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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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June 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Free Virtual Workshop: Prepare to Teach the American Revolution

Email from National Constitution Center Join us on July 28–29 The American Revolution Virtual Workshop  Monday, July 28–Tuesday, July 29 | 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET Online As the nation prepares for the 250th anniversary of 1776, educators are in…
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June 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation

Email from National Constitution Center The life and constitutional legacy of Senator Charles Sumner   What’s New This Week Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation Run time: 58 minutes Charles Sumner was an abolit…
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June 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM

Your Guide to Celebrating the Constitution This Summer at the NCC

Email from National Constitution Center Free admission days, special events, America's Town Halls, and more!   Thanks to a generous $15 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, the largest single gift in our history, the National Constitution Center wil…
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June 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Executive Authority: Presidential Power From America’s Founding to Today

Email from National Constitution Center Examine the founders’ vision for the presidency, how presidential power has changed over time, and the key constitutional debates that have shaped the modern presidency   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall …
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June 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Teach the Constitution with Insight from Leading Scholars – Join Us on June 23

Email from National Constitution Center Hear from Jeffrey Rosen, Akhil Amar, David Blight, and Annette Gordon-Reed   The Story of the U.S. Constitution: Past and Present Monday, June 23 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. ET In Person and Online Akhil Reed Ama…
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May 31, 2025 at 12:05 PM

The History of Jews in the American South

Email from National Constitution Center Exploring the Jewish experience from the Revolutionary era to the Civil War   What’s New This Week The History of Jews in the American South Run time: 55 minutes In cele…
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May 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Jewish Americans in the Civil War Era

Email from National Constitution Center In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, explore the broader Jewish experience from the Revolutionary era to the Civil War   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Je…
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May 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Coming Soon: New PBS Special Featuring Jeffrey Rosen and Ken Burns

Email from National Constitution Center Airing November 24, 2025, in celebration of America’s 250th   The National Constitution Center to play lead role in a new PBS special, A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Acr…
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May 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Executive Power in the Trump Era

Email from National Constitution Center Constitutional scholars debate the scope of the president’s power   What’s New This Week Executive Power in the Trump Era Run time: 45 minutes Constitutional scholars Ilya …
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May 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM

In Person or Virtual Field Trip Opportunities for 2025–2026

Email from National Constitution Center Explore new galleries and virtual museum experiences Plan a 2025–2026 In Person or Virtual Field Trip to the National Constitution Center As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, the National Constit…
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May 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM

The Legacy of Justice Souter

Email from National Constitution Center Justice Souter’s clerks and colleagues reflect on his life and impact   What’s New This Week The Legacy of Justice Souter Run time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Retired Supreme Court…
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May 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET: Democracy in France and America With Justice Stephen Breyer and Christiane Taubira

Email from National Constitution Center A conversation on democracy, the rule of law, and constitutional traditions from French and American perspectives   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Democracy in France …
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May 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Two New Galleries Coming in 2026 Thanks to a Historic $15M Gift

Email from National Constitution Center Explore rare founding-era documents and join us in celebrating America's 250th   Dear Friends, I’m writing to share news of a transformative gift to the National Constitution Center that will support our mission to…
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May 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET: Constitutional Meaning in the Shadow of the Articles of Confederation

Email from National Constitution Center Explore how the Articles of Confederation shaped the U.S. Constitution   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Constitutional Meaning in the Shadow of the Articles of Confede…
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May 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Future of Birthright Citizenship: SCOTUS Preview

Email from National Constitution Center A new Constitution in the Headlines topic Constitution in the Headlines Future of Birthright Citizenship: SCOTUS Preview  On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case challenging the …
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May 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM

The Presidential Pardon Power

Email from National Constitution Center Exploring the evolution of the presidential pardon From Jefferson to Trump   What’s New This Week The Presidential Pardon Power Run time: 1 hour Brian Kalt and Jeffrey T…
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May 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM

May Highlights: America's Town Halls, Memorial Day Weekend, and More

Email from National Constitution Center Don't miss what's happening this month   Our 2024 Annual Report is now available. Look back with us on highlights from a memorable milestone year, and preview what’s ahead for the Center as we prepare for Americ…
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May 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Teacher Appreciation: America 250-Inspired Book Giveaway

Email from National Constitution Center Plus, applications for our Teacher Advisory Council and Weekend Workshops are open Win a Curated Set of America 250-Inspired Books During Teacher Appreciation Week Each day in the classroom, educators b…
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May 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Are Religious Charter Schools Constitutional?

Email from National Constitution Center Reviewing oral arguments in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond   What’s New This Week Are Religious Charter Schools Constitutional? Run time: 1 hour On …
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May 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM

May Town Halls: Articles of Confederation, Global Democracy, and Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

Email from National Constitution Center Join us for discussions with Justice Stephen Breyer and other prominent legal scholars this month   May at America’s Town Hall IN PERSON AND ONLINE Constitutional Meaning i…
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April 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM

The Future of Birthright Citizenship

Email from National Constitution Center A constitutional debate on the scope of the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment   What’s New This Week The Future of Birthright Citizenship Run time: 1 hour On May …
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April 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: The Future of Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Debate

Email from National Constitution Center Experts analyze the legal challenges surrounding birthright citizenship   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall The Future of Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Debate …
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April 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Just Announced: Constitutional Meaning in the Shadow of the Articles of Confederation

Email from National Constitution Center Join us in person or online to explore how the Articles of Confederation shaped the U.S. Constitution   Just Announced: New America’s Town Hall Program IN PERSON AND ON…
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April 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Voter Registration and Tariffs—New Resources to Discuss

Email from National Constitution Center Plus, Weekend Workshop applications are open Constitution in the Headlines Looking for nonpartisan resources to address the headlines and make relevant connections to history and the Constitution? Const…
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April 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM

The Day the Revolution Began

Email from National Constitution Center Remembering the Battles of Lexington and Concord at 250   What’s New This Week The Day the Revolution Began Run time: 58 minutes In celebration of the 250th anniversary …
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April 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Apply to Attend a Fall Weekend Workshop

Email from National Constitution Center Free, immersive three-day professional learning sessions Apply to Attend a Fall Weekend Workshop Deepen your knowledge of the Constitution and how it has been used by different groups throughout histor…
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April 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: The Day the Revolution Began: Lexington and Concord at 250

Email from National Constitution Center Explore the events leading to the first shots of the American Revolution and more   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall The Day the Revolution Began: Lexington and Concord …
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April 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Do the Trump Tariffs Violate the Constitution?

Email from National Constitution Center Examining the scope of the president’s authority to set tariffs   What’s New This Week Do the Trump Tariffs Violate the Constitution? Run time: 56 minutes Steven Calabre…
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April 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Join Us for New America's Town Hall Programs, Family-Friendly Events at the Center, and More

Email from National Constitution Center April at the National Constitution Center   NEW ON THE BLOG How Congress delegates its tariff powers to the president by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 5 minutes “President Donald Trump announced wide-sweeping tariffs l…
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April 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM

DOGE, SCOTUS, and Filibusters—Timely Resources for Your Classroom

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: In-person and virtual events in April Constitution in the Headlines Elon Musk, DOGE, and the Appointments Clause Elon Musk and the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have bee…
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April 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Judges on Judicial Independence

Email from National Constitution Center Federal judges discuss threats to the judicial branch   What’s New This Week Judges on Judicial Independence Run time: 58 minutes National Constitution Center President …
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April 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Join Us for a New Slate of America's Town Hall Programs This Spring

Email from National Constitution Center Programs include a conversation with Justice Stephen Breyer, the 2025 Annual Supreme Court Review, and more.   Just Announced: New America’s Town Hall Programs The Day the …
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March 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Learn How to Teach Supreme Court Cases

Email from National Constitution Center In our upcoming free professional learning session in April Learn How to Teach Supreme Court Cases Wednesday, April 16 | 6:30–8 p.m. ET Join us for a free professional learning session that will delve …
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March 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Federal court rules on AI & copyright

Email from National Constitution Center Examine a landmark decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia   What’s New This Week Michael Lewis on Who Is Government? Run time: 57 minutes Mich…
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March 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Tomorrow and Thursday: Michael Lewis on "Who is Government?" and Presidential Pardons in U.S. History

Email from National Constitution Center Join us for two America's Town Hall programs this week   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Michael Lewis on Who Is Government? Wednesday, March 26 | Noon ET Best-selling…
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March 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM

New Resources on Free Speech and Immigration Policy

Email from National Constitution Center Explore with Constitution in the Headlines Constitution in the Headlines  Columbia University Student Deportation Case Recently, Mahmoud Khalil, who immigrated to the United States on a student visa a…
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March 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Deportations and the Law

Email from National Constitution Center Examining the president’s power to carry out deportations   What’s New This Week Deportations and the Law Run time: 1 hour, 8 minutes Adam Cox and Ilya Somin join Jeffrey R…
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March 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET: Dana Bash on America’s Deadliest Election

Email from National Constitution Center Dana Bash discusses her book, America’s Deadliest Election: The Cautionary Tale of the Most Violent Election in American History   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Dana …
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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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