As America’s forum for constitutional dialogue, the National Constitution Center invites citizens to join the conversation through town hall programs—and engages diverse, distinguished leaders of government, public policy, journalism, and scholarship for timely discussions and debates.
The Center is a place where important conversations happen—its programs tackle the toughest constitutional issues facing our nation, explore fascinating moments of our history, and illuminate the relevance of the Constitution and its legacy of freedom. Following in the footsteps of the Founders, who overcame vast differences of opinion to establish the foundation for America’s democracy, the Center promotes a tone of civility and respect in all dialogue.
The Center has welcomed numerous distinguished guests, including Al Gore, Sonia Sotomayor, Sandra Day O’Connor, Donald Rumsfeld, Gwen Ifill, Ron Chernow, and Tina Brown.
Equality Forum National Panels
Friday, May 3, 2013, 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Richard Beeman: Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor
Monday, May 13, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
The Eve of Gettysburg
Monday, June 17, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
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Supreme Court Review 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 12 p.m.
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“I applaud the NCC for being in the forefront of discussions that engage us continually in support of the Constitution.”
“I think the NCC is a crown jewel of the city. You always surprise me with the variety of programs you devise.”
“I salute the National Constitution Center for holding a forum in which all views … could be presented. The answer to free speech with which one disagrees is more free speech.”
“In what I thought was a valuable democratic exercise in free speech at the National Constitution Center … more than 200 citizens gathered to talk.”
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
215.409.6600