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The 1968 Exhibit

Now through September 2, 2013

Explore an extraordinary year in American history. More

The National Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen stands up for the Fourth Amendment as Stephen Colbert reveals his take on the NSA spying program. More

 Event 

All-American Celebration on the Mall

Tuesday, July 2, 2013—Open 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Museum admission is FREE courtesy of Wawa! More

 Upcoming Exhibition 

The Bill of Rights

2014

The National Constitution Center will display one of the 12 surviving copies of the Bill of Rights. More

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Pennsylvania EITC tax credits

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Today at the NCC

June 19, 2013
  • Museum Hours

    Monday – Friday:
    9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

  • Featured Event

    2013 Constitution High School Graduation

    June 20, 2013

    The Center will host the commencement ceremony for the 2013 graduating class.

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    Make Music Philly

    June 21, 2013

    As part of Make Music Philly, the Center is hosting two outdoor, lunchtime concerts featuring David Falcone and Ryan Tennis.

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    Coffee and Conversation: The Emilie Davis Diaries

    June 26, 2013

    This interactive workshop with Professor Judith Giesberg explores the diaries of a young African-American woman in Philadelphia during the Civil War.

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    Freedom of Speech

    Courtesy of the Constitution

    The First Amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. These freedoms allow citizens to express their ideas, opinions, and beliefs—a hallmark of being American.

    From Constitution Daily

    Freedom of Speech

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    Freedom to Vote

    Courtesy of the Constitution

    The right to vote is one of the most essential American freedoms. In our democracy, elected representatives are held accountable to “We the People.”

    From Constitution Daily

    Election 2012

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    Checks and Balances

    Courtesy of the Constitution

    The checks and balances of power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches safeguard our freedoms by preventing any single branch from becoming too powerful.

    From Constitution Daily

    Checks and Balances

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    Equal Protection

    Equal Protection

    The 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause guarantees that citizens are treated equally and fairly.

    From Constitution Daily

    Citizenship

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    Right to Privacy

    Courtesy of the Constitution

    The Fourth Amendment protects people from “unreasonable searches and seizures.” We try to find the right balance between catching criminals and protecting privacy.

    From Constitution Daily

    Privacy

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    Right to a Fair Trial

    Courtesy of the Constitution

    The Sixth Amendment protects the right to a fair trial by jury. As part of that right, Americans also have the responsibility to serve on juries.

    From Constitution Daily

    Criminal Justice

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    Right to Bear Arms

    Courtesy of the Constitution

    The Second Amendment protects the right of Americans to keep and bear arms.

    From Constitution Daily

    Guns

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Jun 19
FBI director confirms limited drone use in U.S.

FBI director confirms limited drone use in U.S.

FBI Director Robert Mueller testified on Wednesday that his agency has used drones, in a very limited capacity, to conduct surveillance within the United States.

Privacy
Jan 17
Being We The People

Being We The People

This unique project “Being We the People” unites high school students from Afghanistan and America as they document their lives through photography and video.

Jun 19
Letter at auction shows Washington’s thoughts about the Constitution

Letter at auction shows Washington’s thoughts about the Constitution

A very rare private letter from George Washington is on the auction block on Friday, but what is priceless to scholars are the first president’s private thoughts about the Constitution.

Jun 17

The Eve of Gettysburg

Historians from the New York Times "Disunion" blog discuss the pivotal battle in honor of its 150th anniversary.

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