at America’s Town Hall Dana Bash on America’s Deadliest Election Thursday, March 20 | 7 p.m. ET (NEW DATE) Join CNN Anchor and Chief P…
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March 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Explore the Role of Museums in Enhancing Civic Learning

Email from National Constitution Center During Civic Learning Week, March 10-14 Free Webinar | Building Bridges: Teachers, Museums, and Deeper Civic Learning Tuesday, March 11 | 7–8 p.m. ET Join the National Constitution Center and the Natio…
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March 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM

The State of Partisanship

Email from National Constitution Center Confronting the challenges of a divided nation   What’s New This Week The State of Partisanship Run time: 57 minutes Jonathan Rauch, author of Cross Purposes: Christiani…
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March 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM

March Must-Sees: Women’s History Month, America's Town Halls with Dana Bash and Michael Lewis, and More!

Email from National Constitution Center Coming Up at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall   Dana Bash on America’s Deadliest Election Thursday, March 20 | 7 p.m. ET (NEW DATE) Join CNN Anch…
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March 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: The State of Partisanship: Confronting the Challenges of a Divided Nation

Email from National Constitution Center Join for a discussion on the rise of partisanship in America   Tonight at America’s Town Hall The State of Partisanship: Confronting the Challenges of a Divided Nation …
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March 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Teach About the Scope of Executive Power

Email from National Constitution Center A new Constitution in the Headlines topic is available Constitution in the Headlines Scope of Executive Power: Part I In recent weeks, there has been renewed debate over the scope of executive power an…
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March 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM

The Supreme Court and the Trump Administration

Email from National Constitution Center Previewing the judicial response to President Trump’s actions   What’s New This Week The Supreme Court and the Trump Administration Run time: 47 minutes Jamelle Bouie and D…
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February 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Juan Williams on the Rise of America’s Second Civil Rights Movement

Email from National Constitution Center Explore the emergence of a new civil rights era—from the 2008 election of President Obama to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall …
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February 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Resources for Women's History Month

Email from National Constitution Center And a webinar on how to use Constitution 101 with AI tools Women’s History Month Throughout Women’s History Month, the Center recognizes extraordinary American women throughout history, and celebrates a…
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February 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM

How Powerful is the President?

Email from National Constitution Center Putting President Trump’s broad claim of executive power in historical perspective   What’s New This Week How Powerful is the President? Run time: 47 minutes President T…
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February 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM

New Resource: Constitution in the Headlines

Email from National Constitution Center Designed to contextualize constitutional topics in the news Constitution in the Headlines is a collection of curated resources designed to help educators contextualize constitutional topics in the news. …
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February 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Free Virtual Learning for You and Your Students

Email from National Constitution Center And don't forget to submit your institute application! 📢 Reminder: Summer Educator Institute applications are due tomorrow, Monday, February 17. Professional Learning Session Equality…
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February 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The 14th Amendment and the History of Reconstruction

Email from National Constitution Center Exploring the constitutional legacy of Reconstruction   What’s New This Week The 14th Amendment and the History of Reconstruction Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Sherrilyn I…
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February 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Upcoming Town Halls: Reconstruction, America’s Second Civil Rights Movement, and the State of Partisanship

Email from National Constitution Center Register today to join us this February   Upcoming at America’s Town Hall IN PERSON AND ONLINE Reconstruction and the Constitution: A Historical Perspective  Monday, Februa…
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February 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Last Chance to Apply! Summer Educator Institutes at the NCC

Email from National Constitution Center Deadline to apply is Monday, February 17   Institute Applications Close Monday, February 17 Engage with constitutional scholars and educators from around the country during a weeklong institute at the Nati…
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February 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Celebrate Black History Month, Free Admission on Presidents Day, and More!

Email from National Constitution Center February at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall   Reconstruction and the Constitution: A Historical Perspective  Monday, February 10 | 9:45–11:45 a.m…
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February 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Constitution Valentine's Day Cards & New Civic Stories

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: In-person and virtual events in February Roses are red, violets are blue, we love the Constitution and know you do too! ❤️  Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these free printable Constitution-themed valentines, and …
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February 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM

What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach Us About American Democracy

Email from National Constitution Center Recognizing how Black thinkers and artists shaped our nation   What’s New This Week What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach Us About American Democracy Run time: …
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January 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Apply to a Summer Intensive on the Constitution

Email from National Constitution Center Presented by the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, NCC and OAH   Deep Dive Into the History of the U.S. Constitution Sunday, June 22–Friday, June 27, 2025 This weeklong summer intensive is presented by the S…
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January 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Resources for Black History Month

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: In-person and virtual events in February Throughout Black History Month in February, the National Constitution Center recognizes extraordinary African Americans and the impact their stories have had on our nation’…
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January 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM

My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses

Email from National Constitution Center Examining President Trump’s second inaugural speech in historical context   What’s New This Week My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses Run time: 1…
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January 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Start the Spring Semester with Constitution 101

Email from National Constitution Center Nonpartisan, flexible, and relevant resources   “As educators, our goal is to empower students with tools that foster curiosity and resilience and to develop a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution. Con…
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January 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses

Email from National Constitution Center A reflection on inaugural addresses throughout history and how they relate to a president’s legacy   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall My Fellow Americans: Presidents and…
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January 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Resources for the Inauguration & First 90 Days

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: Join us after the inauguration for a Town Hall discussion   The 60th Presidential Inauguration The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States will take place tomor…
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January 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Can Texas Require Age Verification on Adult Sites?

Email from National Constitution Center The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton   What’s New This Week Can Texas Require Age Verification on Adult Sites? Run time: 1 hour, 9 mi…
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January 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Email from National Constitution Center Educational resources and special programming   “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”  –Martin Luther King Jr.  On January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was …
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January 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, New America's Town Hall Programs, and More!

Email from National Constitution Center January at the National Constitution Center   The Winter 2025 America’s Town Hall programming has just been announced! Click here to see the full lineup.   Debate at America’s Town Hall   …
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January 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Just Announced: New America's Town Hall Programs

Email from National Constitution Center Join Michael Lewis, Dana Bash, and Juan Williams, plus discussions on presidential pardons, inaugural addresses, and more!   Newly Announced America’s Town Hall Programs My…
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January 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Discussion Starters: The Future of TikTok

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: In-person and virtual events in January Supreme Court to Decide TikTok’s Fate Your students may have noticed that TikTok is trending—but not for their favorite viral dances. Concerned about national security and…
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January 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The Future of TikTok

Email from National Constitution Center The Supreme Court hears a First Amendment challenge to the TikTok divestiture bill   What’s New This Week The Future of TikTok Run time: 58 minutes In TikTok v. Garland,…
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January 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Free Professional Learning: Prepare to Teach About the Executive Branch

Email from National Constitution Center Additionally, summer institute applications are open Free Virtual Professional Learning: Article II - The Presidency and the Executive Branch Wednesday, January 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. ET Join us for a free virtual professio…
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January 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM

For or Against Constitutional Originalism?: A Debate

Email from National Constitution Center Debating how to interpret the Constitution   What’s New This Week For or Against Constitutional Originalism?: A Debate Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Jonathan Gienapp, auth…
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December 28, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Top Constitutional Conversations from 2024

Email from National Constitution Center See highlights from this year's We the People podcasts and America's Town Hall programs   Looking for interesting constitutional conversations during the holidays? Check out highlights from our We the People podcast …
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December 27, 2024 at 3:31 PM

A Year of Light and Learning

Email from National Constitution Center Make a special year-end gift today   Dear John, It’s been an eventful and inspiring year of programs at the NCC. As 2024 comes to an end, I’d like to highlight some of the events we shared as a community. It’s been esp…
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December 22, 2024 at 4:02 PM

2025 Summer Institute Applications Are Open

Email from National Constitution Center Apply to attend a summer residential institute at the NCC today   Apply to Attend a Summer Institute at the National Constitution Center Engage with constitutional scholars and educators fr…
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December 21, 2024 at 1:02 PM

The Meese Revolution

Email from National Constitution Center The constitutional legacy of Attorney General Edwin Meese III   What’s New This Week The Meese Revolution Run time: 52 minutes Steven Calabresi joins Jeffrey Rosen to di…
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December 18, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Celebrating 2024 at the NCC

Email from National Constitution Center And a sneak peek of new offerings in 2025 A Year of Impact: Celebrating 2024 with the Education team at the National Constitution Center   Dear Educators,     At the start of 2024, I had the distinct honor of joining t…
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December 15, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Free Professional Learning Session on the Bill of Rights

Email from National Constitution Center And classroom resources to celebrate the week Free Virtual Professional Learning Session: Bill of Rights and Amending the Constitution Wednesday, December 18 | 6:30-8 p.m. ET Celebrate Bill of Rights Day with the NCC …
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December 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM

How Religious Were the Founders?

Email from National Constitution Center The founders’ views on faith in private and public life   What’s New This Week How Religious Were the Founders? Run time: 1 hour, 4 minutes Jeffrey Rosen discusses the role…
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December 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Give the Gift of Civic Education

Email from National Constitution Center Make a special year-end gift today   Dear John,   2024 has surfaced major constitutional conversations about what it means to be American and what’s ahead for our country. Now more than ever, we need civic resources tha…
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December 11, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: The Life and Constitutional Legacy of Gouverneur Morris

Email from National Constitution Center Learn about this Founding Father, key member of the Committee of Style, and opponent of slavery   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall The Life and Constitutional Legacy of …
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December 8, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Bring Your Students to Signers’ Hall for a Virtual Field Trip

Email from National Constitution Center And more Bill of Rights resources Explore the Bill of Rights on a Virtual Signers’ Hall Field Trip  Tuesday, December 10 | Noon ET Join us for a tour of Signers’ Hall, the Center’s exhibit featuring life-size statues …
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December 7, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Can Tennessee Ban Medical Transitions for Transgender Minors?

Email from National Constitution Center Reviewing oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti   What’s New This Week Can Tennessee Ban Medical Transitions for Transgender Minors? Run time: 1 hour Professor Kurt Lash and D…
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December 4, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Celebrate the Bill of Rights All Month Long With Free Admission on Bill of Rights Day, Special Year-End Programming, and More!

Email from National Constitution Center December at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall   The Life and Constitutional Legacy of Gouverneur Morris Thursday, December 12 | Noon ET Dennis Ras…
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December 1, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET: How Religious Were the Founders?

Email from National Constitution Center A discussion on religious liberty and the founders   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall How Religious Were the Founders? Monday, December 2 | 7 p.m. ET Join Jane Calvert,…
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December 1, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Recommended Resources: Bill of Rights Day

Email from National Constitution Center And Events to Attend in December Celebrate the Bill of Rights in Your Classroom With These Resources The anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights is Sunday, December 15. To help students learn about the fr…
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November 30, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn

Email from National Constitution Center The life and legacy of America’s 28th president   What’s New This Week Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn Run time: 56 minutes Political historian Christopher Cox and P…
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November 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Join Us for Programs on the Founders and Religious Liberty and on the Legacy of Gouverneur Morris

Email from National Constitution Center December at America’s Town Hall   December at America’s Town Hall How Religious Were the Founders? Monday, December 2 | 7 p.m. ET Join Jane Calvert, author of Penman of th…