Presidents Day

AT THE CENTER

Patriotic Crafts and Activities

Create campaign buttons, design your own presidential seal, and more.

Presidential Re-enactors

Presidential re-enactors will join the Center throughout the weekend to mingle with guests, pose for photos, sign autographs, and discuss their lives and presidencies.

Presidential Tour

Join in a special “presidential” tour of the Center’s main exhibition to learn about the role of the president and what it takes to be commander in chief.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Constitution Hall Pass

Constitution Day 2012: The Presidency

Just in time for the 2012 election, this engaging, interactive lesson traces the history of the American presidency and features a special introduction by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos—former adviser and communications director for President Bill Clinton. Join constitutional experts and the Center’s education staff to explore why it was important for our young nation to have an executive branch, and why nevertheless some people were worried about giving it too much power. We’ll also take a trip to a very special location in America’s presidential history. We’ll be hailing to the chief as we ring in the Constitution’s 225th Anniversary!

Watch online here »

Lesson Plans

• Address America: Your Six-Word Stump Speech
• Investigating the Departments of the Executive Branch
• Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

Activities

• Lincoln Hats
• Model White House
• President Masks

Games

• Lincoln’s Crossroads

From Our Partners at iCivics

• Executive Command Game