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April 28, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Special Friday Edition: Upcoming Live Classes!

Join us the last classes of the year!   The Fourth Amendment Wednesday, May 3 | Introductory Class at 12 p.m. ET and Advanced Class at 2 p.m. ET In this session, students will examine the historical context and the drafting of the Fourth Ame…

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April 27, 2023 at 9:01 AM

Join us for Scholar Exchanges on Monday, May 1

We hope to see you on Monday, May 1   Law Day Scholar Exchanges The National Constitution Center is excited to partner with the American Bar Association (ABA) this Law Day, May 1, for a special sessions of our popular Peer-to-Peer E…

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April 25, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: Women and the American Idea

Authors discuss key women who inspired constitutional change throughout American history.   Today at America’s Town Hall Women and the American Idea Tuesday, April 25 | 12 p.m. ET  Join Tomiko Brown-Nagin, autho…

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April 25, 2023 at 9:34 AM

Two More Virtual Tour Opportunities This Month

Plus: Recorded classes, perfect for end of the year review   Online Learning Opportunities   Civil War and Reconstruction Tour Wednesday, April 26 | 12 p.m. ET Explore the Center’s compelling exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The B…

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April 22, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Should We Break Up With the Founders?

Sharing audio from live event recorded earlier this year featuring five experts debating this question   What’s New This Week Should We Break Up With the Founders? Run time: 53 minutes Akhil Reed Amar, Caroline Fredrickson, …

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April 18, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Today at 4:30 p.m. ET: Solicitors General and the Supreme Court

A discussion exploring the various approaches to constitutional interpretation—including originalism—with solicitors general.   Today at America’s Town Hall Solicitors General and the Supreme Court Tuesday, April…

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April 18, 2023 at 9:34 AM

Register for our Upcoming Civil War Virtual Tour

Plus: Professional Learning workshop on the 14th Amendment   Online Learning Opportunities     Civil War and Reconstruction Tour Wednesday, April 26 | 12 p.m. ET Explore the Center’s compelling exhibit, Civil War and Reconst…

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April 15, 2023 at 12:01 PM

The Legality of Abortion Pills

Break down of the dueling decisions of the legality of abortion pills in Texas and Washington   What’s New This Week The Legality of Abortion Pills Run time: 52 minutes Abortion law scholars Rachel Rebouché and Th…

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April 11, 2023 at 9:30 AM

There is Still Time for AP Test Review!

  Online Learning Opportunities     Live at the Museum: Learn About the Courts and Meet a Real Judge!  Wednesday, April 12 | 12 p.m. ET  *Great for 3rd–5th grade students Join the Center’s education team and meet a real jud…

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April 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM

The Indictment of Former President Trump

Explaining the recent indictment and criminal charges filed against former U.S. President Donald Trump   What’s New This Week The Indictment of Former President Trump Run time: 53 minutes David French and Kimberly Wehle brea…

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April 5, 2023 at 2:07 PM

New America's Town Hall Programs, Spring Break, and more!

April at the National Constitution Center   The National Constitution Center’s 2022 Annual Report is now live! Look back with us on last year’s highlights, and preview what’s ahead for 2023 and beyond. Read here   Debate at America’s Town Hall …

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April 4, 2023 at 8:29 PM

NEW America’s Town Hall Programs Announced

Join discussions on affirmative action, the shadow docket, Montesquieu, and more!   Upcoming Programs at America’s Town Hall Solicitors General and the Supreme Court Tuesday, April 18 | Program: 4:30 p.m. ET; Rec…

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April 4, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Live AP Review Classes This Week!

  Online Learning Opportunities   AP Court Case Review  Wednesday, April 5 | 12 p.m. ET (Introductory class) and 2 p.m. ET (Advanced class) In this fast-paced and fun session, students will review the top 14 Supreme Court cases…

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April 1, 2023 at 12:07 PM

Israel’s Constitutional Crisis

Unpacking the debates and protests over proposed reforms to Israel’s judicial and legal system   What’s New This Week Israel’s Constitutional Crisis Run time: 50 minutes Professors Yuval Shany and Tom Ginsburg explain and un…

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March 30, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: Civic Virtue and Citizenship

Authors discuss their new books on civic virtues.   Today at America’s Town Hall Civic Virtue and Citizenship Thursday, March 30 | 12 p.m. ET  Join Christopher Beem, author of The Seven Democratic Virtues: What …

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March 29, 2023 at 9:31 AM

Join us for a Scholar Exchange on AP Court Cases

Plus: Last week to apply for the Teacher Advisory Council!   Online Learning Opportunities   AP Court Case Review  Wednesday, April 5 | 12 p.m. ET (Introductory class) and 2 p.m. ET (Advanced class) In this fast-paced and fun se…

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March 27, 2023 at 1:04 PM

Tonight at 6 p.m. ET: Five New Amendments: Next Steps for Constitutional Change

A conversation on proposed constitutional amendments.   Tonight at America’s Town Hall Five New Amendments: Next Steps for Constitutional Change Monday, March 27 | Pre-program reception: 5-6 p.m.; Program begins:…

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March 25, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Can Courts End Partisan Gerrymandering?

Discussing gerrymandering cases out of North Carolina and the future of pursuing political gerrymandering claims in court   What’s New This Week Can Courts End Partisan Gerrymandering? Run time: 58 minutes Misha Tseytlin and…

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March 24, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Today at 1 p.m. ET: The Constitutional Role of the State Solicitor General

A bipartisan group of state solicitor generals discuss the crucial role of the office.   Today at America’s Town Hall The Constitutional Role of the State Solicitor General Friday, March 24 | 1 p.m. ET  The Nati…

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March 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Welcome to the Local Educator Monthly!

A collection of opportunities for educators in and around Philadelphia   Women's History Month   Celebrate Women's History Month at the Center Throughout Women’s History Month, the Center recognizes extraordinary American women …

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March 21, 2023 at 9:34 AM

Virtual Tours and AP Prep!

Plus: Professional Learning on the 14th Amendment   Online Learning Opportunities   Civil War and Reconstruction Tour Wednesday, March 22 | 12 p.m. ET  Explore the Center’s compelling exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for F…

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March 18, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Domestic Violence Laws and Gun Rights

Unpacking a recent Fifth Circuit decision in United States v. Rahimi and how to interpret the Second Amendmend   What’s New This Week Domestic Violence Laws and Gun Rights Run time: 50 minutes Second Amendment experts Amy Sw…

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March 16, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Tonight at America's Town Hall

PLUS New America’s Town Hall Programs Announced!   Tonight at America’s Town Hall Amendment Reform in America and Abroad Thursday, March 16 | 5:30 p.m. ET  The National Constitution Center and the Center for Con…

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March 14, 2023 at 9:36 AM

Explore two of the Center’s exhibits right from your classroom!

Celebrate notable women in history from the Civil War and beyond   Online Learning Opportunities Civil War and Reconstruction Tour Wednesday, March 22 | 12 p.m. ET  Explore the Center’s compelling exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruct…

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March 11, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Women’s Rights in Early America

Exploring two new books out about the history of women’s economic rights and the right to vote   What’s New This Week Women’s Rights in Early America Run time: 52 minutes Sara Chatfield and Nicole Evelina explore the different aspe…

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March 7, 2023 at 10:31 AM

Happy Civic Learning Week!

Plus: Start planning your AP test prep   Happy Civic Learning Week! The National Constitution Center is thrilled to be a part of Civic Learning Week, which provides the opportunity to highlight the importance of civic education natio…

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March 6, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: Lessons from Tocqueville in America

Scholars discuss Tocqueville’s masterpiece and its lessons for modern Americans.   Today at America’s Town Hall Lessons from Tocqueville in America Monday, March 6 | 12 p.m. ET  Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy…

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March 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Presidential Power, Standing, and Student Loan Forgiveness

Is the Biden administration’s student loan-forgiveness plan constitutional?   What’s New This Week Presidential Power, Standing, and Student Loan Forgiveness Run time: 50 minutes Scholars William Araiza and Anastasia Boden a…

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March 2, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Women's History Month, America's Town Hall programs, and more!

March at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall 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 …

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March 1, 2023 at 10:31 AM

Join us for Women's History Month Programming

  Online Learning Opportunities Women’s Fight for Equality and the 19th Amendment  Wednesday, March 1 | Introductory Class, 12 p.m. ET and Advanced Class, 2 p.m. ET  In this session, students will trace the roots of the women’s rig…

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February 28, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: Liberty and Slavery at America's Founding

Scholars discuss the complex relationship between slavery and the American Founding.   Tonight at America’s Town Hall Slavery and Liberty at America’s Founding Tuesday, February 28 | 7 p.m. ET  Historians Harold…

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February 25, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Google, Twitter, Section 230 and the Future of the Internet

Unpacking the Google and Twitter cases about the scope of civil liability for platforms and what the outcome could mean for the future of the internet   What’s New This Week Google, Twitter, Section 230 and the Fut…

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February 18, 2023 at 1:03 PM

The Slaughterhouse Cases at 150

Reexamining the Supreme Court’s The Slaughterhouse Cases decision 150 years later   What’s New This Week The Slaughterhouse Cases at 150 Run time: 58 minutes Kurt Lash and Kermit Roosevelt discuss the history and …

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February 16, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Welcome to the Local Educator Monthly!

A collection of opportunities for educators in and around Philadelphia   Presidents Day at the Center   Presidents Day Monday, February 20 Free admission, courtesy of TD Bank  The National Constitution Center celebrates Preside…

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February 14, 2023 at 10:31 AM

Online Classes and Presidents Day Programming!

  Online Learning Opportunities First Amendment and Freedom Fighters Tour Wednesday, February 22 | 12 p.m. Friday, February 24 |1 p.m. ET Continue your Black History Month celebration with free virtual exhibit tours highlighting fr…

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February 11, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Richard Stengel on Mandela: The Lost Tapes

Former NCC President and TIME Magazine editor discusses his new podcast featuring interviews with Nelson Mandela   What’s New This Week Richard Stengel on Mandela: The Lost Tapes Run time: 51 minutes Richard Sten…

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February 9, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Black History Month, Free Admission Days, and more!

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 th…

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February 7, 2023 at 10:31 AM

Join Us for Educational Programs Throughout February

  Online Learning Opportunities Live at the Museum: The Four Harriets of History Program  Wednesday, February 8 | 12 p.m. ET  Great for 3rd – 5th grade students Join us live from our Civil War and Reconstruction exhibit as we explo…

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February 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM

The Public Debt Clause and the Debt Ceiling

Could Section 4 of the 14th Amendment be a way out of the debt ceiling impasse?   What’s New This Week The Public Debt Clause and the Debt Ceiling Run time: 48 minutes Eric Foner and Gerard Magliocca discuss why the Public D…

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February 1, 2023 at 7:01 PM

NEW America’s Town Hall Programs Announced

Join discussions on slavery, the abolitionist movement, Tocqueville, and more!   Upcoming Programs at America’s Town Hall The History of the Abolitionist Movement Thursday, February 9 | 12 p.m. ET In celebration…

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January 31, 2023 at 10:31 AM

Celebrate Black History Month with the Center

  Online Learning Opportunities A Celebration of African American History and the First Amendment Wednesday, February 1 | 12 p.m. ET (Introductory); 2 p.m. ET (Advanced)  In this session, students will examine the historical contex…

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January 28, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Roe v. Wade at 50

In the 50 years since Roe was decided, looking back at the case and history and future of abortion in America   What’s New This Week Roe v. Wade at 50 Run time: 1 hour Scholars Mary Ziegler and O. Carter Snead exp…

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January 27, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Today at 3:30 p.m. ET: Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment

Experts explore the debate about whether or not the Constitution is colorblind.   Today at America’s Town Hall Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment Friday, January 27 | 3:30 p.m. ET As the U.S. Supreme Cour…

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January 24, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Join Us for a Live Class on the First Amendment

Register for a virtual tour on the Civil Rights Movement this week!   Online Learning Opportunities A Celebration of African American History and the First Amendment Wednesday, February 1 | 12 p.m. ET (Introductory); 2 p.m. ET (Advan…

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January 21, 2023 at 1:02 PM

The Constitutional and Moral Philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King

Discussing MLK’s constitutional and moral philosophy through his key writings, speeches, and influences   What’s New This Week The Constitutional and Moral Philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Run time: 57 minutes …

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January 19, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Welcome to the Local Educator Monthly!

A collection of opportunities for educators in and around Philadelphia   Celebrate Black History Month with Us!   Black History Month at the Center During the month of February, the National Constitution Center will honor the ac…

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January 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Register for a virtual tour on the Civil Rights Movement

Plus: Apply for our Summer Teacher Programs   Online Learning Opportunities   The Fight for Civil Rights and Liberties Virtual Tour Wednesday, January 25 | 12 p.m. ET Friday, January 27 | 1 p.m. ET Join our live virtual tours of…

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January 14, 2023 at 1:01 PM

The History of the Speaker of the House

Exploring the role of Speaker of the House and leading Speakers throughout American history   What’s New This Week The History of the Speaker of the House Run time: 1 hour, 4 minutes Scholars Matthew Green and Jos…

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January 13, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more!

January at the National Constitution Center   Warm up at the National Constitution Center this winter! Now – March 31, enjoy discounted admission of $10 for adults (usually $14.50) and $7.50 for youth ages 6-18 (usually $11). Buy tickets   Vis…

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January 10, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Learn about students in the Civil Rights Movement this week

  Online Learning Opportunities   Students of the Civil Rights Movement  Wednesday, January 11 | 12 p.m. ET  *Great for 3rd – 5th grade students Celebrate student voices in the civil rights movement live from our Story of We th…

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